Ready for Struts/Shocks

[Jehu]

Now that I am finally ready to do this let's hear the voice of the people Sachs or Bilstein Sports? What about Powerflex Urethane Bumpstops?

[pundit]

Koni!
Next question?

[Jehu]

I was told by a BMW shop owner who races Bimmers Koni wouldn't last me as long .Great for racing,dual use but he clearly intended to convey to me their durability would be exceeded by the other two i mentioned as i suppose he felt that would be my highest priority. Why are Koni's such a no brainer in your estimation?

[markus]

you cant go wrong with either IMO. But if it were me id go with the bilsteins.

[Dr. evil]

i use the billie HD, somewhat stiff but they work great.

[swenpro]

Great question, Jehu, I'm planning on doing this on my 540 soon as well. I'm leaning toward the Sachs springs/struts kit from BMA unless someone convinces me otherwise...

[Jehu]

I had been also ,getting them from Bavarian Auto as i am an hour drive from them but on their site their info on the Bilsteins got me thinking, they are durable , many people swear by them and their description addresses the stiffness fear saying they aren't the same as when that perception arose but have been redesigned plus they're on sale $395.80 for the whole set no sasles tax in NH, then the Bump stops.. are these the best UCA bushies to use?

[bmwrp8]

you cant go wrong with either IMO. But if it were me id go with the bilsteins.

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[ThoreauHD]

I would do Koni for racing and Sachs for casual driving. I've heard good things about powerflex, but have never used them. I do OE on the bushings. M5/750 bushings where applicable.

[Evan]

KYB $200 for front and rear