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    F_ck Bilsteins, I had a few of them things, replacing them every other month is a PITA plus they drive like boards are in there and not strut inserts.

    Currently running boge/sachs Super Touring inserts, absolutly great choice. Smoothed the road out and it bottoms much less than with the Bilsteins (frankensteins)

    Quote Originally Posted by Evan
    I can't give you a definitive answer as to what will fit and how it will ride. Call Bilstein and check with BMA.
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    if you have a m-sport you will be changing out EDCIII struts.. Which is about $800 a piece.

    You probably have the Sport suspension that is equipped with the 6-spd. in which cases is a slightly lower and stiffer spring than normal 540's

    Get Koni.. or for more stock like ride fresh boge , KYB or bilstein TC..

    Bilstein sport or HD is harsh..
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    With M-Technik springs like those, you have to avoid stock bump stops and shocks. (ie the NOT for M-sport warnings).

    That leaves you with Sashs Turbo struts (the red ones only)- hard to find for 540 I believe, but BMA sell them with matched springs at a VERY reasonable price....

    Or you can go Koni (well worth the cost)

    Or Bilstein (not quite so good as Jeff says)

    Most people here would reccommend the Koni with your springs. The bumpstops from your old will probably be ok, but may not last much longer- when they go they go fast. New bumpstops from the dealer are the go for you- be sure to get the exact ones for your VIN code as it is M-Technik.

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    Quote Originally Posted by genphreak
    With M-Technik springs like those, you have to avoid stock bump stops and shocks. (ie the NOT for M-sport warnings).

    That leaves you with Sashs Turbo struts (the red ones only)- hard to find for 540 I believe, but BMA sell them with matched springs at a VERY reasonable price....

    Or you can go Koni (well worth the cost)

    Or Bilstein (not quite so good as Jeff says)

    Most people here would reccommend the Koni with your springs. The bumpstops from your old will probably be ok, but may not last much longer- when they go they go fast. New bumpstops from the dealer are the go for you- be sure to get the exact ones for your VIN code as it is M-Technik.
    That's a reply! Thanks. I think i like the sound of Koni , I have no desire to spare expense.Does this floating nose problem sound like its the shocks to everyone too?
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    front shouldnt float, not much else it could be.
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    That's a reply! Thanks. I think i like the sound of Koni , I have no desire to spare expense.Does this floating nose problem sound like its the shocks to everyone too?
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    have you called the manufacturers... if you don't do your due diligence and end up with problems it will be because of your own irresponsibility
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