Shocks Recommendations? - United Bimmer Community

**3050rpm** · 09-04-2006, 02:19 PM

I checked the Suspension Forum and couldn't find what I was searching for, so I ask for some suggestions on replacement shocks, stiffer than original, but not interested in bladder buster hard. Driving style is not "spirited," but I do like some reassurance and a bit of an edge over the other guy (generally some jerk or punk who's trying to intimidate me) on turns and curves. Thanks.

**mrkbik** · 09-04-2006, 02:44 PM

I have heard great things about the Bilstein sport shocks and H&R sport springs combo.

**Spieluhr** · 09-04-2006, 02:53 PM

my recomendation would be Bilstein Sport shocks, great replacement over OEM and sportier. And if you want to go all the way and lower it, a set of H&R sport springs provides a reasonable drop and great handling improvement.

**celsdogg** · 09-04-2006, 02:57 PM

bilstein sports may be stiffer than you want. you might want to try bilstein touring shocks. works with stock coil springs, and are 15% stiffer than the oem boge units. much cheaper than sports too.

**3050rpm** · 09-04-2006, 04:56 PM

Gents- Thanks for "steering" me in the right direction. I won't go so far as to engage in any lowering, but I want to "kick it up a notch (or two)" from OEM.

**mullethunter3** · 09-04-2006, 06:42 PM

bilstein sports are awesome, i have those.

bilstein touring may be what you are going for though.

**3050rpm** · 09-04-2006, 07:27 PM

Thank you, putting it all together thus far I'll be checking those two out further to see what they have to offer and what I really want in terms of ride and handling.

**Alpine328i** · 09-06-2006, 03:44 PM

I just put my Bilstein Tourings on a couple weeks ago. They're a completely stock feel. Kinda a waste in my opinion. Sounds like you want something stiffer than Touring, but not as stiff as Sports.

My previous post on this topic: http://www.unitedbimmer.com/forums/e...t-options.html

**3050rpm** · 09-06-2006, 07:47 PM

Thank you for your comment and the link, I went through everything, guess I might have to go "upper" in my upgrade... (Wish you had had better luck, though.)

**Alpine328i** · 09-06-2006, 07:59 PM

Well, hopefully these guys (and gal) can suggest something more specific. Just wanted to let you know about the Tourings.

Good luck with the upgrade!