The Camry - United Bimmer Community

**BMWLotAttendant** · 09-18-2006, 10:40 PM

Soooo

My Camry needs new shocks/struts.

Does anybody know any good import parts?

Since I tend to drive my car like a bimmer, do they have sporty shocks/struts?

I know of TRD, is that any good?

Please, help me out.

**RSF5** · 09-19-2006, 10:57 AM

You drive it like a bimmer? well now you know why it needs new shocks.

**Numark318i** · 09-19-2006, 03:18 PM

umm...try some toyota forums? They might be able to give u some names.

**BMWLotAttendant** · 09-19-2006, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSF5

You drive it like a bimmer? well now you know why it needs new shocks.

Well that....and I just rolled over 100,000 on Monday. For a 1997, not too bad.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numark318i

umm...try some toyota forums? They might be able to give u some names.

Ok, thanks.

And I found out that TRD doesn't have any shocks/struts. Oh well. I learn as I go.

**Chris** · 09-20-2006, 12:07 AM

Ya know...... you could just get a nice E30 or something. You know you want to. lol

drz · 09-20-2006, 01:31 AM

I have heard good things about Tein

**Spieluhr** · 09-21-2006, 05:22 PM

just buy an e30, you know you want to!

**celsdogg** · 09-21-2006, 05:37 PM

its too old for him.

**RSF5** · 09-21-2006, 06:21 PM

Why don't you just steal a car off the lot?

**Numark318i** · 09-21-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RSF5

Why don't you just steal a car off the lot?

make sure its an M5.

also when stealing cars make sure u steal a palte from a car like it, so hen they are looking for you they will think its just anotehr M5.

make sure u got a full tank of gas when u have to run.

Have fun

**BMWLotAttendant** · 09-21-2006, 10:25 PM

Ohhh yeah. That'd be great!

Since we have a used e60 M5 (8900 miles) AND an e39 (2003 with 18,000 miles) M5. I wonder which one I should drive?

On top of 3 used M3s. 2 2004s (SMG) and one 2002 M3 (manual).

Hmmmmm.

Actually, I think I might just wait on those shocks/struts till I start hearing noises. A BMW tech told me to do so....he's never changed his shocks/struts and he has a 94 Chevy with 140K miles.

Anywho.
Thanks guys!

**Numark318i** · 09-21-2006, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWLotAttendant

Ohhh yeah. That'd be great!

Since we have a used e60 M5 (8900 miles) AND an e39 (2003 with 18,000 miles) M5. I wonder which one I should drive?

On top of 3 used M3s. 2 2004s (SMG) and one 2002 M3 (manual).

Hmmmmm.

Actually, I think I might just wait on those shocks/struts till I start hearing noises. A BMW tech told me to do so....he's never changed his shocks/struts and he has a 94 Chevy with 140K miles.

Anywho.
Thanks guys!

i say u go with the E60.

as for not replacing...arent you going to throw ur suspension through a shock mount?

**BMWLotAttendant** · 09-22-2006, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Numark318i

i say u go with the E60.

as for not replacing...arent you going to throw ur suspension through a shock mount?

Good idea about the e60.

I don't think so. How often do you change the shocks/struts on the bimmers?

I think it'll be ok. When I start to hear suspension noises, it'll probably be time to change it. The BMW tech said to do the shocks test. When you press down on a shock the car should level itself out after the first bounce. If it keeps bouncing 2-3 times after you press down, then it's time to change it out. Plus, they're expensive....$300 a shock for the bimmers. (well an X5, he had in his hand as a demonstration).

But seeing how I'm graduating in May 2007. After I get my new job, a car will be on the list of things to get.