I've z4m bushings and noticed a bit better turn in.
I got them mostly because they say the solid rubber lasts longer than fluid filled ones.
I told my shop about the bushings when I got an alignment. No problems.
I've z4m bushings and noticed a bit better turn in.
I got them mostly because they say the solid rubber lasts longer than fluid filled ones.
I told my shop about the bushings when I got an alignment. No problems.
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
Hers: 04 330i ZSP
2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
Stewart WP - Z4M LCAB - M3 trans/motor mounts - DICE MediageBridge Duo - ARC-8 17x8.5"
DrVANOS - Mason Engineering Race Strut Bar - E30 Exp. Cap - Custom Black+Beige Interior - M3 Seats
Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
I'm researching and pricing out a shock/strut replacement project. I priced these options:
1. Koni Yellow. $530 from Race Consulting Agency.
2. Genuine BMW. $714 from BMWMini Parts Store
3. Sachs. $584. ECS Tuning or FCP Euro
Two questions:
1. Is there a difference between Genuine BMW and Sachs? Aren't both considered OEM?
2. Pros/cons of Koni vs Genuine BMW and Sachs
Current setup is original with 156k miles. This is a weekend car. I'm also planning to autocross.
95% sure Sachs and BMW are one and the same for the ZHP.
I'd say get the Koni Yellows, I really like mine. They're supposed to last longer (50k vs. 100k miles), they are adjustable, and they come with a factory warranty that is basically lifetime. However, you could get a lifetime warranty if you purchased the BMW shocks through FCP Euro, so Sachs might be a perfectly good option.
That said, at 150k+ miles on the original shocks means they're surely shot, and either option will make it feel like a new car. I'd also suggest bushings if you haven't replaced those already (I recall you've done some maintenance stuff already).
EDIT: Forgot to add how I feel about my Konis in terms of actual performance and comfort. The ride quality is definitely improved compared to my worn factory shocks, and the performance is better as well, the car feels much more planted. It was initially stiff at 3/4 from soft setting, but it has settled a bit and is more supple now. I really like the balance I currently have between ride comfort and performance; it makes for a great daily driver that can still be caned in the twisty back roads. It is on stock springs so ride height is factory. One of my favorite "upgrades" to my car. You can read about it more here in my suspension refresh thread that I always post here: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...miles-10-years
Last edited by BMWCurves; 02-28-2017 at 08:02 AM.
anandoc
2004 330i auto | ZPP, ZCW | Schwarz 2 (668) | schwarz (N6SW)
aFe Stage-1 Pro DRY S intake | Morimoto FX-R 3.0 retrofit | ///M3 Seats (power, heat, bolster adj.) | ///M3 Strut Brace | ///M3 SMG Steering Wheel retrofit | OEM Alarm retrofit | GROM USB | Khoalty angel eyes
I'd go for the Koni yellows. They're less expensive and they are adjustable. Koni makes a damn good shock and they've been around forever. I used them on my 1967 cougar that I had setup for road racing back in the late 70's. They were adjustable then too,
Dinan CAI &Throttle body, ESS Tuning TS2, Bimmerbrakes gen3 headers, UUC SSK & DSSR. Achilles oil pump, VAC oil pan baffle
M3 Motor mounts, UUC Trans mounts, Modified clutch style LSD 3.15, TMS front subframe reinforcement, Koni Yellow sports,
H&R sport springs, UUC sway bars, BMW Perf. Rotors, UUC SS brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, CSL replica wheels,
Rotora strut bar, FXR HID conversion, M3 Mirror conversion, BSW stage 1 speakers
Did you mean to leave off Koni FSD's?
$614 from Race Consulting Agency
Might want Yellows if the car is just used for play, though.
Question:
Does the DC outlet by the ashtray turn off when the car is parked? I have a bluetooth Reciever plugged into it but it seems to never turn off.
I left it plugged it when I got to work, and when I came out to go get lunch the other day, it was still blinking before I even hit the unlock on the car.
anandoc
2004 330i auto | ZPP, ZCW | Schwarz 2 (668) | schwarz (N6SW)
aFe Stage-1 Pro DRY S intake | Morimoto FX-R 3.0 retrofit | ///M3 Seats (power, heat, bolster adj.) | ///M3 Strut Brace | ///M3 SMG Steering Wheel retrofit | OEM Alarm retrofit | GROM USB | Khoalty angel eyes