Hidden Gem: Sachs Advantage + E36 M3 rears (BUDGET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION)

[rkman]

From my research, the ZHP came from the factory with these shocks & struts:

31312282459 = Left front
31312282460 = Right front
33522282461 = Rear (x2)

Maybe someone on original suspension can confirm. Mine was refreshed earlier this year.

Just checked. This is what's on my 2004. I'm assuming they are original but kind of scary because the car has 145k miles. I'm not the original owner.

[Vas]

Thanks for sharing your findings.

I do believe though a lowering spring is better matched with a performance shock that has dampening adjustments. Back in the day there was a Koni Sport kit which included Koni Yellows and H&R sport springs and there was also the Dinan Stage 1 Kit which had the same parts. Down the line that kit was changed and now is sold with Eibach lowering springs.

My wife's car is on the Koni sport kit and my only gripe with it is the rake of the car. However the wheel gap is equal between the fenders and tire on all 4 corners. As far as the ride quality goes, it drives great over bumps, potholes and other road imperfections.

[fredo]

Just checked. This is what's on my 2004. I'm assuming they are original but kind of scary because the car has 145k miles. I'm not the original owner.

Rkman, thank you for following up. My car was on original suspension until 150k miles. It was still driving fine IMO. But the tires were cupping, that was my signal to replace the struts and shocks.

[Hoonin88]

Noticed my passenger rear shock was leaking when changing over to the winter wheels. More than likely going the route you post up in the updated thread.

[Galapolis]

You are making me feel guilty that I haven't posted the updated guide yet. It's basically done, just need to spend more time editing it. Grad school has kept me busier than I would like.

[Hoonin88]

Hahaha sorry! I won't rush you. I was talking to a co-worker and he might sell me his H&R sport cup kit for a bargain...

[BMWCurves]

You are making me feel guilty that I haven't posted the updated guide yet. It's basically done, just need to spend more time editing it. Grad school has kept me busier than I would like.

Whatcha graduating in? Procrastination?

FUCKING ZING.

I kid. What're you studying?

[t.er]

Grad school has kept me busier than I would like.

Omg, story of my life. The only good thing in having my car in storage for winter now is that it's not as big of a distraction. But still, I find myself browsing this forum, others, and kijiji multiple times a day. And have started designing some stuff I want to make that will support more tracking next year

[AM1GO]

Just checked. This is what's on my 2004. I'm assuming they are original but kind of scary because the car has 145k miles. I'm not the original owner.

Rear shocks from my project car.


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[Vas]

Rear shocks from my project car.


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What is the mileage on them? And do you mind compressing the shaft to see if it comes back up from the shock body? Thanks