Suspension refresh, which shocks/struts?

[TLL0003]

Well it seems like bilstein hds are the consensus but I'm leaning towards the Koni yellows during tier sale going on right now. Ask away with you Q

[WOLFN8TR]

Well it seems like bilstein hds are the consensus but I'm leaning towards the Koni yellows during tier sale going on right now. Ask away with you Q

I just bought some Koni Yellows and they ride great, the adjustability is nice also.

[ELCID86]

... I'd like to hijack and ask what's better Lemforder OE Control Arm Bushings or Z4M offset CABS.?

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[alexandre]

I love the Z4M ones - they're made of hard rubber instead of fluid-filled, which will make them last longer. BMW Z4M bushing is $56 a side compared to $90 for a pair of Lemfoerder OEM. They seem way more responsive in hard corners - I noticed a big difference after installing them, but I did replace the control arms at the same time.

[ELCID86]

I love the Z4M ones - they're made of hard rubber instead of fluid-filled, which will make them last longer. BMW Z4M bushing is $56 a side compared to $90 for a pair of Lemfoerder OEM. They seem way more responsive in hard corners - I noticed a big difference after installing them, but I did replace the control arms at the same time.

Thanks Alex!

[TLL0003]

Follow up question: I am just about to purchase the koni yellows and I want to make sure I am getting everything that I will need. My car has 130k miles and this is the first time I am working on the suspension other than replacing bushings. I am planning buying the yellows, reinforcement plates all around, all 4 bump stops, all 4 mounts, and the gaskets for the rears. Is there anything else that I need when I get in there or anything that I should reuse? I am using the stock springs as well. Do all these oe parts work with the koni's?

[ELCID86]

yes, there is a rubber ring that goes on the springs in the front. YOu need two (one on each side).

http://blog.bavauto.com/4383/bmw-sho...-installation/

[TLL0003]

Ok good to know, thank you! Any chance you know the part number for that rubber ring? I'm having trouble finding it. Are there any bolts that need to be replaced?

[ELCID86]

I have an extra in my box of goodies. try 3133109867 sping pad

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...g_Pad/ES50356/

[TLL0003]

I have an extra in my box of goodies. try 3133109867 sping pad

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...g_Pad/ES50356/

Perfect,that looks like it! I appreciate it. Are there any bolts/nuts that I need that don't come with the shocks and struts?