Worth for Bilstein B8 for E90

[vjx]

Hi all,
I'm looking for changing my shock absorber on my E90 325i.
Is it worth to get Bilstein B8?
Any comment will be appreciated.

 

[Rayzor]

I had B8s on the rear of my 330d and they are excellent shocks, if you can afford the set then i would recommend it especially if you plan on lowering and tracking your car. Currently i have koni orange, they are not as good as the b8s but also great for a daily ride. I have no complaints using them :coolShake:

 

[SMN325]

Have you also looked at the original shocks (Sachs, I think) or are you planning on making future mods.

 

[moranor@axis]

B8 are great for lowered cars
Koni sport are also worth looking at they are dampening adjustable and similar price range

Pop me a PM and let me know what you have planed for the car I can ten tailor a package suited to your needs

 

[vjx]

My 325i with M-Sports spring is already low. Scraching bottom plate everyday. :thumbdo:
The OEM shock (Sachs) only last 60k km for the first set. I'm on 2nd set front shock now for another 70k km. I just don't feel it lasts.:sorry:
Mono-tube might be good. Maybe it's a marketing illusion. But a set of B8 is over R13k front and rear. It's quite an investment.

 

[Rayzor]

I would suggest trying the koni orange, they decently priced as well. :coolShake:

 

[Psypher13]

YEah
I agree with Rayzor

And moranor@axis will def give you an awesome price
:coolShake:

 

[vjx]

Thank you guys.
Already PMed.

 

[SMN325]

My 325i with M-Sports spring is already low. Scraching bottom plate everyday. :thumbdo:
The OEM shock (Sachs) only last 60k km for the first set. I'm on 2nd set front shock now for another 70k km. I just don't feel it lasts.:sorry:
Mono-tube might be good. Maybe it's a marketing illusion. But a set of B8 is over R13k front and rear. It's quite an investment.

The shocks' life is not only based on the kms. The road surface, driving style, route (corners, etc) make a big difference.
I have the same car. Its 8 years old and +/- 89K kms. The shocks were only changed because I hit a pothole (or crater) and the BMW dealership's workshop f**ked up a routine service. They were all still in working order at the time and would still be on the car now (original set)

 

[vjx]

My 325i with M-Sports spring is already low. Scraching bottom plate everyday. :thumbdo:
The OEM shock (Sachs) only last 60k km for the first set. I'm on 2nd set front shock now for another 70k km. I just don't feel it lasts.:sorry:
Mono-tube might be good. Maybe it's a marketing illusion. But a set of B8 is over R13k front and rear. It's quite an investment.

The shocks' life is not only based on the kms. The road surface, driving style, route (corners, etc) make a big difference.
I have the same car. Its 8 years old and +/- 89K kms. The shocks were only changed because I hit a pothole (or crater) and the BMW dealership's workshop f**ked up a routine service. They were all still in working order at the time and would still be on the car now (original set)

Fully agree. I had an old 97 Merc C230k. In 12 years, over 180k km, the car was still on original shocks and functioning 100%.