X3 (E83) replacement shocs

[daniel 01nor]

Hi Guys.
I just need some guidance here. I need to replace my shocks on my E83. 2.0d what are good replacements.
I have a quote for about R6.9k on a pair of Billsteins?
R4.9k from ZF for SACHS?
are there any other options maybe H&R?
Is the pricing good and also is SACHS a good make for a OEM replacement?

Also where can I find control arm bushes replacements BMW dealers are killing me
Thanks

 

[Blue Shirt]

Speak to Moranor for another quote.

Sachs is the BMW OEM supplier, so you're good to go with them. Bilstein is a good German-made upgrade depending on your need.

 

[Gizmo]

I would go for the Bilstein B6.

 

[Carbon M3]

Have you checked with Incomex in Centurion?

 

[daniel 01nor]

I would go for the Bilstein B6.

B6 for a msport? that is a gravel shock?

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Have you checked with Incomex in Centurion?

where i found the initial quote

 

[moranor@axis]

I can provide:

Bilstein B4
Front R 2520 each
Rear R 1245 each

Sachs
Front R 1745 each
Rear R 840 each

Prices incl Tax and shipping drop me a PM if interested

 

[Blue Shirt]

I can provide:

Bilstein B4
Front R 2520 each
Rear R 1245 each

Sachs
Front R 1745 each
Rear R 840 each

Prices incl Tax and shipping drop me a PM if interested

Just make sure you send him all 4 shocks at the same time. :roflol:

 

[daniel 01nor]

So what is the differcence between B4, B6 and Sachs
the Msport has a bit of a bumpy ride - but is that because of the shocks or the coils
Also i do a bit of Gravel travel and use the Xdrive system what will be the better shock for that?

 

[tonysolinas58]

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[Gizmo]

:RedNo:

 

[operator323]

Are we a cellphone forum nw?

 

[Gizmo]

No, just another troll....:thumbdo:

 

[daniel 01nor]

That Cellphone post changed my life in the same way that walker texas ranger did

 

[daniel 01nor]

So I bought my SACHS shocks from ACMC automotive in Pta West
Bought Front and Rear shock for R4730
Installation costed my R1370
So R6100 and my X3 really feels planted on the road
no one told me putting in the rear shocks would be such a mission , you basically have to take out all the trim in the boot. but hey worth it I suppose
Cheers

 

[Gizmo]

If you think the X3 rear shock change is difficult, try a Z3M Coupe!

 

[tyu333]

I've had to remove the rear trim twice, not fun at all.

 

[Blue Shirt]

I also replaced the shocks on my wife's X3 last weekend.

You would think that the clever Germans could have designed two flaps in the trim panels through which the 3 bolts on the rear shock towers can be accessed. But nooo, ze entire interior trim in ze rear must be disassembled!:RedNo:

It took me 3 hours to get all the trim removed, then 10 minutes to replace the actual rear dampers.

I might have to write BMW an angry email about this.

 

[Gizmo]

I also replaced the shocks on my wife's X3 last weekend.

You would think that the clever Germans could have designed two flaps in the trim panels through which the 3 bolts on the rear shock towers can be accessed. But nooo, ze entire interior trim in ze rear must be disassembled!:RedNo:

It took me 3 hours to get all the trim removed, then 10 minutes to replace the actual rear dampers.

I might have to write BMW an angry email about this.

Lol, if you think the X3 is bad, try the Z3 M coupe!!!

 

[spawn616]

i think what Warren is tryna say is that the z3 coupe shocks were really fun to change:crazy laugh: haha sorry Gizmo

 

[Blue Shirt]

I also replaced the shocks on my wife's X3 last weekend.

You would think that the clever Germans could have designed two flaps in the trim panels through which the 3 bolts on the rear shock towers can be accessed. But nooo, ze entire interior trim in ze rear must be disassembled!:RedNo:

It took me 3 hours to get all the trim removed, then 10 minutes to replace the actual rear dampers.

I might have to write BMW an angry email about this.

Lol, if you think the X3 is bad, try the Z3 M coupe!!!

Could be, but there are a hellavulot more X3's running around than Z3 M coupes!