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cableface
07-07-2006, 06:21 PM
I am about to replace the front struts on my 525i. When searching for stuts, I was asked a few times if my car is equipped with the self leveling "M Technic" suspension. How do I tell? My production date is 9/91 if that helps.
Evan
07-07-2006, 06:44 PM
where are you buying your struts? i didnt know 525 came with M-tech suspension


go to realoem.com and enter the last 7 of you VIN
cableface
07-07-2006, 07:18 PM
where are you buying your struts? no 525 came with M-tech suspension


go to realoem.com and enter the last 7 of you VIN
Yeah, I did that. It gives two part numbers. One for regular struts and one for M Technic. It says that it's a sport option.
e39dream
07-07-2006, 07:28 PM
bavarian autosport catalog number: 36 747a - front gas shock for 525i/it 7/90 thru 92, 530i/it 93 thru 95 , etc, without EDC. 109 each, sachs factory replacement. www.BavAuto.com
cableface
07-07-2006, 07:32 PM
bavarian autosport catalog number: 36 747a - front gas shock for 525i/it 7/90 thru 92, 530i/it 93 thru 95 , etc, without EDC. 109 each, sachs factory replacement. www.BavAuto.com
Thanks for the link, but after careful consideration I think that I'm going to go with KYB gas struts. They're only 70 each and seem to give good performance.
Evan
07-07-2006, 07:36 PM
bilstein is only $100 each and they actually work... try this guy
cableface
07-07-2006, 07:38 PM
bilstein is only $100 each and they actually work...
I have heard several complaints about the bilsteins on this board, about them being way to stiff. However, there was a recent post where several people said that for the money you cant beat KYB. This is also what my Indy told me. I'd prefer a not so firm setup.
BillionPa
07-07-2006, 10:02 PM
ive got bilstein HD shocks now, and they dont feel like they are stiff, however i can feel when my car goes over a pebble..... which for me is good since i like to feel like part of the road when driving.
KenB
07-07-2006, 10:08 PM
I like my new Bilsteins too, at first seemed stiff but old originals had 170k miles on them, so anything would seem stiff after them. After 1000 miles not so stiff, less body roll and more control, feels great.
cableface
07-07-2006, 10:39 PM
I like my new Bilsteins too, at first seemed stiff but old originals had 170k miles on them, so anything would seem stiff after them. After 1000 miles not so stiff, less body roll and more control, feels great.
I'm not saying that they're bad, I'd just rather put the extra 60 bucks into something else on my car. The KYB sound like they will suit my needs just fine. I'm replacing all the suspension and steering so every dollar counts!!;)
Evan
07-07-2006, 10:47 PM
which bilsteins do you have?
KenB
07-08-2006, 12:29 AM
Sports
nuclearfusion
07-08-2006, 01:20 AM
I removed KYBs from my E28 and installed Bilstein HDs. I'd highly recommend them over the KYBs. The HDs offered a great ride (firm, connected) without being so stiff that they were uncomfortable.

Enjoy!

Fusion
cableface
07-08-2006, 01:25 AM
I removed KYBs from my E28 and installed Bilstein HDs. I'd highly recommend them over the KYBs. The HDs offered a great ride (firm, connected) without being so stiff that they were uncomfortable.

Enjoy!

Fusion
Too late now. The KYB's are bought. I'm sure they'll be better than what's on the car now. I have no idea if they've ever been replaced at 211,000 miles...
Bill R.
07-08-2006, 09:05 AM
many many sets of kyb's in various customers cars and haven't had any complaints about them. On the other hand i have had complaints about the bilsteins being too stiff.





Too late now. The KYB's are bought. I'm sure they'll be better than what's on the car now. I have no idea if they've ever been replaced at 211,000 miles...
Evan
07-08-2006, 09:54 AM
Which KYB did you buy? I'll try a set on my 540 and we can compare results in a couple months
cableface
07-08-2006, 02:47 PM
Which KYB did you buy? I'll try a set on my 540 and we can compare results in a couple months
Evan, I bought the KYB366007 GR-2 for the front. I havent purchased the rear yet but I plan to within a couple weeks.
632 Regal
07-08-2006, 03:17 PM
are you going to get the bilsteins for the rear? :D
Evan, I bought the KYB366007 GR-2 for the front. I havent purchased the rear yet but I plan to within a couple weeks.
cableface
07-08-2006, 03:20 PM
are you going to get the bilsteins for the rear? :D
Should I mix and match like that?
632 Regal
07-08-2006, 03:24 PM
I do it all the time... I have 4 different size and brand tires, 4 difft shocks and 8 different kinds of spark plugs, that was a challange to accomplish.

just kidding dude,


Should I mix and match like that?
cableface
07-08-2006, 03:28 PM
I do it all the time... I have 4 different size and brand tires, 4 difft shocks and 8 different kinds of spark plugs, that was a challange to accomplish.

just kidding dude,
:D Jeff, you funny funny:D