E36 - what rear suspension???

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   My rear shock & springs are now well past their sell by date & need replacing so I could do with some advice on what replacement units to fit.

I've got prices for genuine replacements & it doesn't seem too painfull - about �400 for springs & shocks but am curious if there's anything better out there or equally as good for less money.

I only use it on the road now so I don't need a race set up (that's what the 944 is for)

All advice appreciated.

Paul

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M3PSM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 27-May-2003 Location: Tropical Essex Status: Offline Points: 451	Topic: E36 - what rear suspension??? Posted: 04-April-2005 at 07:53
	My rear shock & springs are now well past their sell by date & need replacing so I could do with some advice on what replacement units to fit. I've got prices for genuine replacements & it doesn't seem too painfull - about �400 for springs & shocks but am curious if there's anything better out there or equally as good for less money. I only use it on the road now so I don't need a race set up (that's what the 944 is for) All advice appreciated. Paul
	Drive it like you stole it! ___________________________ 1995 3.0 E36 Coupe 1989 E30 325 Touring 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 www.myallracing.co.uk

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UweM3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 11-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5445	Posted: 04-April-2005 at 08:12
	why do you think your rear springs need to be replaced? Shocks only should do. I wouldn't advice to fiddle with the back only if you are going to make major changes. e.g. Gas Sports shocks and new springs at the rear only. Stay with the stock parts if you have been happy with the handling and don't intend to change the front very soon.
	E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg.....

M3PSM Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 27-May-2003 Location: Tropical Essex Status: Offline Points: 451	Posted: 04-April-2005 at 08:33
	Cheers Uwe. One of the rear springs was broken when I got the car nearly 3 years ago so I thought I may as well change them while I've got the back dropped. It's only broken where it winds back in & doesn't affect handling at all, but it's always there nagging on my mind. I think I will stick with stock parts then as handling is reasonable for such a heavy car. Thanks Paul
	Drive it like you stole it! ___________________________ 1995 3.0 E36 Coupe 1989 E30 325 Touring 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 www.myallracing.co.uk