Sachs vs Bilstien vs SRT

crashoverride · 10-02-2023, 05:47 PM

Looking for good shocks to replace my failing factory. 2006 e90 with sports package.

Obviously I can spend more than the car is worth but I'm just looking for a good daily driver set of shocks.

Obviously this is an ever going discussion and there will always be an enthusiasts but I'm looking for the best mix of daily driver affordable and fun to drive all of the curves on my daily drive to work..?

The Nightman · 10-03-2023, 02:06 AM

Bilstein B4. Should be very reasonably priced on RockAuto. The set I purchased in 2018 were made in Germany

vester86 · 10-04-2023, 03:51 PM

Ditto Bilstein B4. Had them nog my previous 330i anD dan recommand them.
Make sure you get the right part for sport/lowered suspension, as the B4 comes in 2 variants

scotthilly · 10-05-2023, 08:23 PM

Check out Birds B3! Super $$ but reviews seem to indicate it’s worth the price.

Jaronbwall · 10-19-2023, 07:14 AM

vester86 Is the price difference between a B4 (stock replacement) and the B12 kit worth it in your opinion? I'm considering Bilstein or BC racing coil overs and I'd want to lower my car 0.5-1".
My struts are failing and it's throwing off my alignment. I'm at 121k miles. Thanks man.

vester86 · 10-24-2023, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaronbwall

vester86 Is the price difference between a B4 (stock replacement) and the B12 kit worth it in your opinion? I'm considering Bilstein or BC racing coil overs and I'd want to lower my car 0.5-1".
My struts are failing and it's throwing off my alignment. I'm at 121k miles. Thanks man.

B12 = B8 shocks + lowering springs
B4 = shocks only

so you're not comparing apples to apples.

so you'll either have to compare B4 with B8, or account for B4 + springs vs B12 kit.

B12 will be +/- 0.5 inch lower then your sports package OEM setup

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crashoverride Lieutenant 180 Rep 582 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: na iTrader: (0)	Sachs vs Bilstien vs SRT Looking for good shocks to replace my failing factory. 2006 e90 with sports package. Obviously I can spend more than the car is worth but I'm just looking for a good daily driver set of shocks. Obviously this is an ever going discussion and there will always be an enthusiasts but I'm looking for the best mix of daily driver affordable and fun to drive all of the curves on my daily drive to work..?
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The Nightman Cometh 1093 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	Bilstein B4. Should be very reasonably priced on RockAuto. The set I purchased in 2018 were made in Germany
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vester86 Second Lieutenant 97 Rep 230 Posts Drives: BMW 330D '08 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Ditto Bilstein B4. Had them nog my previous 330i anD dan recommand them. Make sure you get the right part for sport/lowered suspension, as the B4 comes in 2 variants
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scotthilly scotthilly 87 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2018 Location: Chicago, Illinois iTrader: (0)	Check out Birds B3! Super $$ but reviews seem to indicate it’s worth the price.
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Jaronbwall Driving cars and riding bikes really fast 285 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	vester86 Is the price difference between a B4 (stock replacement) and the B12 kit worth it in your opinion? I'm considering Bilstein or BC racing coil overs and I'd want to lower my car 0.5-1". My struts are failing and it's throwing off my alignment. I'm at 121k miles. Thanks man. __________________ 335i, sport pkg, 3 pedals, Blacked out, LED markers, OZ Ultraleggera wheels, Firestone Indy 500s, x-pipe, vibrant 1792, PE mod MHD stage 2+, BMS DPs, ARM charge pipe, Tial BOV, ARM FMIC, dual cone, CSF radiator, M3 control arms, sways, HAWK pads. https://www.strava.com/athletes/8309149 Follow me on Strava Last edited by Jaronbwall; 10-19-2023 at 07:35 AM..
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