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Replacing Rear Shocks

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#1 ·
I have to replace the rear shocks on my 97 Z3. Any recommendations on which to use? Coilovers perhaps?
 
#2 ·
Why do the shocks need replacing but not the struts? What do you hope to accomplish with coil overs, which should be done for four corners?
If you just need rear shocks because one is bad, get KYB shocks, and new upper mounts if you can afford them, and replace the struts with KYB as soon as you can afford that.
 
#3 ·
If you are going to stay stock or close that, I'd suggest Sachs, Kyb or Bilstein Touring. If you replace all four, Koni sports. Coilovers gets you into a variety of choices.
 
#5 ·
I believe that Sachs is the OE supplier, so that makes sense that you would get the OEM ride.
 
#10 · (Edited)
I prefer the Bilstein HD or Sport...
Bilsteins are more expensive than the OE-type Sachs or KYB or Monroe, and some have noted that the Sports, in particular, have an unpleasant ride.

"The general consensus on bilstiens is that they are too stiff for the e36 chasis."
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...49&postcount=4

"Yes, I agree. It really is not an enjoyable ride. I've been in both an e36 328i and an e36 m3 with bilsteins, and it is too harsh for a daily driver. I can see why you would want that kind of stiffness on the track, but for the bumpy pavement of my city it's very unpleasant."
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...60&postcount=5

"I just want a cushier ride, and that is definitely NOT what you get from a pair of Bilsteins."
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...26&postcount=7

"Replaced my OEM shocks with Bilstein Sport. VERY hard riding; so for street use, I would consider Touring."
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7408161&postcount=23

"... for a daily driver on a budget, I put Monroe shocks and struts on the 2.5 convertable. It was about $350 for all 4 corners and has a great ride. The M Coupe has the H&R/Bilstein combo and definitely rides FIRM."
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7408179&postcount=24
 
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