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SharkmanBMW · 03-15-2011, 08:34 PM

I have read a few posts about high failure rates on the e46 REAR Bilstein Sport shocks, anyone else have this problem?
I have been having too many to be a coincidence!

ATM, Bilstein is sending me their "solution" - a set of "be5-2453-h1"
Application: E36 - M3 - 1995-1999 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber

The 330Xi part is "36mm", these M3 shocks are 46mm, will that even fit?! Same length?! (I can't find specs)

History:
Within one year of installation the first one failed (leaked). I replaced it under warranty but within one month the replacement failed again.
While I installed the 2nd replacement, I added the Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts.
Within a month, the 2nd replacement and the other from my original kit were leaking.

Now they want to send me E36 M3 shocks backed up with a "trust me"...

Any input is appreciated.

03-15-2011, 08:34 PM	#1
SharkmanBMW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 336 My Ride: 03 330xi, 4th bimmer View My Garage	Bilstein Sport -rear shocks continually FAIL - Replace with E36 M3 shock??! I have read a few posts about high failure rates on the e46 REAR Bilstein Sport shocks, anyone else have this problem? I have been having too many to be a coincidence! ATM, Bilstein is sending me their "solution" - a set of "be5-2453-h1" Application: E36 - M3 - 1995-1999 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber The 330Xi part is "36mm", these M3 shocks are 46mm, will that even fit?! Same length?! (I can't find specs) History: Within one year of installation the first one failed (leaked). I replaced it under warranty but within one month the replacement failed again. While I installed the 2nd replacement, I added the Rogue Engineering Rear Shock Mounts. Within a month, the 2nd replacement and the other from my original kit were leaking. Now they want to send me E36 M3 shocks backed up with a "trust me"... Any input is appreciated. __________________ ^°^ ><((({º>°° °°° H&R Sport, Bilstein E46 Sport (Front), Bilstein E36 M3 Sport (Rear), Rogue Engineering RSMs