E46 330d Meyle shocks any good?

Assimilator1 · 10-19-2012, 01:54 AM

So the Meyle wishbones & RCABs are reckoned to be pretty good, but has anyone used or know what Meyle shock absorbers are like?

I need some new front shocks for my 330d, Meyle ones are going for £50ea all in, (actually it looks like I can get a pair for £84!

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Or its Monroes for £60-70ea (Boge are too expensive @ ~£192 the pair)

TIA

MercForHire · 10-19-2012, 01:57 AM

i like meyle everything. they must make good socks as well.

lucky_doggg7 · 10-19-2012, 02:43 AM

Myle makes dampers? In any case, Bilstein dampers come with a lifetime warranty and Bilstein is a known Company for selling solid dampers. As for the type of Bilstein damper they make a HD or heavy duty damper that is just marginally stiffer than stock, and then they make a sport shock that is valved tighter (with a shorter piston length to work wth lowering springs) to provide more stability at higher cornering speeds; of course, this sport damper will transmit more road irregularities through the chassis. If a stiff ride is not agreeable, choose the HD dampers.

Assimilator1 · 10-20-2012, 02:08 PM

I don't want a stiffer ride, it's too stiff as it is

Unfortunately Bilstein shocks are £188 a pair vs £84 for Meyle!

Anyone else on Meyle?

10-19-2012, 01:54 AM	#1
Assimilator1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK,Surrey Posts: 9 My Ride: E46 330d SE View My Garage	E46 330d Meyle shocks any good? So the Meyle wishbones & RCABs are reckoned to be pretty good, but has anyone used or know what Meyle shock absorbers are like? I need some new front shocks for my 330d, Meyle ones are going for £50ea all in, (actually it looks like I can get a pair for £84! ) Or its Monroes for £60-70ea (Boge are too expensive @ ~£192 the pair) TIA Last edited by Assimilator1; 10-20-2012 at 02:06 PM.

10-19-2012, 01:57 AM	#2
MercForHire Sh1tty Advisor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Posts: 4,125 My Ride: 323Ci 5 Speed Black View My Garage	i like meyle everything. they must make good socks as well. __________________ Oops! My Water Pump Broke Again .................... Coolant in a Bottle

10-20-2012, 02:08 PM	#4
Assimilator1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK,Surrey Posts: 9 My Ride: E46 330d SE View My Garage	I don't want a stiffer ride, it's too stiff as it is Unfortunately Bilstein shocks are £188 a pair vs £84 for Meyle! Anyone else on Meyle? Last edited by Assimilator1; 10-20-2012 at 02:08 PM.

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10-19-2012, 02:43 AM	#3
lucky_doggg7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OC Posts: 282 My Ride: 2005 M3 View My Garage	Myle makes dampers? In any case, Bilstein dampers come with a lifetime warranty and Bilstein is a known Company for selling solid dampers. As for the type of Bilstein damper they make a HD or heavy duty damper that is just marginally stiffer than stock, and then they make a sport shock that is valved tighter (with a shorter piston length to work wth lowering springs) to provide more stability at higher cornering speeds; of course, this sport damper will transmit more road irregularities through the chassis. If a stiff ride is not agreeable, choose the HD dampers.