323ci cheapest shocks/spring???

dblock020 · 01-22-2013, 07:07 PM

Hello everyone, my gf 323ci shocks are shot so what are the cheapest shocks and springs I can get that are decent close to oem or even oem quality? Any info would help thanks.

Solidjake · 01-22-2013, 07:10 PM

www.autohausaz.com

Get OEM sachs/boge shocks. The springs are probably still fine on the car unless the cracked in the back.

dblock020 · 01-22-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

www.autohausaz.com

Get OEM sachs/boge shocks. The springs are probably still fine on the car unless the cracked in the back.

^^^Thank you

BMWCaptain · 01-22-2013, 07:22 PM

You can get Monroe shocks for about $25 after discount code at Advance Auto Parts.

pawelgawel · 01-22-2013, 07:22 PM

if you are looking for something cheap, go with KYB GR2... probably best alternative AND half the price of oem

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dblock020 · 01-22-2013, 07:40 PM

Yea I was looking at oem at that site and it was almost $500 all together and what you think about ebay shocks they are like $170 for all four???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-4-SHOC...0a3c34&vxp=mtr

Solidjake · 01-22-2013, 07:43 PM

Don't risk her life dude. Spend the 500 on good shocks, please.

dblock020 · 01-22-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

Don't risk her life dude. Spend the 500 on good shocks, please.

Ok, I guess i'll tell her to put the car in the garage for a bit I'm tight with money atm.

pawelgawel · 01-22-2013, 07:51 PM

like i said... kyb or Monroe is best alternative. these companies have been around for a while and are used by many shops around. i think the rear shocks are about $35/piece and from strut are about $75...

Sachs are oem and will have same performance as the above.

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ryannel2003 · 01-22-2013, 08:11 PM

Bilstein Touring is $320 from eShocks. Great ride, good handling, and pretty cheap.

aahmed2016 · 01-22-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dblock020

Yea I was looking at oem at that site and it was almost $500 all together and what you think about ebay shocks they are like $170 for all four???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-4-SHOC...0a3c34&vxp=mtr

Do NOT get Stagg struts. They SUCK. Do you love your GF? Don't risk her life.

BRccKLYN · 01-22-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pawelgawel

if you are looking for something cheap, go with KYB GR2... probably best alternative AND half the price of oem

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Kyb are very good for the price only about $350. Cant go wrong

Nerdy46 · 01-22-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryannel2003

Bilstein Touring is $320 from eShocks. Great ride, good handling, and pretty cheap.

This is probably your best option for quality per $$$

mikeetastic · 01-22-2013, 09:04 PM

+1 Kyb

BMWCaptain · 01-23-2013, 12:10 AM

I have put the Sachs $165 shock and the Monroe $50 shock onthe car. I could not notice ANY difference in ride.

Zatarain · 01-23-2013, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

Don't risk her life dude. Spend the 500 on good shocks, please.

What do you think about the HR cup kit ? Is that any good?

RayPooley · 01-23-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dblock020

Hello everyone, my gf 323ci shocks are shot so what are the cheapest shocks and springs I can get that are decent close to oem or even oem quality? Any info would help thanks.

Stock oem as already said. If your springs have more than 200K on them I would chnage them at the same time. I replaced my rear shocks at 200K miles on an E36 I had a couple of years ago. Not sure whether they were originals but I think they were. 5K later a spring snapped. So had to pull it apart again. Kicked myself.

ryannel2003 · 01-23-2013, 09:37 AM

I run the Bilstein Touring on my car with absolutely no issues at all. It does raise the height of the front ever so slightly, but otherwise I haven't had any issues with them whatsoever. I too was going to replace the shocks with Sachs but the Bilstein offer a lifetime warranty and that plus the fact they were $180 cheaper made my decision easy. They handle great and the ride is very comfortable.

dblock020 · 01-23-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RayPooley

Stock oem as already said. If your springs have more than 200K on them I would chnage them at the same time. I replaced my rear shocks at 200K miles on an E36 I had a couple of years ago. Not sure whether they were originals but I think they were. 5K later a spring snapped. So had to pull it apart again. Kicked myself.

The car has 112k ml so the springs should be good still???

BMWCaptain · 01-23-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dblock020

The car has 112k ml so the springs should be good still???

Let us know which cheapest shocks and strut you actually go with.

01-22-2013, 07:07 PM	#1
dblock020 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 25 My Ride: my gf's 323ci View My Garage	323ci cheapest shocks/spring??? Hello everyone, my gf 323ci shocks are shot so what are the cheapest shocks and springs I can get that are decent close to oem or even oem quality? Any info would help thanks.

01-22-2013, 07:10 PM	#2
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,921 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	www.autohausaz.com Get OEM sachs/boge shocks. The springs are probably still fine on the car unless the cracked in the back. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

01-22-2013, 07:40 PM	#6
dblock020 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 25 My Ride: my gf's 323ci View My Garage	Yea I was looking at oem at that site and it was almost $500 all together and what you think about ebay shocks they are like $170 for all four??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAGG-4-SHOC...0a3c34&vxp=mtr Last edited by dblock020; 01-22-2013 at 07:42 PM.

01-22-2013, 07:43 PM	#7
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,921 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Don't risk her life dude. Spend the 500 on good shocks, please. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

01-22-2013, 07:51 PM	#9
pawelgawel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: This is LONDON?? Posts: 793 My Ride: 330CI View My Garage	like i said... kyb or Monroe is best alternative. these companies have been around for a while and are used by many shops around. i think the rear shocks are about $35/piece and from strut are about $75... Sachs are oem and will have same performance as the above. Sent from my SGH-I727R using Bimmer App Last edited by pawelgawel; 01-22-2013 at 07:52 PM.

01-22-2013, 07:22 PM	#4
BMWCaptain Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TEXAS - 25X,XXX PLUS MILES CLUB MEMBER Posts: 1,235 My Ride: 03 325iT Sport Wagon View My Garage	You can get Monroe shocks for about $25 after discount code at Advance Auto Parts.

01-22-2013, 08:11 PM	#10
ryannel2003 Modded ///Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 887 My Ride: 2000 BMW 323i View My Garage	Bilstein Touring is $320 from eShocks. Great ride, good handling, and pretty cheap. __________________ 2000 323i \| Orientblau \| 160k miles Facebook

01-22-2013, 09:04 PM	#14
mikeetastic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 122 My Ride: 323i 99 View My Garage	+1 Kyb

01-23-2013, 12:10 AM	#15
BMWCaptain Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TEXAS - 25X,XXX PLUS MILES CLUB MEMBER Posts: 1,235 My Ride: 03 325iT Sport Wagon View My Garage	I have put the Sachs $165 shock and the Monroe $50 shock onthe car. I could not notice ANY difference in ride.

01-23-2013, 09:37 AM	#18
ryannel2003 Modded ///Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 887 My Ride: 2000 BMW 323i View My Garage	I run the Bilstein Touring on my car with absolutely no issues at all. It does raise the height of the front ever so slightly, but otherwise I haven't had any issues with them whatsoever. I too was going to replace the shocks with Sachs but the Bilstein offer a lifetime warranty and that plus the fact they were $180 cheaper made my decision easy. They handle great and the ride is very comfortable. __________________ 2000 323i \| Orientblau \| 160k miles Facebook

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