Tokico vs Bilstein vs Koni

[tiger318]

I'm in the market for new shocks and wondering which is the best bang for the buck shock.

Tokico non adjustables appear to be the cheapest but I am questioning their build quality.

If anyone has Tokico's on their ti, how do they feel? Does the ti require e30 rear shocks and e36 front shocks?

[carloselloconyc]

I have H&R sport springs and Bilstein Sport/street shocks, I think Bilstein are the best shocks in the world. They are great and are not that pricey. I rembember my receipt saying "gauranteed for life" but I have to check on that.

[nick_hegel]

i've got eibach pro-kit lowering springs with new Bilstein sport shocks. i would use anything other than bilstein.

[bimmerboi318]

I love my Bilstein sports :)

[tzdevill]

where is the best place to pick up the bisteins from? i need some for my ti. getting hard to autocross on stock shocks

[maurolin]

I will never buy anything else than Bilstein sports.
I have them oin my E36 M3 /4 and Cabrio. now on the ****basket Ti.!

[tzdevill]

i have just talked to a local guy that does alot of bmw stuff and owns a m3. he said that he installs 5-1 koni over bilstein. he said the bilstein arnt as adjustable and ride ruffer stock for stock over the konis.

[Jeff Spooner]

Check AUTOPARTSWORLD.COM they have a good selection, free shipping and a credit for your next order.

[nick_hegel]

Check auctions on eBay. I got my set of Bilsteins from Bavarian Autosport for a bot over $500 and a week after i got mine i found an auction for the same new shocks at about $300 bucks.

[JedzE36/5]

i have the tokicos and i am satisfied. build quality is not poor at all. they are a very respectable japanese shock/strut.

[tiger318]

Jedz, where did u get the tokico's? what kind of springs do u have with them?

[JedzE36/5]

i got my tokicos from SHOX.com. gave me a pretty darn good quote. i am also running Vogtland sport springs. very nice handling with a very nice drop. if you want to see pics, check out the pics on my car domain:

http://members.cardomain.com/weibcompact

[mischief]

Check auctions on eBay. I got my set of Bilsteins from Bavarian Autosport for a bot over $500 and a week after i got mine i found an auction for the same new shocks at about $300 bucks.


:D i payed $300 for my socks the seller works for bilstein look for him on ebay after pay i recived my shock a week later

[tiger318]

mischief, were those SPORT shocks for $300?

Jedz, those are sweet french fogs u have...were did you find them? my current fogs are cracked and i'm thinking of replacing with french lens instead.

[needle332rur]

Check auctions on eBay. I got my set of Bilsteins from Bavarian Autosport for a bot over $500 and a week after i got mine i found an auction for the same new shocks at about $300 bucks.

Are your shock sports, HD's, or replacment. Cause the one i see on ebay for 300 are replacment bilsteins. Sports are almost double the price.

[Henry80]

I have H&R sport springs and Bilstein Sport/street shocks, I think Bilstein are the best shocks in the world. They are great and are not that pricey. I rembember my receipt saying "gauranteed for life" but I have to check on that.



If I'm not mistaken, I'm 95% sure that bilstein's are lifetiem warranty...as long as you have your receipt. I think I lost mine :ashamed:

But anywho, I vote Bilstein...of course I've only had my car for 6 months...

[moku]

If I'm not mistaken, I'm 95% sure that bilstein's are lifetiem warranty...as long as you have your receipt. I think I lost mine :ashamed:

But anywho, I vote Bilstein...of course I've only had my car for 6 months...
Bilsteins have a lifetime warranty, and yes, you do need proof of purchase. I had one of my blow out and was able to get a new one fairly quickly. They have a great exchange process that is very convenient.

[nick_hegel]

Are your shock sports, HD's, or replacment. Cause the one i see on ebay for 300 are replacment bilsteins. Sports are almost double the price.

Mine are sports, and I thought the auction was for the same. But i could be wrong. It was a while ago.