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Hi All,
Think I need to replace my e36 compact 318ti (sports edition) rear shocks and am wondering if anyone has a DIY guide to do this or can point me in the correct direction.
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The front are very easy.
I even did it.
The thing to remember is to assembly the strut/spring/hat before bolting it in. __________________ ...steven
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Rear are even easier than the fronts, one bolt on the bottom and two nuts at the shock tower. __________________ ~Dave~
98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop
11 128i space gray slicktop
13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry
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thanks guys... You a real nice bunch.
I am going to try and do the rears tomorrow.
Are the rear shocks on my car (ti m-tech sport edition) the same as normal compact shocks or are they different ? | | | | | 02-05-2010, 09:41 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 678 |
Quote: Originally Posted by zen200  thanks guys... You a real nice bunch.
I am going to try and do the rears tomorrow.
Are the rear shocks on my car (ti m-tech sport edition) the same as normal compact shocks or are they different ? | If you have a Sport Ti, then the shock & struts are different than the lux/base edition. Go to www.bavauto.com, select your vehicle (year, model), then go to suspension, then shocks... Those will be same as Factory (Sachs/Boge). Or you can upgrade to Bilstein HD (if not lowered) or Sports if lowered. __________________ 2LT Rodriguez CA ARNG
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Sorry to raise the dead (thread) here but can someone clarify that Bilstein HD is the way to go if I plan to keep the original factory springs with the 1995 318ti sport package?
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Bilsteins (sport and HD) have been known to raise the ride height of the car. I'm not sure if you are looking for a stiff or comfortable ride but the HDs will most certainly make the car stiffer. If you just want stock replacement get bilstein TCs, monroe, etc they should be fine.
The sport package lowers the car very conservatively compared to aftermarket springs, HDs should be fine with that. __________________ ~Dave~
98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop
11 128i space gray slicktop
13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry
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