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E85 3.0si - best suspension?

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RyanB88
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E85 3.0si - best suspension?

Post by RyanB88 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:11 pm

Hi

Bought a 2006 3.0si Yesterday and really happy with it. Already had a play with the sound generator and think I will be taking out more foam as one piece didn't seem to change it too much!

Anyway, for its MOT I believe it will need some new suspension. On my old BMW people used to buy the Billstein B12 kit which had springs and shocks but I can't seem find this for the e85

Can anyone reccomend some good quality but also good priced lowering springs and shocks, and if possible with a link to buy?

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E85 3.0si - best suspension?

Post by Scooba_Steve » Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:20 pm

It's available, I have a set. Part numbers are on Bilstein website, plenty of retailers online and ebay sellers. Mine came from Germany when the rate was a bit better, should still be cheaper.
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E85 3.0si - best suspension?

Post by Rassi » Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:25 pm

I am very happy with my Bilstein B12 kit, not too firm and it rides a lot better.
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E85 3.0si - best suspension?

Post by RyanB88 » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:19 pm

Rassi wrote: Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:25 pm I am very happy with my Bilstein B12 kit, not too firm and it rides a lot better.
Where did you buy from and how much if you dont mind me asking?
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E85 3.0si - best suspension?

Post by Neilc » Sun Apr 23, 2017 2:32 pm

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E85 3.0si - best suspension?

Post by Scooba_Steve » Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:18 pm

As stated above, maybe cheaper off German sellers.
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