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      11-19-2007, 03:19 AM   #1
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OEM sports suspension life-info wanted

Currently I have standard suspension on my e90. I've come across an OEM sports suspension with 20K miles for a good price. My question is how long does the OEM sports suspension last and if suspension with 20K would be a good upgrade to my standard suspension. Thanks
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The labor costs are so high that installing a heavily used set of dampers might be pennywise but pound foolish. But 20k is probably OK, might consider new dampers and bushings, but use the old springs and sways.
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Labor is $180 which is not bad IMHO.
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      11-20-2007, 02:36 PM   #4
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Labor is $180 which is not bad IMHO.
wow thats a great price especially for the bay area. is it a reputable place? im planing on getting some koni fsd/eibach installed..
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That is a great price for a full suspension install!
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      11-21-2007, 02:01 AM   #6
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That is a great price for a full suspension install!
Not sure what you mean by full suspension (I'm new at car mod), but the price quoted is for shock and spring install at Mach III.
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$180 is an excellent price for installing front & rear shocks & springs. It is a 2-3 hour job.

Unfortunately the sways (rear especially) are more difficult, and are about a 4-5 hour job.
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Make sure to get an alignment too, or make sure that is included in the price.
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Make sure to get an alignment too, or make sure that is included in the price.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll ask if the allignment is included.
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There are probably a fair number of people with new OEM sports suspensions for sale. I have one with 6000 miles but may keep it and reinstall if I trade my car in at a later date.
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Currently I have standard suspension on my e90. I've come across an OEM sports suspension with 20K miles for a good price. My question is how long does the OEM sports suspension last and if suspension with 20K would be a good upgrade to my standard suspension. Thanks
ZSP or sport suspension on mine has 45K miles.

Still drives like the day I drove it off the lot.
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