[WOT Bimmer]

Hey guys,

I think I blew a shock. It doesn't surprise me with some of the potholes around here.

See the picture below (hopefully you can see enough detail). The fluid covers the shock on the passenger rear, and it appears to be pooling near the bottom rubber bushing. What would you recommend? Just replace it? What about upgrading the suspension now and dropping the car?

[Sidewinderpb]

Buy coils and never look back

[gabylonfive]

yes that shock is toast. what are your plans for the car? any track duty planned? that will help answer where to go from here.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Hey guys,

I think I blew a shock. It doesn't surprise me with some of the potholes around here.

See the picture below (hopefully you can see enough detail). The fluid covers the shock on the passenger rear, and it appears to be pooling near the bottom rubber bushing. What would you recommend? Just replace it? What about upgrading the suspension now and dropping the car?

Attachment 1208166

Potholes or not your car is '07 and if still on factory shocks this is to be expected. Anyhow, they are affordable and easy to replace.

[WOT Bimmer]

Originally Posted by gabylonfive

yes that shock is toast. what are your plans for the car? any track duty planned? that will help answer where to go from here.

Ah, I wish. It's only a 328, so no unfortunately. But, I like to keep it looking halfway decent (meaning I like to give it more of an agressive stance). I don't even know how much a new shock will cost or if I should just do all four. How's the labor involved to do it? I've replaced the brakes and valve cover gasket, so I am assuming this would be an equally difficult DIY?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Buy coils and never look back

If the road are rough where OP lives as already mention the coils will last twice as short, so he will be looking back, a lot...

[feuer]

Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

Ah, I wish. It's only a 328, so no unfortunately. But, I like to keep it looking halfway decent (meaning I like to give it more of an agressive stance). I don't even know how much a new shock will cost or if I should just do all four. How's the labor involved to do it? I've replaced the brakes and valve cover gasket, so I am assuming this would be an equally difficult DIY?

if one is leaking the others will follow, pretty soon. these are very good deal. rears you can do yourself, no special tools required, for front you need spring compressor and struct knuckle spreader socket.
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-328...cks/ES2840675/

[Projekt_BooGie]

one shock is like $50000000000 set of coilovers you can find under $1000 depending on what you looking to do. (BC Racing > $1000 / KW V1 ~ $1200) Get coils!!!

[viperguy212]

Originally Posted by ACEE

one shock is like $50000000000 set of coilovers you can find under $1000 depending on what you looking to do. (BC Racing > $1000 / KW V1 ~ $1200) Get coils!!!

Look into ST's also, K1's just a little more sensitive.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by ACEE

one shock is like $50000000000 set of coilovers you can find under $1000 depending on what you looking to do. (BC Racing > $1000 / KW V1 ~ $1200) Get coils!!!

Originally Posted by viperguy212

Look into ST's also, K1's just a little more sensitive.

why are you guys pushing for coilovers? OP already complained of poor roads and coilover will not last long.

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by feuer

If the road are rough where OP lives as already mention the coils will last twice as short, so he will be looking back, a lot...

Pretty sure there are potholes everywhere bud. Regardless of the suspension type, one should be avoiding potholes - not intentionally plowing through them. Also, OP stated that he would "like a more aggressive stance." The alternative would be lowering springs, which will reduce the life of a strut if not properly paired. Even then, you spend just as much money and lose the ability to adjust right height.

Let me reiterate: buy coils and never look back.

Originally Posted by feuer

why are you guys pushing for coilovers? OP already complained of poor roads and coilover will not last long.

Do you know anything about coilovers, or are you just trying to flood this forum with more misinformation?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Do you know anything about coilovers, or are you just trying to flood this forum with more misinformation?

yes, I do and probably have installed as many coilovers in the past 15+ years as your post count here. I will take my car talk else were now...

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Also, OP stated that he would "like a more aggressive stance."

that is achieved with bigger, wider, and lower offset wheels, but what do I know...

[Sidewinderpb]

Originally Posted by feuer

that is achieved with bigger, wider, and lower offset wheels, but what do I know...

So, this is stance?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

So, this is stance?

By definition yes, by your opinion probably not, but however lets stop hijacking this tread.

[Cloud9blue]

Uneducated and vocal posters are the worst things on any car forums.

But anyway, good shock/springs combo >>> cheap coilover sets.

OP, there are a variety of aftermarket shocks you can go for that will improve the ride of your cars a lot. You can read up on the variety of shocks that Koni and Bilstein offers.

[WOT Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Pretty sure there are potholes everywhere bud. Regardless of the suspension type, one should be avoiding potholes - not intentionally plowing through them. Also, OP stated that he would "like a more aggressive stance." The alternative would be lowering springs, which will reduce the life of a strut if not properly paired. Even then, you spend just as much money and lose the ability to adjust right height.

Let me reiterate: buy coils and never look back.



Do you know anything about coilovers, or are you just trying to flood this forum with more misinformation?

Lol, I will try to avoid plowing into them next time. :-) By definition, Ohio potholes = crater. Hard to avoid sometimes, especially on country roads.

Thank you all for the input! It is much appreciated. If the roads were a bit better, the car mileage was a little less, and my wallet a little fatter, I would probably go with STs; however, I am likely going to go with an OE replacement shock and call it a day.

Much appreciated all!

[feuer]

Originally Posted by WOT Bimmer

I am likely going to go with an OE replacement shock and call it a day.

koni's are better and cheaper and come with life time warranty vs oe bmw that does not

[mweisdorfer]

How many miles are on your car?

You should replace in pairs.

Koni FSD's are a nice option for a daily driver in a 328

Can get a set for $600.00.

Bav Auto has a nice video on how to replace them. If you live in a cold weather state that uses salt on the roads, you might have a hard time getting them out.

[swagon]

Bilstein B12 is worth mentioning - B8 shocks and Eibach Pro Kit Springs which give you a mild drop. Look into them, there's a ton of info on them and they last long. Also, they ride very well.