Normal or not normal?

W37V · 01-16-2017, 09:33 PM

I replaced my completely blown shocks about 10k miles ago with Bilsteins HD (B6).

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1296246

Over the weekend I installed m3 arms
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1324184
and while poking around suspension, I noticed this:

Yes, that is oil on my new shocks with less than 10k miles on them.

I haven't called the company yet, but what gives?

PS. Sorry for huge picture. Don't know how to resize it.

mweisdorfer · 01-17-2017, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by W37V

I replaced my completely blown shocks about 10k miles ago with Bilsteins HD (B6).

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1296246

Over the weekend I installed m3 arms
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1324184
and while poking around suspension, I noticed this:

Yes, that is oil on my new shocks with less than 10k miles on them.

I haven't called the company yet, but what gives?

PS. Sorry for huge picture. Don't know how to resize it.

I don't think that's normal

W37V · 01-17-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

I don't think that's normal

both sides were like that

mweisdorfer · 01-18-2017, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by W37V

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

I don't think that's normal

both sides were like that

Bilstein is a really good shock/strut. I am a little surprised that they look like that I'm such a short amount of time. You definitely should get them replaced at no cost to you.

fravel · 01-18-2017, 10:04 AM

You talking about the buildup on the inside of the dust boot?

I'm not 100% sure but I want to say mine look the same way. I've actually got the car in the air at the moment so I'll take a look during my lunch break and report back.

W37V · 01-18-2017, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fravel

You talking about the buildup on the inside of the dust boot?

I'm not 100% sure but I want to say mine look the same way. I've actually got the car in the air at the moment so I'll take a look during my lunch break and report back.

Yes, yellow spots on the blue boot.

fravel · 01-18-2017, 04:01 PM

Forgot to post earlier today but my Bilsteins have the same discoloration. I think it might just be paint transfer from the boot rubbing against the shock body. It doesn't seem to be liquid on mine. Either way, I've had mine on the car since early 2014 (I think) and I haven't had any issues in terms of performance.

W37V · 01-18-2017, 05:52 PM

Nope not paint. It's oil. I touched it. Played with it. Wiped it. I have pictures with it on my fingers, but stupid photos are too detailed and actually captured my fingerprints.

I am not giving my fingerprints that easy to NSA. they will have to work for it.

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W37V [Oo=\|\|=oO] 1134 Rep 2,471 Posts Drives: e92n52 & f15n57 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Normal or not normal? I replaced my completely blown shocks about 10k miles ago with Bilsteins HD (B6). http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1296246 Over the weekend I installed m3 arms http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1324184 and while poking around suspension, I noticed this: Yes, that is oil on my new shocks with less than 10k miles on them. I haven't called the company yet, but what gives? PS. Sorry for huge picture. Don't know how to resize it.
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fravel Colonel 1648 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	You talking about the buildup on the inside of the dust boot? I'm not 100% sure but I want to say mine look the same way. I've actually got the car in the air at the moment so I'll take a look during my lunch break and report back. __________________
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fravel Colonel 1648 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	Forgot to post earlier today but my Bilsteins have the same discoloration. I think it might just be paint transfer from the boot rubbing against the shock body. It doesn't seem to be liquid on mine. Either way, I've had mine on the car since early 2014 (I think) and I haven't had any issues in terms of performance. __________________
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W37V [Oo=\|\|=oO] 1134 Rep 2,471 Posts Drives: e92n52 & f15n57 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Nope not paint. It's oil. I touched it. Played with it. Wiped it. I have pictures with it on my fingers, but stupid photos are too detailed and actually captured my fingerprints. I am not giving my fingerprints that easy to NSA. they will have to work for it.
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