Sachs vs. Bilsten B4 OE replacements shocks

overdrivex · 08-04-2016, 10:55 PM

Hey guys! My driver side rear shock has started leaking pretty badly, and it looks like I'm going to need to replace it. I'm going to replace the two in a pair, and so I'm looking for a cheaper option than OEM BMW. The reason is because eventually, in the near future, I am going to get a set of ST coilovers, but cannot afford them at the moment. So in the meantime, I'm trying to decide between either the Sachs or the Bilstein B4 shocks as a OE replacement. Would either of these be a good choice to get the problem fixed? I don't plan on keeping them for long; just until I can afford coilovers.

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-32...cks/ES2696293/

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....442504&jsn=378

Gohan335i7 · 08-06-2016, 09:10 PM

Bilstein or Koni!

overdrivex · 08-06-2016, 09:52 PM

Thanks! I actually just ordered the Bilsten B4, so I'll see how they go! I'm sure they should perform the same as OEM.

mweisdorfer · 08-22-2016, 01:57 PM

Bilstein is a much bette product than Sachs.

samulis · 09-04-2016, 02:00 PM

I've replaced all mine with B4's and they've been great.

08-04-2016, 10:55 PM	#1
overdrivex First Lieutenant 95 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2001 Miata, 2006 Accord Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (0)	Sachs vs. Bilsten B4 OE replacements shocks Hey guys! My driver side rear shock has started leaking pretty badly, and it looks like I'm going to need to replace it. I'm going to replace the two in a pair, and so I'm looking for a cheaper option than OEM BMW. The reason is because eventually, in the near future, I am going to get a set of ST coilovers, but cannot afford them at the moment. So in the meantime, I'm trying to decide between either the Sachs or the Bilstein B4 shocks as a OE replacement. Would either of these be a good choice to get the problem fixed? I don't plan on keeping them for long; just until I can afford coilovers. https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-32...cks/ES2696293/ http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....442504&jsn=378
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08-06-2016, 09:10 PM	#2
Gohan335i7 Captain 312 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [10.00]	Bilstein or Koni!
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08-06-2016, 09:52 PM	#3
overdrivex First Lieutenant 95 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 2001 Miata, 2006 Accord Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Chester County, PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I actually just ordered the Bilsten B4, so I'll see how they go! I'm sure they should perform the same as OEM.
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08-22-2016, 01:57 PM	#4
mweisdorfer Major General 1903 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	Bilstein is a much bette product than Sachs.
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09-04-2016, 02:00 PM	#5
samulis Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	I've replaced all mine with B4's and they've been great.
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