Is this shocks still in shipping mode? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Bimmer325 · 03-28-2006, 12:00 AM

what's that yellow thing in the shocks? i have them in all 4 shocks...

HRC · 03-28-2006, 12:01 AM

Looks like a bump stop to me.

Danny

KL2DC · 03-28-2006, 09:44 AM

Bimmer325: I don't think those are shipping blocks...

Shipping blocks look more like this:

Furthermore, you won't miss the unnatural ride height...and based on pics of your arktis 325, everything looks fine...

Do you have the sports suspension option?? Either way, if you think it doesn't feel right, take it back to the dealer/workshop and have them look at it and/or compare to the other e90 there...

Bimmer325 · 03-28-2006, 10:12 AM

thanks mate, verified with dealer they have been removed...
yea, the more i look at my car the more i feel the car should be much lower....perhaps its time for me to start looking for some after market kit to lower my ride...heheee

BMW0 · 03-28-2006, 12:38 PM

I might get a set of springs myself since the other members say the ride quality is not compromised by the lower stance.

HRC · 03-28-2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW0

I might get a set of springs myself since the other members say the ride quality is not compromised by the lower stance.

Do it!! BTW BMW0, I want to thank you again for finding the mwheel on ebay! That is one of my favorite mods!

Danny

nguyensd · 07-08-2006, 09:40 PM

Bimmer325,
Is that yellow thing not supposed to be there?
After reading this thread I found only one yellow thing in one of my shocks. Did the dealer took 4 of them off your car when you brought your car in?
Thanks,

07-19-2006, 02:08 AM

The yellow foam are bump stops, and are SUPPOSED to be there.

Nguyensd, I think it's likely that the other three of yours are just slipped down inside the dust boots. If you for sure DON'T have them, go to the dealer, they are important. A bump stop protects your shock in the event of a hard bump bottoming out your shock/strut.

Matt

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03-28-2006, 10:12 AM	#4
Bimmer325 Major Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: MY Posts: 1,169 iTrader: (1)	thanks mate, verified with dealer they have been removed... yea, the more i look at my car the more i feel the car should be much lower....perhaps its time for me to start looking for some after market kit to lower my ride...heheee __________________ 325i Arctics M-Sport, Gray Leather with Alu Trim, ///M DCT Paddleshift, ///M Gear Knob, BBS LM-R 19", Michelin PS2, KW V2, H&R Anti Roll Bars, BMW Performance Air Intake System, 3D Front Lip, ACS Roof Spoiler, OEM Boot Spoiler, Osram 6000K, Brex White Ring, PIAA 6200K HID Fog, PIAA License Plate LED, BMS Powerbox

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07-08-2006, 09:40 PM	#7
nguyensd New Member Drives: 325xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lowell Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	Bimmer325, Is that yellow thing not supposed to be there? After reading this thread I found only one yellow thing in one of my shocks. Did the dealer took 4 of them off your car when you brought your car in? Thanks,

07-19-2006, 02:08 AM	#8
ScreaminE90 Guest Drives: Posts: n/a	The yellow foam are bump stops, and are SUPPOSED to be there. Nguyensd, I think it's likely that the other three of yours are just slipped down inside the dust boots. If you for sure DON'T have them, go to the dealer, they are important. A bump stop protects your shock in the event of a hard bump bottoming out your shock/strut. Matt