BMW performance shocks

mm2k4 · 10-18-2018, 03:25 PM

Haven't difficulties sourcing rear BMW performance shocks (P/N 33526788890) without breaking the bank. Are there other alternatives out there?

I have the front performance shocks as well as performance springs (all 4 corners) already; just need to get the rears.

Thanks!!

bluewater328 · 10-18-2018, 07:59 PM

Offhand, I would think Bilstein B4sports.

mweisdorfer · 10-18-2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mm2k4

Haven't difficulties sourcing rear BMW performance shocks (P/N 33526788890) without breaking the bank. Are there other alternatives out there?

I have the front performance shocks as well as performance springs (all 4 corners) already; just need to get the rears.

Thanks!!

For BMW performance Shocks, probably a Bilstein B6 or B8. Maybe a Koni Yellow Sport.

Silnismo · 10-18-2018, 08:45 PM

Entry level koni's off ECS tuning only 160 shipped, best bang for the budget IMO

BSM n54iS · 10-19-2018, 11:05 AM

If you have the performance springs, I strongly suggest not going anything entry level as those shocks/struts are... very under-damped from general consensus. Get Koni Yellow/ Bilstein B8 all around.

BSM n54iS · 10-19-2018, 11:06 AM

I have no idea why I paused in the middle of that sentance

bluewater328 · 10-19-2018, 11:38 AM

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I have no idea why I paused in the middle of that sentance

It's...ok. Captain Kirk syndrome?

BSM n54iS · 10-19-2018, 11:50 AM

Nope just early

mm2k4 · 10-19-2018, 01:01 PM

so after asking a number of different vendors / suppliers, I was able to find the rear performance shocks for a reasonable price (just a tad more than B8 or Koni yellow).

I guess it would make sense to match front and rear shocks (ie, performance shocks) than to mix and match?

BSM n54iS · 10-19-2018, 01:02 PM

No, it would make more sense to not pay more $ for a worse off product. Sell the fronts and buy a full set of B8

david in germany · 10-19-2018, 01:14 PM

This is on my e87 but the cars are very similar to the e9x. I am running the BMW Performance springs and Bilstien b8 shocks and struts. The combo is amazing, just as good as my e90 with full BMW performance suspension.

In Germany, b4 is stock replacement for non sport suspension, b6 works with the M-sport suspension and b8 is used for the performance springs. If my original performance shocks and struts give out, Bilstein b8 all around.

techwhiz · 10-24-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mm2k4

Haven't difficulties sourcing rear BMW performance shocks (P/N 33526788890) without breaking the bank. Are there other alternatives out there?

I have the front performance shocks as well as performance springs (all 4 corners) already; just need to get the rears.

Thanks!!

Bilstein B8.

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mm2k4 Private First Class 7 Rep 118 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: May 2014 Location: BC iTrader: (1)	so after asking a number of different vendors / suppliers, I was able to find the rear performance shocks for a reasonable price (just a tad more than B8 or Koni yellow). I guess it would make sense to match front and rear shocks (ie, performance shocks) than to mix and match?
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BSM n54iS Brigadier General 2685 Rep 4,202 Posts Drives: '11 335is \| '16 Macan Turbo Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (7)	No, it would make more sense to not pay more $ for a worse off product. Sell the fronts and buy a full set of B8 __________________ '11 335is BSM MT "BMW Performance Editon" \| '16 Porsche Macan Turbo GruppeM CF Intake \| AR Resonated DP \| ER CP \| Turbosmart RacePort BOV \| Cobb FMIC \| RB Inlets \| RB External Mishi/Turner OCC \| Michelin PS4 \| BMW Performance Springs/Bilstein B8 + Dinan & M3 bits \| BMW Brembo BBK \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW Performance CF Lip \| BMW Performance Alcantara \| PS Designs GTS Armrest \| AG H6-40 \| Rear Seat Delete
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