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Old 07-13-2008, 10:16 PM   #1
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I'm not much of a mechanic, so I'm looking for advice please.

I have the 98 318ti M sport

I just had my suspension checked and the mechanic told me that my left rear shock is bad and my front struts are leaking.

If I purchased a set of billstein coilovers would that basically be all that i need for the repairs? Could i purchase billstein shocks and another companies springs? If so, would i need to replace anything else?

I'm probably going to purchase everything on my own and have my mechanic do the work.


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Why are you changing the springs? Are they bad?
Struts are surprising easy to replace.

And why coilovers?
Unless you are going to corner balance the car, I see no reason to spend that kind of money.
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like i said, i'm not much of a mechanic.

Looking for suggestions.
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get a kit from H&R or something instead if you want to lower your stance a little. bilsteins are expensive but worth the money if you are doing performance or spirited driving.
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