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Car Forum / BMW Cars / July 2006

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2001 M3 rear shocks

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sgfan3 - 18 Jul 2006 05:01 GMT
Can anyone recommend a source for "reasonably" priced rear shocks for my
2001 M3 (USA)? My dealer is over $600. OUCH!!!

Thanks!
Bob Smitter - 18 Jul 2006 05:55 GMT
> Can anyone recommend a source for "reasonably" priced rear shocks for my
> 2001 M3 (USA)? My dealer is over $600. OUCH!!!

Darn, other than suspension kits, these are hard to find.  But, here
is one choice: Pelican Parts www.pelicanparts.com  .
They have the stock Boge for $123.25 ea.  BMW part number
33 52 2 283 105.

Bob
sgfan3 - 18 Jul 2006 17:17 GMT
Thanks, Bob. I'll give them a call.

>> Can anyone recommend a source for "reasonably" priced rear shocks for my
>> 2001 M3 (USA)? My dealer is over $600. OUCH!!!
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> Bob
Bob Smitter - 18 Jul 2006 19:05 GMT
> Thanks, Bob. I'll give them a call.

You are certainly welcome.  I have a strong feeling that you
will also need rear shock mounts.  You might want to consider
something better designed than stock.  Pelican has a reenforced
Meyle and a JTD replacement.  For a really robust mount,
look at Turner Motorsport.

Bob
sgfan3 - 25 Jul 2006 03:22 GMT
Very perceptive, Bob. It is actually the mounts that have my attention right
now. They are worn out and need to be replaced.  I figured while I was
there, I'd replace the shocks as well. As for the shocks, I've been quite
happy with their performance and have no complaints with them. Do you think
I can do better without compromising the relatively comfortable ride and
without spending a fortune?

>> Thanks, Bob. I'll give them a call.
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> Bob
Bob Smitter - 25 Jul 2006 03:56 GMT
I was completely satisfied with my stock suspension.  It will cost
a fortune to make any meaningful and properly conceived
modifications.  Just get those beefed-up mounts and replace
the shocks if worn out with the Sachs/Boge ones.

Bob

> Very perceptive, Bob. It is actually the mounts that have my attention
> right now. They are worn out and need to be replaced.  I figured while I
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>> Bob
 
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