Bilstein HD front strut sources

[Napes]

Anyone know of a source @ less than $119.95, incl. shipping, for new struts?

Bob Napier

[Guest_anonymous]

Bob, there was a recent post @ Bavauto sale

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,0/page,viewtopic/t,372449/

Daron

[OriginalOwner]

$120 delivered seems to me a screamin' deal.

Cheers,

Carl

[Napes]

Thanks for the link, Daron, and I'll see what BavAuto has to say, because I have new HDs in the rear so I need only the fronts, and I think their special is for a set of all four.

Bob Napier

[eastsidebimmer]

I think they are 10% off any amount...I priced out the set when I put that post together since that's how most folks buy 'em. Give them a ring!

[Chamonix72]

Thanks for the link, Daron, and I'll see what BavAuto has to say, because I have new HDs in the rear so I need only the fronts, and I think their special is for a set of all four.

Bob Napier

Bob, I was able to buy just rears for my car. They suggested the fronts, but I just blew past that and ordered rears only. Shox.com has a good price for Bilsteins, but you do have to buy all 4 there.

[OriginalOwner]

on sale at BavAuto, $104.35 each, buy a pair get free shipping.

Cheers,

Carl

[Napes]

Thanks, Guys. Just bought a pair from BavAuto. Seems like an outstanding price. Appreciate the heads-up.

For comparison, Shox.com wanted $266.80 + shipping. BavAuto is delivering them to my door for $208.70. Considerable difference.

Bob Napier

[BMW0299]

So, which springs would you suggest to go with the HDs? The car is not tracked or autocrossed. I don't want to lower it a lot. Current OEM springs have 165K on them. They're tired, I suppose. -Raine

[bluedevils]

So, which springs would you suggest to go with the HDs? The car is not tracked or autocrossed. I don't want to lower it a lot. Current OEM springs have 165K on them. They're tired, I suppose. -Raine

Eibach pro springs work well with HDs. Or you can buy NOS from BMW.

[eastsidebimmer]

IE Stage I - $225. I studied the stance thread, thought about my needs and landed on the HD Stage I combo with 2 dot rear spring pads. I really like it.

http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/2002-suspension-steering/02iesprings1.html

Here's my 68 on 185/70/13s with about 100 pounds of gear in the boot.

[Napes]

As bluedevils mentioned, I, too, will be installing Eibach Pro springs in the front when I install the new Bilstein HDs. Bought a set of Eibach springs for my wife's '76 about 6 mos. ago and installed the rears, so now will be the time to install the fronts.

Bob Napier

[jgerock]

Raine -

I have H&R springs and Bilstein HD's on my car. Very comfortable on long trips (Arkansas is the longest trip so far).