Recommendation for rear shock absorbers

[DeanB]

Morning all, looking for some advice on best replacement rear shock absorbers for my 2.8 facelift z3. Not needed for racing or track days just normal road conditions. Any recommendations?

 

[AntStark]

Sachs (OEM) if you can find them or Monroe are a good alternative. Change the top mounts at the same time

 

[Zephyr]

Sachs are available for the 2.8 at 53€ each and are the best price/value.

 

[DeanB]

Sachs are available for the 2.8 at 53€ each and are the best price/value.

Brilliant - appreciate the advice.

 

[Stevo7682]

As said sachs were oe fit rears are still not to bad to get front are now getting rare as remaining stock getting limited.
Stephen.

 

[DeanB]

Thanks Steve - any recommendations where to buy?

 

[DeanB]

Sachs (OEM) if you can find them or Monroe are a good alternative. Change the top mounts at the same time

Thanks Ant - sounds good advice to change over the mounts at the same time. Any recommendations on where to buy - trying to avoid ebay as not sure on pedigree of parts

 

[Stevo7682]

Got mine from guy on ebay came with Meyle top mounts find them post you up the link.
Stephen.

 

[Stevo7682]

FOR BMW Z3 97-03 SACHS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOCKER MEYLE HD HEAVY DUTY MOUNTS | eBay

2 x REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS *MAY SUPPLY SACHS/BOGE OR MEYLE SHOCK ABSORBERS, BOTH WITH 2 YEAR WARRANTY!* 2 x MEYLE HEAVY DUTY REAR MOUNTS FITS Description Model Year kW HP cc Build BMW - Z3 (E36) - 1.8 10.95 - 10.98 85 116 1796 Convertible BMW - Z3 (E36) - 1.9 01.99 - 01.03 85 116 1895 Convertible...

www.ebay.co.uk

This is where i got mine did have a discount coupon so only paid 114.95.
Stephen

 

[DeanB]

FOR BMW Z3 97-03 SACHS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SHOCKER MEYLE HD HEAVY DUTY MOUNTS | eBay

2 x REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS *MAY SUPPLY SACHS/BOGE OR MEYLE SHOCK ABSORBERS, BOTH WITH 2 YEAR WARRANTY!* 2 x MEYLE HEAVY DUTY REAR MOUNTS FITS Description Model Year kW HP cc Build BMW - Z3 (E36) - 1.8 10.95 - 10.98 85 116 1796 Convertible BMW - Z3 (E36) - 1.9 01.99 - 01.03 85 116 1895 Convertible...

www.ebay.co.uk

This is where i got mine did have a discount coupon so only paid 114.95.
Stephen

Thanks Steve will get those ordered.

 

[BillyB]

You could give Autodoc a look if you've not ordered yet.

 

[cityconstable]

Standard bilstiens work great. Just did mine.

 

[Lee]

Grab the brands like Sachs & Monroe while you still can, both have now stopped making for the Z3 platform so they will eventually disappear.