2001 M3 rear shocks

Can anyone recommend a source for "reasonably" priced rear shocks for my
2001 M3 (USA)? My dealer is over $600. OUCH!!!

Thanks!

"sgfan3" > wrote:

> 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

Thanks, Bob. I'll give them a call.


"Bob Smitter" > wrote in message
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> "sgfan3" > wrote:
>
>> 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" > wrote:
> 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

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?


"Bob Smitter" > wrote in message
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> "sgfan3" > wrote:
>> 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
>

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

"sgfan3" > wrote in message
...
> 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?
>
>
> "Bob Smitter" > wrote in message
> news:Sp9vg.66682$9c6.59462@dukeread11...
>> "sgfan3" > wrote:
>>> 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
>>
>
>