Rear shocks change

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Alan W
Joined: Thu 20 Jun, 2013 10:56
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Bexley, Kent UK

Rear shocks change

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I'm shortly going to fit some new rear shocks, am I guessing right that its probably worthwhile changing the top mounts at the same time? And are the top mounts main dealer only or are they available as a pattern part? If so are any of the pattern makes significantly better than others?
1999 facelit Z3 Roadster 2.8 Auto in Cosmos Black aka 'Gloria'
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BladeRunner919
Joined: Fri 17 Feb, 2012 20:18
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  Z3 roadster 1.9

Re: Rear shocks change

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OEM ones are rubbish. Get Meyle HD ones - I paid about £20 for mine.
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pingu
Joined: Fri 30 Apr, 2004 16:01
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  M roadster S50

Re: Rear shocks change

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Top mounts can be obtained from the original manufacturer.

A bit of searching will reveal the answer :wink: .
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Alan W
Joined: Thu 20 Jun, 2013 10:56
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Bexley, Kent UK

Re: Rear shocks change

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1999 facelit Z3 Roadster 2.8 Auto in Cosmos Black aka 'Gloria'
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Mugs
Joined: Wed 07 Aug, 2013 01:26
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  Z3 roadster 1.9

Re: Rear shocks change

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got those on mine and they are great. :wink:
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Southernboy
Joined: Thu 07 Oct, 2010 12:39
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  Z3 roadster 3.0i
Location: Johannesburg

Re: Rear shocks change

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Meyle make really good kit. They also do the drive belts as well as the belt tensioners amongst other bits like steering / wishbone bushes, exhaust mounting rubber parts etc etc... (I've used them extensively over the years - price wise there's no comparison).. :wink:
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