E92 M3 Shocks in 135i

IMG · 11-24-2009, 06:43 PM

Does the E92 M3 Shocks and struts fit 135i with the M3 bits,front and rear.

larryn · 11-24-2009, 06:56 PM

They would likely fit, but they are designed for a 500lb heavier car, and would likely drive like you have a solid wheel mounted. Take out dental insurance, because your fillings will be falling out.

IMG · 11-24-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

They would likely fit, but they are designed for a 500lb heavier car, and would likely drive like you have a solid wheel mounted. Take out dental insurance, because your fillings will be falling out.

i was more concerned about the front shocks,r they compatible.

atr_hugo · 11-25-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by larryn

They would likely fit, but they are designed for a 500lb heavier car, and would likely drive like you have a solid wheel mounted. Take out dental insurance, because your fillings will be falling out.

You could always do what Barney Oldfield did, keep a cigar in your mouth. ; -)

IMG · 11-25-2009, 09:07 PM

i was more concerned about the front shocks,r they compatible

IMG · 11-27-2009, 06:44 AM

Any idea?

Justin(OKC) · 11-28-2009, 04:18 PM

I'm not sure on the front struts. I know the rear is not, unless you convert to the M3 rear camber arm, then you can run M3 shocks in the back. I've done that conversion on my car.

IMG · 11-28-2009, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin(OKC)

I'm not sure on the front struts. I know the rear is not, unless you convert to the M3 rear camber arm, then you can run M3 shocks in the back. I've done that conversion on my car.

thank you !!!

fourtailpipes · 12-08-2009, 10:43 AM

justin's right about the rear. i think i read somewhere here that the front should be a straight swap. i've been considering this as part of a complete m3 suspension swap, but i wonder about ride height. in the front, the spring perch on the m3 strut may put the front end too high or low. it may bolt right up, but who knows if the total length is even in the right ballpark. waiting for someone to give this a whack and post pics (hint) so i can proceed with confidence!

Justin(OKC) · 12-08-2009, 11:40 AM

Here's a few pics. The one pic has everything I installed and you can see the rear M3 camber arms. The other pic is installed. Basically the way the shock mounts to the camber link is different. Plus, it's aluminum and lighter.

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