Shock Absorber

[alanhkc]

My mechanic said I need to replace the rear shock absorber. I dont track, just daily drive, any suggestion?
I found two different brands which are Monroe and Bilstein, which one is better?

[brocklanders]

bilstein is better then anything.

[DietTab]

stay far far away from monroe

[alanhkc]

Originally Posted by DietTab

stay far far away from monroe

Or you think I should get the stock one? Or Bilstein is the stock one?

[alanhkc]

and there is one with B4 OEM Replacement - w/ Deleted Sport Supension (Standard Suspension S225A), and the other is B4 OEM Replacement. Which one I should get if my 135i does not have the sport package??

[DietTab]

bilstein. doesnt matter which one really if you just want replacements.

[Iron Man]

Originally Posted by alanhkc

and there is one with B4 OEM Replacement - w/ Deleted Sport Supension (Standard Suspension S225A), and the other is B4 OEM Replacement. Which one I should get if my 135i does not have the sport package??

I believe the sport suspension is standard on the 135i.

[chris82]

Just one? Replace it with the same part then

[alanhkc]

Originally Posted by Iron Man

I believe the sport suspension is standard on the 135i.

so which one I should get or they are the same?

[BratsForBilstein]

You should purchase the B4 OE replacements. The damping will be slightly more firm than your current shock absorbers. The OE shocks on your car are Sachs twin tubes and the Bilstein B4's are monotubes. I would suggest that you replace both rear dampers. It is generally good practice to replace things like this in pairs. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.

[MarkkyyMan]

Comparing Bilstein to Monroe is like comparing BMW to Hyundai.

Checkout Bilstein or Koni, can't go wrong with either.