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I chickened out, for now, from making some coilover spring suspension hardware, and am going to install some Bilstein sports and ST springs. When the springs are out and I've got things apart, what else will I probably find that needs replacement in there?

That's the same setup I did in my E12 last year and I am very pleased with it.

I decided to get some other major stuff done at the same time since the suspension would be out. I ordered new strut mounts for all four corners along with all new hardware, etc. Beware, the front mounts are pricey... over $100/ea.

By the way, you're lucky if you actually found all new Bilstein Sports. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the rear ones from? They were NLA when I bought them in Dec. 2007, but I scored a set from Bavarian Auto off a tip from Eddie in TO.

JoshInAtlanta wrote:By the way, you're lucky if you actually found all new Bilstein Sports. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the rear ones from? They were NLA when I bought them in Dec. 2007, but I scored a set from Bavarian Auto off a tip from Eddie in TO.

Yup. BavAuto was the source, but they were custom ordered.
Thanks for the reply and info.

Brian Smith wrote:

JoshInAtlanta wrote:By the way, you're lucky if you actually found all new Bilstein Sports. If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the rear ones from? They were NLA when I bought them in Dec. 2007, but I scored a set from Bavarian Auto off a tip from Eddie in TO.

Yup. BavAuto was the source, but they were custom ordered.
Thanks for the reply and info.

Wow, good to know they can still help out! By the way, I came to the conclusion to the strut mounts based on the condition of my front setup. They were cracking and generally worn out. At the time, the car was 27 years old with 150k miles... so I figure they led a good life.

You can use realoem.com to see the parts lists. If you have the time, it's less money to inspect the parts before you haul off and buy replacements.

JoshInAtlanta wrote:By the way, I came to the conclusion to the strut mounts based on the condition of my front setup. They were cracking and generally worn out. At the time, the car was 27 years old with 150k miles... so I figure they led a good life.

Yes, Josh suggested that I change out the the upper strut mount bearings and the spring pads (front and rear) too while I updated the suspension (once more. )

That was a good call Josh...Thanks man!

Eddie in TO wrote:

JoshInAtlanta wrote:By the way, I came to the conclusion to the strut mounts based on the condition of my front setup. They were cracking and generally worn out. At the time, the car was 27 years old with 150k miles... so I figure they led a good life.

Yes, Josh suggested that I change out the the upper strut mount bearings and the spring pads (front and rear) too while I updated the suspension (once more. )

That was a good call Josh...Thanks man!

No problem... I'd hate to do that job twice for nothing!