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Old 05-11-2017, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AV8R4AA View Post
Both times I have tried Bilstein shocks, I have been disappointed.
On a BMW 635 and on a BMW E39 wagon.

They are the stiffest concrete pillars I have ever had the displeasure of
riding in.

I absolutely hate them. Expensive, way too stiff and overrated.

Buy your self a cast iron rod, paint them yellow and install.
That is what you will be feeling before you drop major money on
Bilstein (non) shock absorbers. 👎🏻
What would you recommend? What do you have on your two X5s?
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