Which Suspension to go with?

[hinchcliffe]

Hey guys, first post and I searched but couldn't find a definitive question similar.

have a 2005 4.8is with air issues....

I've found a bunch of info and made a few calls to get pricing on springs / struts / shocks

~$1900 - Stock BMW parts
~$1800 - Strutmasters branded stuff
~$1500 - Bilstein's with stock BMW springs
~$1100 - Bilstein's with H&R sport
~$995 - BC Racing BR Coil overs

Prices include the strut bearing and all mounts for the equipment along with the "plug-in" suspension issue light reset.

I hear good things about the BC but not necessarily long term responses to how they hold up. But for a few bucks more Bilstein / H&R is a similar package to what I've had before on my e39 528i and e46 328ci.

Thoughts, I plan to do the install myself so that cost is irrelevant. Who's done it ("Raj" seems to be the best go to guy?) and what issues did you run across when in there. I plan to leave plumbing in place, though remove and sell most of the rest.

Drivers front and passenger rear air bag just went, I just replaced the pump motor so its time for a change. The front struts (BWI Group) were from 2012 based on the sticker on them.

Thanks guys.