Hello all. I have a 2003 R53 with 110,000 miles and the original struts are toast. I am looking for suggestions on a good reasonably priced replacement option. I need all 4 struts. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, MINIJAM
^^^^ agree I would say get the FSD's or if you are all OEM and don't want to drop a lot of money in the car at 110,000 you could buy cheap shocks and struts from Rock-auto. I would not go the cheap route because you get what you pay for.
Thanks for the info. I don't want to go cheap but I can't spend big money either. What are your thoughts on KYB?
KYB's are great but a set (4) of them will cost more then Koni FSD'S. Well that is unless you don't get a good deal. I priced the two sets out on Tirerack.
Lemmiesee now, he got 110,000 miles off his STOCK struts? Why not just get another set of STOCK struts for the next 110,000 miles?
What with my eye problems of late, I seem to be driving less [double/triple/quadruple vision seems to have that effect on me]. My lenses have been changed twice this summer and I have had eye surgery...all to no avail. So, it seems that my penchant for HPDEs is coming to a close, and maybe MOTD, as well. I WAS going to go with the Koni Yellows for track and Dragon-slaying, but just may go back to stock struts, OR those Bilsteins that Way has. Sighhhh...getting older sure does suck....:frown2:
Did you go with the Koni fsd's? I've I'm heavily considering getting a set but have been unsure how they compare to the factory shocks/struts? What do all you fsd owners think of them? Also are kyb strut mount very good or do you have another recommendation. It's mainly a daily driver with some spirited driving and the potential for an Autocross event or 2 tops each year.....
Don't do FSDs if you plan to run anything less than stock height. They'll fail. Ask me how I know. :roll eyes: I'm a HUGE fan of the Bilstein Sports with Swift Spec-R springs, and front camber plates and lower rear control arms of your choice (I'm partial to Vorschlag and H-sport, respectively). This combo is comfortable for the street, but stiff enough to take whatever you throw at it.
I am running the FSD and the Ver 1 TSW springs with no issues BUT these springs are no longer available, so I would suggest stock or the Bilsteins.
I'm planning on sticking with stock ss+ springs, at most would look at jcw springs(or equal drop) as I drive in areas, around once a week, which I would not clear otherwise. That being said, how did the fsds compare to oem units? How was/is the handling? How was/is the ride quality? Would you recommend ie fixed plates or oem plates?