Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[IamFODI]

After 10 years and just 20k miles, I'm starting to think I want to pull my Bilstein B4s out and do something else--something that rides "better" on the street but still offers better handling performance; I don't do track days in this car. For shocks running with stock springs and hardware, what are some opinions based on current offerings? Last I paid attention years ago, the B6's affected ride height, the rear spring pad thicknesses were in play, and if I recall, maybe BMW had a spring change somewhere in 2003 resulting in some cars having a different ride height. CSL springs were in play at some point, Dinan springs were available. If there is a thread, or threads here I've missed, apologies in advance.

You'll be hard pressed to decisively improve both ride and handling over stock without a really sophisticated damper à la Öhlins DFV. Koni Special Active has a similar mechanism, though I get the impression it's not as good for more dynamic driving.

Maybe consider Koni Yellows?

[bavarian3]

Ok figured it out. The cable needs to be seated inside the two little gaps then they'll act as rails.


Mine(as pictured) came unseated on removal.

[bavarian3]

It kind of just clips back on from what I remember. If you only did one side, it could help by removing the other side and seeing how it’s clipped on there.

Thanks I must be overthinking something. When I clip in the white housing the latch doesn't seem to be grabbing the cable upon pulling the door handle.

[jpy1980]

For those who have re-installed their front door panels, any tips on installing the handle cable latch? Kinda stuck and youtube videos make it look way too easy.

It kind of just clips back on from what I remember. If you only did one side, it could help by removing the other side and seeing how it’s clipped on there.

[bavarian3]

For those who have re-installed their front door panels, any tips on installing the handle cable latch? Kinda stuck and youtube videos make it look way too easy.