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Hi
Answered my own question, MSport suspension is a 15 mm height reduction so standard shocks are OK.
Last edited by Muzz258; 02-24-2018 at 08:44 PM.
1999 2.8L Z3 Roadster,
2000 3.0L Z3 Roadster,
There is only one thing more pleasurable than working on a Z3, that's driving it top down on a fine day.
Apprentice w/#yrs. exp.
From my understanding, MSport shocks/struts are not the same as standard,
in dimensions or part#'s!
Verify here:http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do
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It's been awhile since I owned my z3,
but I think I recall correctly.
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Yes they have a different part numbers. Only OE are available at silly prices, no after market ones. I was looking at the impact of fitting standard shocks/struts. Since the difference in ride height is only 15 mm, I concluded that standard shocks/struts would be OK.
1999 2.8L Z3 Roadster,
2000 3.0L Z3 Roadster,
There is only one thing more pleasurable than working on a Z3, that's driving it top down on a fine day.
Apprentice w/#yrs. exp.
Yes,theoretically ok,
but in practicality,
a much shorter service life,
as you shall soon see.
Sim Simma
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M and non-M struts are mostly interchangeable, the key difference is non-M sway bars connect to the control arm whereas M sway bars connect to the strut. Thus, you can use either type of strut on a non-M, but an M requires an M strut.
Should be fine using the non-sport suspension on a sport Z3 model as well. No reason to expect a decrease in part life...
Last edited by BimmerBreaker; 02-24-2018 at 11:15 PM.
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