Putting sport package shocks on 1997 non sport package 318i...

[84 GRANDSPORT]

Will Putting sport package shocks on 1997 non sport package 318i do any damage? I purchased both shocks & they look identicle? Should I put the non sport ones on (more expensive for some reason?) or the Sport ones on? I am gonna return which ever ones I dont use...I am leaning towards using the Sport ones but do not want to damage anuything!

[Dark Helmet]

yes... it will likely blow out the shocks relatively quickly. why? because you are asking the shock is likely too short to have the correct range of travel available...

better option: Bilstien Tourings... damping more like the sport shocks, but long enough for non-sport springs.

[84 GRANDSPORT]

yes... it will likely blow out the shocks relatively quickly. why? because you are asking the shock is likely too short to have the correct range of travel available...

better option: Bilstien Tourings... damping more like the sport shocks, but long enough for non-sport springs.

I have both shocks in my hand (sport & NON SPORT) they are identicle other then the #'s on them that you have to look for to see.

[Daved]

There's not much difference between the sport and the non-sport suspension, AFAIK the springs are just lower and that's all (not even stiffer enough to notice a difference). You will not blow out anything.

[e36]

I agree with daved. I have friends that slam there cars with stock shocks and they still last for a while

[Mr.M]

There will be no benefit to using OEM sports or regular. I'd go with Bilsteins though regardless. OEM shocks suck.

[84 GRANDSPORT]

Thanks guys...I would go bilstiens if it was my Vette but the 318i is my wifes daily driver...