Ztt rear shocks

ashleywood.ash · 20th February 2017, 19:09

Hi guys.
I know this has been discussed quite a bit and I have read up.
Which shocks are best for ££
I know Matt has some but at £120 a pair I can't really afford that. Are there any that don't need mods?
Is there any difference between e36 and e46 and is it a matter of buying a 14mm drill bit and drilling the 12mm hole.

Brian linked these in a thread:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262602545751

Has anyone used them, are they a straight fit?

Cheers

Sorry for questions I need car ready for Friday

Madderz · 20th February 2017, 21:39

Rover 75 tourer ones go straight on, but are a bit dearer than the ones Brian suggested, still cheaper than ZTT ones though!

Damping is less firm, but given how rubbish the roads are in Sheffield, I honestly wish I'd fitted 75 spec ones on mine last year!

spyder · 20th February 2017, 21:51

As discussed before the BMW will fit with the 14mm hole drilled out-a bit of a job in hardened steel.

BMW use one type across their range and been reflex type gas shocks, they are slightly harder. This is ideal for towing the van and for a partially loaded tourer.

Craig.

tourer82 · 20th February 2017, 21:52

I drilled out some e46 ones and they have been fine... And way cheaper!

marinabrian · 20th February 2017, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashleywood.ash

Hi guys.
I know this has been discussed quite a bit and I have read up.
Which shocks are best for ££
I know Matt has some but at £120 a pair I can't really afford that. Are there any that don't need mods?
Is there any difference between e36 and e46 and is it a matter of buying a 14mm drill bit and drilling the 12mm hole.

Brian linked these in a thread:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262602545751

Has anyone used them, are they a straight fit?

Cheers

Sorry for questions I need car ready for Friday

They will fit without drilling or fannying about, and yes I've used them

They will certainly be suitable for trundling along Ecclesall Road, when you pop out for a bottle of Hendo's.

You wouldn't guess that a night out on West Street, followed by lates at Josephine's, and a cooked breakfast at Butler's tearoom the following day, was once a regular occurrence

Brian

DMGRS · 20th February 2017, 23:09

Have dropped you a PM.

ashleywood.ash · 21st February 2017, 10:17

Thanks guys.
Gone for the skint option and ordered those in the link Brian.

Indeed Sheffields roads are awful but also tow a van so need a bit of stiffness.

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tourer82 Regular poster ZT 190 SE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Parbold Posts: 81 Thanks: 38 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	I drilled out some e46 ones and they have been fine... And way cheaper!

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ashleywood.ash Loves to post ZT-T Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sheffield Posts: 475 Thanks: 0 Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts	Thanks guys. Gone for the skint option and ordered those in the link Brian. Indeed Sheffields roads are awful but also tow a van so need a bit of stiffness.