O.K. i'm hooked... let's talk suspension (archive)

Traded my 98 540i sport for 99 740i and in my 4 days of ownership, i really can't believe the difference in build quality. The 5 was sporty, but didn't really feel like a world class auto. The suspension i thought was a bit firm for a daily driver, and the setup on the 7 is a bit soft.
Found Bilstien rear shocks HD for $132ea. and wondered how much firmer than stock these would be. I know the OEM sport pkge. shocks are 100% firmer. Can i use either w/ stock springs? Don't really want to change the profile w/ lower springs. Can't seem to find front Bilstein except from Dinan.
Way overpriced and don't know if these go with stock springs? Is replacing "shocks only" a waste of time/money?
Same labor either way??
Thanks for any insight here.
Regards,
Alan
99 740i

Follow Ups:

My opinion... Green Ox 18:59 4/07/2002 (4)
- works for me, best place to buy? Thx Randy Alan D 20:52 4/07/2002 (3)
  - www.tirerack.com, total was $290 or so... (more) Green Ox 21:05 4/07/2002 (2)
    - Hey Randy, you are the pic postin banchee! Salty Dawg 21:37 4/07/2002 (1)
      - Can't help it, I'm just a braggart...!! Green Ox 21:49 4/07/2002 (0)

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