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I replaced mine w/Bilstien's when I did springs at (archive)
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Posted by Salty Dawg on April 08, 2002 at 06:29:11:

In Reply to: 183000km on my '97 740i... posted by Mihajlo on April 08, 2002 at 03:56:09:

93,000 miles. My original Boge's were definately due! If I am you, I would keep the originals for at least 50k more miles and put that money into something else, like Dinan engine/tranny software, CAI, etc.

Just my opinion!

David
Salty Dawg


... shocks tested recently, working 'like new'.

An interesting point to remember - if you notice a little bit of oil-marks ('sweating') just under the spring-holder on the front struts, don't be alarmed. I had the suspension specialist shop quoting me for the shocks replacement because of this. Luckily I decided to check with official agent first, just in case. The guy (very pleasant & helpfull) laughed and said that's 100% normal.

Regards,
Mihajlo
South Africa
'97 740i




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