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In Reply to: Need advice on failing rear suspension--'88M6 posted by SteveW on February 24, 2001 at 20:36:15:
* When you replace it you will get better quality
equipment. The SLS just uses run-of-the-mill Boge
shocks that aren't that special.
* People loved driving this car (e.g., race car
builder I know) before the SLS existed.
* A Ferrari is a pretty decent car and they
just use sport shocks and springs last time
I checked.
* Mine sprung a leaked and then flipped out
on me, almost causing me to wreck. In other
words, it is a somewhat complex bell & whistle
that is not for the automobile purist.
* On the other hand, it is for the car collector
purist who wants to keep everything stock.
* Also, there is some benefit to a well-tuned,
working SLS.
* Of course, you can go back or change so don't
sweat your decision either way.
Finally, from the sound of it you should go for a
less drastic modification than you think. If you
want to lower a little bit than don't lower at all. If you want sport, go for the heavy duty.
If you want heavy duty, go for street...
I don't want to make the decision for you, so
I have just tried to be factual. I hope this
helps.
The rear suspension on my '88 M6 has progressively been getting worse; & from reading the archives here it looks like I should get rid of the self-leveling & have Bilsteins or Konis (or Boges) installed instead. My question is, what type of shocks are best for everday urban/surburban (not all that aggressive) driving? Ride quality is probably as important to me as handling. Also, what else should I have my mechanic replace (if anything) while this is being done?
My M6 also has the front end shimmey problem so I need to have the front bushings replaced, etc. Anything I should be thinking about while having that done so that front & rear suspensions are well matched?
Thanks for any advice! I've owned this car for 8 years but it's been pretty pampered so I'm just starting to learn about a lot of this.....(and everything is completely stock so far).
SteveW
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