E34 B10Biturbo replacement shock info needed - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

alpinadvl · 26th February 2005, 18:14

To my friends,

Does anyone know the specific part for replacement of the Alpina shocks for the E34?

I know(I think) they are Bilstein shocks....
can they be purchased from stock from Bilstein, or is it necessary to purchase from Alpina?

Any help is appreciated!

-Alf

kees · 27th February 2005, 21:30

If I recall correctly they are standard Bilstein shocks valved to Alpina specs. The arrangement seems to be that Bilstein are not allowed to sell them, but must refer to Alpina.

alpinadvl · 28th February 2005, 04:16

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Originally Posted by kees

If I recall correctly they are standard Bilstein shocks valved to Alpina specs. The arrangement seems to be that Bilstein are not allowed to sell them, but must refer to Alpina.

I had a strong feeling about this....I wonder if this is definite though.

m5 killer · 28th February 2005, 14:54

only alpina part i changed mine a couple of years back, they are not available from any other source.

alpinadvl · 28th February 2005, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5 killer

only alpina part i changed mine a couple of years back, they are not available from any other source.

Thanks both for your replies.....I thought as much.

Sherlock · 26th August 2008, 16:23

I need to replace the B10 front shocks. I can order the genuine parts from Alpina. I'm tempted by the adjustable Bilstein PSS10 (in 10 positions) like the ones featured here: Turner Motorsport - Item# GM5-8611-HO - E46 M3 Bilstein PSS10 Adjustable Coil Over Suspension Kit (Replaces PSS9 Kit) - E46.

Any advise or experience feedback with these?

Thanks in advance.

Dirk BT · 26th August 2008, 16:54

Is the PSS10 available for the e34?

GaAlpinaowner · 26th August 2008, 17:10

If they are available for a E34 and you want a much better suspension - go this route. They are coil overs and the Ride Height is adjustable as well as compression and rebound (10settings). I have the PSS9s on my 996 and they blow away the stock porsche suspension. I would assume price to still be less than Alpina spec bilsteins....I am seeing 2000 - 2400 price range over here for the PSS9s

puppypilgrim · 26th August 2008, 19:50

Sherlock, these shocks are absolutely the cat's meow but I don't think they are available for the E34.

The suspension is the one thing I would be happy to change about my BiTurbo.

Ferrari-Bmw · 3rd September 2008, 00:42

I have just bought Bilstein sport ,,,,,,,,, and is satishfied