Hi all,
I'm about to change the front shocks on the car what do you recommend Bilsteins or Sachs/Boge they are both about the same price. The car has been lowered approx 45mm the rear shocks were changed before I bought the car but I have replaced the springs. Also is this a an easy job to do I'm thinking of changing them myself.
TIA Bobby

1993 320 CE 24V (Carat Duchatelet) 80K miles

Bobby,

These are not difficult to replace if you're careful and have a floor jack.

I recommend the Bilstein performance struts. Make sure you inspect the upper mount while it's apart.

Good luck,

It all depends who you ask. However, I replaced mine with Bilstein HD and I am happy with the results. Since you lowered your car, you may want to get the "performance" or "sport". BTW, I changed the struts myself but, I do have access to a lift which made the job easier. I borrowed the spring compressor from AUTOZONE. Do a alignment after the replacement.
Good luck.

. . .I would stick with the Bilsteins. After crawling all afternoon under my ' new ' 300CE, I see the previous owner had fitted Bilstein HD's and the ride is just a sweet as it gets.. !:)

I'm sorry to disagree, but changing your front shocks(struts) does not require any front end adjustment of any kind, unless you change some other parts.

Good luck,