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12-30-2017, 11:56 AM

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Blue Chip

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I know of a set of X74s that are about to hit the used market. They’ll probably last about 18 seconds before selling...

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12-30-2017, 01:41 PM

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The best price/availability I found on Bilsteins was from TireRack. I tried to buy them from someone else but they only sent me one - with no promise on when I’d get the other...

Wow, that sucks!
Can you share the vendor to not order from?

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12-31-2017, 11:13 PM

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I went with an Eibach sport springs and Koni shock setup when I overhauled/upgraded at about 75k. I was surprised at how degraded and worn the original shocks were. The much stiffer new suspension actually rode smoother!

Bottom line - if you have a 996 it's probably time. And do your motor mounts too.

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01-01-2018, 10:10 AM

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Wow, that sucks!
Can you share the vendor to not order from?

Mom pretty sure it was Turner Motor Sports - they usually specialize in BMW parts. They advertised a great price (about $50 cheaper than anyone else at the time) for the right part # I was looking for...

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