Z3 M front strut mount question.

[PYX]

Hello,I’m trying to work out what I need to replace the top mounts on the front struts on my M Roadster.
I have the OEM part numbers and the BMW ones are about £280.00 each which seems pricey.

Aftermarket ones don’t seem to be available anywhere ie Lemforder etc they are about £70.00 each but out of stock everywhere.
What I’ve gleaned so far is the M car mounts are different to the non M and they are handed left and right. The ones I’ve found seem to be left or right and look concentric and quite different to the ones I think I need.

has anyone had any experience of the M car top mounts or is the only route, keep the 24 year old ones or get my eyeballs pulled out by BMW.
Any advice welcome.
Cheers.

 

[Althulas]

I waited nearly two years to get the oem ones and paid a bit less than your quote.
Pays to Google about, a bit cheaper

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I did see some from Corteco some time ago but decided to go oem

never heard of this make from the states if you need to save money though

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[Nodzed]

I went OEM too. They are sided and offset so non M are different.

 

[PYX]

Thanks for the replies,
There does seem to be more choice available in the US.
Turner motorsports in the USA Have a KYB version the numbers seem to match. With shipping and duty etc I can get both for the same price as 1 OEM, think I’ll give them a try.

 

[Nodzed]

FirstLine do them £40 each

 

[t-tony]

Personally I wouldn't use First-line. If you do, make sure to keep your receipt safe.

Tony.

 

[Nodzed]

Personally I wouldn't use First-line. If you do, make sure to keep your receipt safe.

Tony.

TBH I've never heard of them before, just googled the part.

 

[t-tony]

First used them in the early to mid 90s Niall. Quality was never great. Parts aimed at the retail car market I reckon.

Tony.

 

[PYX]

Thanks guys,
Think I’ve made up my mind and will try the KYB at least I’ve heard of them.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5760249-front-upper-strut-mount-left/

Cheers.

 

[t-tony]

KYB are good stuff, you won't go far wrong with them.

Tony.

 

[Pingu]

Thanks guys,
Think I’ve made up my mind and will try the KYB at least I’ve heard of them.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-5760249-front-upper-strut-mount-left/

Cheers.

Cheaper than OEM. I paid £110 in 2020.