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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 04:52 AM
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When I purchased my 2005 545i it already had H&R springs on stock struts. But I think the struts are completely blown now. When I stop short I feel the left front kind of knock and the left front wheel kind of moves. Gonna check it out today to see if anything is actually damaged but I'm leaning towards a blown strut. My question is what is a good strut to replace it with. I was on Jlevi and they sell the Koni yellow sports for 650$ or Koni FSDs for 720$ I think. Let me know if anyone is running struts/springs setups and what's good and what's not good. Thanks.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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I've sold a lot of KSport Coilovers on this forum. Price is $925 shipped. You can adjust height and rebound.

If you do a search for KSport you'll find a ton of reviews.

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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I read about them. Might just end up doin them
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Before you spend the cash on the struts take a look at the front thrust rod bushings . May be leaking causing the noise and the tire to shift .
Much cheaper fix .
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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yea im going to check it today, i work next door to a mechanic and am gonna put it on the lift and check it myself...if its that i will just fix that, but i still want to buy struts cause mine are on their way.
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