[adrlan]

I'm new to BMW's and was told I need new shocks. How do I know if I really do need new ones? And what parts would I need to buy? 09 e90 LCI.

[cvc 22349a]

How many miles on the car, are they leaking oil, does the car bounce up and down?
Look at the aftermarket if you need new shocks. OEM are under damped and perform poorly.

[solishe]

Originally Posted by adrlan

I'm new to BMW's and was told I need new shocks. How do I know if I really do need new ones? And what parts would I need to buy? 09 e90 LCI.

How much are you willing to spend?

[adrlan]

Car has 110,179 miles. Bought it at 108.

Don't have a set budget because I don't know the cost of parts (first car).

[solishe]

Originally Posted by adrlan

Car has 110,179 miles. Bought it at 108.

Don't have a set budget because I don't know the cost of parts (first car).

What do you want out of the suspension? I see you have a 328i. Are you set on just purchasing the stock stuff to replace? Or you want more performance than stock? Lower ride height?

[adrlan]

Looking into stock for now, don't really know too much about performance parts.

[solishe]

Originally Posted by adrlan

Looking into stock for now, don't really know too much about performance parts.

1,2,4,10,11,13 in the front. You will need to know if you have the sport suspension or not

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...16&hg=31&fg=10

And 1 from here:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=31&fg=10

[solishe]

Originally Posted by adrlan

Looking into stock for now, don't really know too much about performance parts.

1,5,6,7 here for rear

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...63&hg=33&fg=45

[solishe]

Originally Posted by adrlan

Looking into stock for now, don't really know too much about performance parts.

And 5 from here. That should get you started. Good luck.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...30&hg=33&fg=30

[vm]

Originally Posted by adrlan

I'm new to BMW's and was told I need new shocks. How do I know if I really do need new ones? And what parts would I need to buy? 09 e90 LCI.

From the picture you posted you can clearly see that the body of the shock is wet with oil. This means that the shock is leaking and needs to be changed.

[adrlan]

How much should I expect to pay to replace it?

[Bbox]

Just get Bilsteins. Not only are the better than stock, but they're most likely cheaper as well.

[adrlan]

Bbox
Are the only things I need, 2 front struts and 2 real shocks? Looked up Bilstein and it was $643.80 for a set of 4. Any other parts needed? Thanks!

[Route 16]

where in cali are you?

[adrlan]

Fresno

[solishe]

Originally Posted by adrlan

Bbox
Are the only things I need, 2 front struts and 2 real shocks? Looked up Bilstein and it was $643.80 for a set of 4. Any other parts needed? Thanks!

At your mileage it's probably best to change mounts too assuming that's never been done. Also change self locking collar nuts. My posts earlier informed what's best to refresh at high mileage.