Rear shocks for R36

[Vee]

I need to replace the rear shock absorbers on my 2010 R36. Any recommendations for brands or suppliers?

[3C4M Guy]

How sporty or firm are you looking for? Similar to OEM or something better?
Despite all the advances in technology, the ride/handling compromise is just that - a compromise. With firmer suspension comes better control but with a harsher ride.

[Vee]

OEM or slightly firmer



These seem like a good deal, I assume the R36 would have the sports suspension?

[3C4M Guy]

R36 OEM shocks are a bit firmer than standard OEM - but I don't think greatly so.

Koni sports yellow are a high quality sports shock that give better control without being too harsh. Nobody will quote numbers but they might be 15-20% up on standard. Part number for rear is 8040-1352Sport.

Bilstein B6 are possibly a step firmer again ... maybe 20%+. So more control but firmer ride.
Bilstein B4 are more equivalent to OEM and B8 are similar to B6 but designed for a lowered spring.
One thing to bear in mind is - those people who are unhappy with Bilstein generally feel they are too hard.

[Vee]

FYI I went with some Bilstein B4's. Feel firmer but that may just be because the old ones were tired. An improvement in my opinion in any case.

[louiz]

R36 OEM shocks are a bit firmer than standard OEM - but I don't think greatly so.

Koni sports yellow are a high quality sports shock that give better control without being too harsh. Nobody will quote numbers but they might be 15-20% up on standard. Part number for rear is 8040-1352Sport.

Bilstein B6 are possibly a step firmer again ... maybe 20%+. So more control but firmer ride.
Bilstein B4 are more equivalent to OEM and B8 are similar to B6 but designed for a lowered spring.
One thing to bear in mind is - those people who are unhappy with Bilstein generally feel they are too hard.

Thank you for the information.

Would you recommend Sachs? I think they are the OEM for R36?

Do you by any chance have Sachs part numbers for R36?