aftermarket shocks w/stock struts, any problem?

[runetang]

Would someone have problems running aftermarket shocks for the back, nothing too expensive, maybe some Tokico's or some such, with new RSM's, and sport springs all around, relatively soft sport springs, except leaving the stock struts on the front of the car?

Do the struts fail as easily as the shocks? do they typically go out before or after shocks? I'd like to think this would be a nice budget suspension setup that wouldn't be too problematic, or expensive, while still providing the look and ride i want, which would be low, only slightly stiffer than stock, with some noticable cornering improvements, but nothing track worthy. Thoughts?

Also, has anyone purchased new OEM front struts for their 325/8? If so, how much did they cost?

[SG_M3]

you usually replace shocks in sets. Personally I wouldn't run this combo, but would it work? yes.

[runetang]

Oh well theres alot of people who wouldnt run this setup, thats all relative to each individual's wants and needs for their suspension, and I know you track your car.

I'm just looking for an inexpensive way to get the car dropped, but not too inexpensive, because i know too cheap = problems.

So im trying to strike a good medium. I know typically struts and shocks come together in sets, but i could easily just order the shocks.

The rear RSM's are going bad so while theyre fixing that i want to save some money on labor and get the car dropped, but funds are always an issue.