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Fitment on a used shock absorber varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93) was launched in 2019 and has remained in continuous production as the same generation through the period covered by your question, so the basic architecture is shared. However, BMW introduced updates during this run and shock absorber specifications can vary with suspension tune changes made mid-generation, so you should confirm against your exact registration with the breaker rather than assume a straight swap. Never treat year-to-year compatibility as guaranteed without that check.
The M8 Coupe (F92) and M8 Gran Coupe (F93) are distinct body styles with different wheelbases and body structures, which can affect rear suspension components in particular, so you should not assume rear shock absorbers are interchangeable between them. Front shocks may share more in common, but confirm the exact body style against your registration with the breaker before ordering. Always specify Coupe or Gran Coupe when requesting a quote.
The M8 Competition and standard M8 share the same fundamental suspension architecture, so trim level alone does not determine the basic shock absorber fitment. That said, Competition models may carry different damper rates or adaptive suspension calibration as part of their setup, and whether those differences affect physical interchangeability is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. The cosmetic differences between the two trims - badging, wheels, interior detailing - have no bearing on shock absorber fitment whatsoever.
You must specify nearside (NS, left as you sit in the car) or offside (OS, right as you sit in the car) when requesting a shock absorber, as left and right units are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, use NS or OS rather than just left or right to avoid any confusion. Getting the side wrong means the part will not fit, so double-check before you request a quote.
The M8 uses a heavily revised suspension setup compared to the standard 8 Series range, including different mounting points and components tuned to the M8's power and weight, so standard 8 Series shock absorbers are not a like-for-like fit. You should always source shock absorbers specifically listed for the M8 and confirm fitment against your registration with the breaker. Do not assume compatibility just because the cars share a platform.
Front and rear shock absorbers on the M8 are entirely different units and are not interchangeable with each other, so you must specify which axle you need when contacting a breaker. It is common practice to replace shock absorbers in pairs on the same axle to maintain balanced handling, though a breaker can supply a single unit. Always state front or rear, plus NS or OS, to get an accurate quote.