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Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:34 pm

Guys i`m fed up with the standard shocks and hide height of my 320 4dr so what shocks and springs do you recommend???? i dont want to spend loads of money either as my other car gets that :mad: :cry:
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Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:51 pm

If you want a cheap suspension kit, G-Max do some great entry level ones, around £150-£200.
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Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:05 pm

cheers mate, what sort of drop is wise??? the car is my daily runner ect so dont want it on the floor + i wont get it on my drive :cry:
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Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:09 pm

drop it 40mm it looks good and you can still use it i.e get on your drive etc 8)
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Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:17 pm

The gmax kit i have is 40mm all round, which should be cool for daily drive etc.

http://www.roadrunnermotorsport.co.uk/i ... prices.asp
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Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:32 pm

AVO do springs with a 25mm drop for about £80
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Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:40 pm

FlappySocks wrote:AVO do springs with a 25mm drop for about £80
Think hes looking for a suspension kit.
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Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:42 pm

Rkive wrote: Think hes looking for a suspension kit.
They do shocks as well, or use the standard ones.
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Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:53 am

its all about the koni ajustables mate ive fitted a set to my 318i and can belive how well it grips nowwell worth the pennys
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H&R, eibach and bilstein anything else is a waste of money including koni adjustables too hard
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Sat Dec 01, 2007 11:31 am

cheers for the advice guys 8)

has anyone got any second hand stuff kicking about??? yes i know it aint big money but this really is only a runner so dont want to spend loads on something that aint worth it :cry: i want a 325i next year so this motor will go some time in the new year.
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