Touring coil overs

[barryj]

I have already asked a question on the touring suspension and been told that the struts on all tourings are of the 51mm 325i variety.

Given that have they got this wrong states 45mm strut:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPAX-RSX-COILOVER ... 240%3A1318

And states 51mm strut:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPAX-RSX-COILOVER ... 240%3A1318

I am not buying the Spax ones BTW, its the GAZ I am getting but just noticed this when surfing.

[mr_dink]

Hi Barry,

I think the first listing should actually be a kit for saloons as they give production dates of 88-93.

Realoem is telling me there were no 316 tourings until 91.

Also they state except 4wd, all the 4wd models were 325s IIRC.

I would guess that the kit pictured is 51mm, the pictures are the same in both so I reckon they're just listing the same kit for different models. Don't really think they know what they're on about!

[barryj]

I thiny you are right, I will be ringing the guys at Gaz tomorrow.

[Theo]

If your 316i touring is on it's original suspension then it will definitely have 51mm struts.

Let me know what Gaz say, I need a set of coilovers with spherical bearing rear top mounts at some point - would be interested in what price they quote you.

[barryj]

No worries I will let you know

[BadDave]

Theo

IIRC a pr of Gold range,rears with springs and R/J top mounts cost me about £330 delivered late last year.

HTH

[Theo]

Theo

IIRC a pr of Gold range,rears with springs and R/J top mounts cost me about £330 delivered late last year.

HTH

Cheers Dave, that's not too bad. Sadly I need the fronts as well

[barryj]

Thick end of £800 I am budgeting, by the time I add the brake conversion and the G-werx hub adapters I reckon the whole front/rear suspension & brake package will be about £3k

[Theo]

Will be a good setup though Barry

When you talk to Gaz, ask them if the E30zone discount that JimmyC organised is still valid.

[BadDave]

Ask for Dave Lyon and mention the Zone discount
When i did, it only applied to the dampers and not the springs or top mounts IIRC

Still better than nothing though