Lowering Springs and shocks for 325i Convertible?

[funga007]

Hello peeps!

My Balljoint is cracked so it needs replacing. but was thinking while it is having that done i should lower my convertible.

i am currently running on disgusting 17s and will be looking into replacing them with 17" fake bbs style rims.

was wondering what would be the optimal drop?

i am thinking -60 is too low.

as far as i can read its standard procedure to sit on H&R springs and Bilstien Shocks (B8s?) and were best to buy them.

Thanks peeps

[Rich320I]

i am thinking -60 is too low.

is to low in my opinion, iv had cars on 15s bbs -60 and -90 springs and they are both a major pain!! broken exhausts and sumps

-40 is probably IMO the best and H&R are great for springs

[funga007]

if i go down to -40 can i use standard shocks or will they just pop?

[samuraibaz]

e30 convertible are best done 60/40 drop 60mm @ front 40mm @ rear

[Blitz]

I would not go lower then 35/40mm. Eibach springs are good with Biltein b4, Boge or sachs. Bilstein B8s are too stiff for a convertible and 17" wheels are too big. A softer setup is preferred on a convertible.

[samuraibaz]

got some genuine ac schnitzer rear springs -40mm on an e30 & can have them for £30?