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Karlos1981
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Post Sun Dec 16, 2018 5:42 pm

Hi,

Looking for some advice please, I have a 318is with an M52 conversion. The car suffers from to much body roll. Previously to this I had a 325I with some cheap JOM coilovers but it used to corner very flat.

Current setup
Club sport steering rack
Bilstien b4
Yellow Apex springs
Full poly bushing
KYB front Shock absorber top mounting kit
15 inch standard bbs alloys
Toyo TR1 Tyres 205/55/r15 (nearly new)

Do you guys think I would see much of a difference going to a b12 set up, or would swapping out alloys for 16’s and reduced sidewall tyre size would be needed as well ?

Or move to coilovers?

The car is not my daily and just used for fast road and maybe the odd track day.

Any thoughts or feedback would be greatly appreciated

Cheers
Karl
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Post Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:42 pm

get some eibach or H&R adjustable anti roll bars and b12 kit with B8 dampers with 35-40mm drop .

perfecto :D
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M-Sport
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Post Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:09 pm

A b12 pro kit is what you need mate.
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Karlos1981
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Post Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:00 pm

Hi,

I am struggling with my PMs, messages just sit in my Outbox. Could you drop me an email please M-Sport.

Thanks
K.wainwright343@gmail.com

Are the shocks B8?

Also can you confirm the thickness of the ARBs front and rear?
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Steve
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2018 1:28 pm

Hi

PMs will stay in your outbox until the recipient has read them.

Hope that helps.

/note did you just send me an email?
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Karlos1981
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2018 2:45 pm

Yes it was me and thanks for the update Steve
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Post Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:04 pm

No problem :thumb:
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