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Post Thu May 26, 2005 9:47 am

Im looking to lower my cab, im not too sure what spings to get or how much of a drop?

I Plan to put 17"s on her, so what would be a good drop? I want it to handle better, as its a bit soft for my liking, and look a little better, i dont want something stupid like 80mm so it touches the floor and speedbumps! (learnt my lesson on that one)

So what would you recomend and where can i get them.

Many Thanks

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Post Thu May 26, 2005 10:04 am

Bloke if u want it to handle then Bilstines sport kit is the way to go.... I'm on 17" with -40mm and she is so sweet can get a bit rough from time to time coz they are hard... :rock: :rock:
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Post Thu May 26, 2005 10:36 am

@ touringdaddy could you reduce the size of your avatar coz its a pain in the arse tryin to read the post :wink:

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Post Thu May 26, 2005 10:36 am

8O that was quick!
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Post Thu May 26, 2005 10:38 am

:offtopic: Sorry was experiamentin
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Post Thu May 26, 2005 1:11 pm

ok.... well i just want springs for the moment i think.... how much for Bilstines sport kit?
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Post Thu May 26, 2005 1:24 pm

I'm sure the complete kit was around the Ԛ£450 mark but u can get a spring kit from g/s/f 4 Ԛ£50 aprox -30/35mm :wink:
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Post Thu May 26, 2005 1:35 pm

ok cheers ill look into it.......

so is everyone is saying.......

B99402 LOWERING SPRING KIT E30 6 CYL Saloon/Coupe 49.00

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B99403 LOWERING SPRING KIT E30 320i / 325i Touring. Lowers 35mm 49.00
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Post Thu May 26, 2005 2:09 pm

can someone post some pics of there cars that have been lowerd? ie pics of 40mm cars and 60?

Because im quite tempted by 60mm now......
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