E30 325i sport suspension advice.

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squeal
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Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:51 pm

Just put OEM sport rear springs on my 325 sport and now feel the front is sitting too low,or infact i feel the back is a little too high.My question is this: is there an aftermarket quality spring set up that retains standard sport ride height give or take 5mm as i feel buying all 4 now is my only way to ensure i get this right.At BMW prices i would rather i got a quality aftermarket spring as i am usually disappointed in BMW springs,and even more disappointed in Euro Car parts equivalents.

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Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:59 pm

To be honest, the only choice other than genuine BMW M Tech springs are either Eibach or H & R. Both are fantastic quality and you won't be disappointed. What dampers and anti roll bars are you using?
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Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:07 pm

Car is totally standard and i would prefer to keep it that way appearance wise...are the eibach/hr alternatives specific lowering springs or good alternatives to oem?
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Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:37 am

Hi there, Eibach and H&R springs will lower your car by about 30/35mm or so. They are very very high quality and your car will ride well with them, whether you fit Bilsteins or standard Boge M Tech dampers. If you want to go completely standard, then I don't think there is any quality alternative other than genuine BMW parts.
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Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:58 am

You sure it's not appearing to sit high because you've been used to tired old suspension that actually sat low and is infact still sitting low on the front?
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Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:26 pm

I think Kedge is probably right, these things look like 4x4s on new standard springs and MTech were only 15mm or so lower than stock.
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Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:39 pm

I agree that could be the case and therefore new front springs OEM style may be the way to go...however the 4x4 look isnt that appealing either lol
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