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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:06 pm

I now would like to drop mine a bit found a set of Apex springs that the guy says are touring ones with a 30mm drop i have never heard of these springs any idea's on them or what ones to go for do not want a big drop 30/40 would be find as some of the counrty roads i have to go down for work are more like rally tracks :cry: UPDATE:-- Looks like one of my top rear shock mounts has just gone so need to get this done asap so anybody give me pointers on the best place/kit to get with quick post :cry: :cry:
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:11 pm

30 mm down at the back, 40 at the front

some do 40/60

Dave touring does -100

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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:25 pm

my touring was dropped 40mm & in my oppinion that was a perfect drop
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:35 pm

cuk325 wrote:my touring was dropped 40mm & in my oppinion that was a perfect drop
I agree with that, I'm raising mine back up to -40mm. It's a terrible ride this low, and the handling is shocking.

-40mm is perfect.
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:43 pm

my old sport was lowered 60mm on 18s & i hated the ride quality but i put that down to getting old
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 12:47 pm

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was this one yours?
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 1:02 pm

Yeah that was his.

Chris, what make springs did you have on that?

Ideally i'd like -40 rear, -60 front but i don't know anyone that makes em.

I seem to remember someone saying there was a -50/-60 touring kit (spax?). I think Andy knows (335/M30 touring). Any ideas?

PS Thanks for that badge Chris, sorry i havent got back to you, i still wanna get some made :D Sorrt for the off topic!
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 1:18 pm

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MMMMM Black brake ducts will have to find myself a spare set to try that :D
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 1:29 pm

Just looked at the spax site and they list -40/-40 and -55/-40 for the 6 cyl tourings.

Time to go shopping me thinks...
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 2:02 pm

jph78 wrote:Just looked at the spax site and they list -40/-40 and -55/-40 for the 6 cyl tourings.

Time to go shopping me thinks...
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i should have y credit card soon heheheheh
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 2:23 pm

From MSW they work out just under Ԛ£110 inc del.
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 2:25 pm

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MMMMM Black brake ducts will have to find myself a spare set to try that :D
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black ducts look good with the smoked fogs
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 3:13 pm

where you get smoked fogs from?
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 3:19 pm

Chris i still want you to do my spare set remember on the old forum! cheers matey 8) then my light set up will be complete :rasta:
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 3:37 pm

richie. i ,ade them matey,
si yeah post them up to me bud & ill make some
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 5:42 pm

See update i am so :x
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 6:45 pm

:D Dropped my tourer last year on eibach pro spring kit,
Make sure you go for touring springs though,(give Eibach a buzz)
You've got a bit more weight on the back end to contend with.

If you load it up a lot of the time,(as I do for work)cheap springs wont last you long.

If you can afford it, change all the shocks and mounts. I put new standard Bilsteins on.This combo= ride is a bit harder than standard ,but it handles 150% better.

Drop is about 30mm in my opinion it looks just right and feels superb,(and it wont rattle you're fillings out).


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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 7:09 pm

chris, your tourer was a minter, why did u sell her :cry:
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 7:33 pm

get top mounts from ecp or gsf

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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 8:07 pm

if you give hastings continental a bell tomorrow on 01424 855 866 they should be able to get some in for tuesday lunchtime.

they're round the corner, in churchfields industrial estate, behind SLM (though i'm sure you must know them!)
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 8:34 pm

Actually if you order them before 10am they'll be delivered just after luchtime the same day..
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 8:45 pm

never been that organised!!!! before 10 = before coffee round 3!!! i've never been awake enough to be trusted ordering car bits before 10!!
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 8:50 pm

lol, i'm on my 4th cup of tea at work at 10!
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:02 pm

are you local then? me and wez are hastings/st leonards area... it looks like there may be a 3rd!
off topic... sorry wez!
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:36 pm

Yeah sorry Wez,

Yeah i live in St Leonards too!

There's a BMW meet this thurs in brighton, details are in the meets section, you should come along mate.
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Post Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:48 pm

i'll be there!

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Post Mon Feb 14, 2005 11:43 am

Thanks guy's i forgot about them Sorry no can do Thursday got to work :cry: but lakeside is looking good :D
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Post Wed Feb 16, 2005 12:51 am

johnono wrote:chris, your tourer was a minter, why did u sell her :cry:
i fancied a change.. bought a compact instead.
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