Convertible spring options & opinions

[Quaser]

Hiya

Looks like the previous owner/dimwit decided to cut the rear springs which explains the crashyness of the car!!!

So - im looking to replace suspension with bilstien b6's hopefully if i can get hold of them but was wondering which springs i should get.

I did have H&R on my last cab which was ok - but didint have the billies so i cant give a true comparison. I have Ebachs on my e36 which are nice - but whats good on the e30?

Im thinking of H&R, Eibach or Apex - which gives a good ride or can you suggest something else - looking not to spend too much though!

Kaz

[Quaser]

anyone?

[maf260]

BMW original Motorsport springs for the cabby. Just fitted a set to mine (after trying 3 different sets previously) - 15mm drop which is plenty on a cab without ruining the ride!

[Quaser]

what 3 did you try before? what were the positves/negatives on each one?

[maf260]

All too low and all too harsh for my liking. I am no bruv with a need for a slammed ride! Can't remember the previous makes, sorry.

[kman82]

Only had cheapo 60mm drop to compare to which was just a nightmare but I've now got Eibach and b4's on mine 35mm it doesn't look too low, have no probs with speed bumps and the ride is lovely - not harsh at all but still handles well round the bends. Highly recomend

The difference between b4 b6 & b8 always confuses me but if you don't go silly low don't you just need the b4's??

[Rav335uk]

Mine is running on Sport springs, Gaz adjustable shocks rears, and Billies on the front.

[AlpineCab]

got Eibachs on my cab, and no complaints. 30 mm drop, and not too harsh. Got Sport shocks F and R.

Best addition was sparco front strut brace which makes the ride much much better. ON a cab, you'll feel the difference.

[DaveD]

got eibachs on mine as well and the ride is great but when you do change renew the "Additional dampers" They will be just like tissues after 20 years and when I replaced mine it transformed the handling

part #5
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=31&fg=10

[jas025]

Anyone know how much it is for a set of BMW sport springs with the 15mm drop? If I changed to them then would I need to change anything else? I've got an auto 325 so I would like to preserve the ride primarily.

[Morat]

Daimlerman has bought some, IIRC they are about twice the price of Eibachs
Anyway, I'm sure Cotswold will quote you for some in their forum

[Dezzy]

With BMW sport springs you wont need shorter shocks. Standard shocks will work perfectly. If your fitting new springs it would be rude not to fit new shocks at the same time though.


While you have it stripped i would advise new bushes all round too. Expensive, more than worth it though.

Transforms the ride and handling

[jas025]

Cheers both. Think this will be a next year thing for me - this year is bodywork and dashboard...