Eibach springs.

[Giddyup58]

Hi all.

I have an Australian delivered October 1988 build 325is.

I just went to order a set of eibach springs, and find that there are 2 part numbers listed for my vehicle, with the change over date as October, 1988.

Vehicles post 10/88 are supposed to weigh an extra 40kg on each axle. I don't recall any new models coming out in Nov. '88.

Which set do I get?

Part number 2003-140 (825kg/905kg fr/rear)
OR
Part number 2019-140 (865kg/945kg fr/rear)

Quite confusing really. I've already purchased a set of Bilstein Sports shocks, so any comments on the choice of springs? I'm in my 50's, not a racer, but I tend to drive "enthusiastically" when the plod isn't about.

Also, any comments regarding sway bars? The rear bar is 16mm the front is 20mm (Mtec sports suspension from factory).

[Jozi]

Must be different springs for pre and post facelift which had the change over in '88 (I think). Post facelift has plastic bumpers.

[daimlerman]

Stock BMW springs are/were available in a variety of spring rates to allow for differing spec...air con equipped cars have a different front spring to non air-con cars,for example.

I would be inclined to order the second selection,if I were in your position.

[Giddyup58]

My understanding is the facelift was 1987.
What is the relevance of Oct '88?

Which ones do I get?

[Brianmoooore]

What is the relevance of Oct '88?

Roughly the date that power steering became standard, so a slight weight increase.