Suspension headache...

[baggimodo]

I need to sort out the suspension on my '88 318i. It's currently on 17" Alpina reps, but is a bit too low for my liking.

I'd like to maintain a bit of a drop, but am finding the suspension options mind-boggling! The three types of Bilstein shocks for instance...

would I be able to run B4's with lower springs (Eibachs?) or would I need to get the B6/B8s?

Any other options worth looking at, bearing in mind I've not got oodles to spend

[spook]

Those big old heavy Alpina reps wont be doing any new suspension any favours dude, and yes you can run B4s with Eibachs

[Barx325i]

b8's & eibachs, but not really budget. As the old addage goes, you get what you pay for. Personally I'd get a different wheel if you do get a decent setup, bk's are a bit on the heavy side. Depends what sort of driving you do, to warrant the spend. 15" bbs with b8's -35mm eibachs is more than adequate for road use

[baggimodo]

I'd much rather have 15" BBS tbh, mostly drive A roads and a spot of country road stuff.
I do find the ride on the 17s a bit tough and I'm bored of approaching speed humps with clenched teeth!

Right so we're all agreed on dumping the 17s...anyone got any BBS lying around? ;)

[Ajsingh]

I have 4, without caps, need a lick of paint but 2 of the rims do have pirelli p6000 tyres on

[baggimodo]

Aj, what would you be asking for them?

[Ajsingh]

£130 collected mate

[shanehaward]

ill buy yor reps off you for £130 if you buy the bbs's?? every ones a winner!

[Jhonno]

pirelli p6000 tyres on

Expensive ditch finders..