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aaron_bmw321
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Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:10 pm

Hi people.... Recently brought a 318is 1990 (first e30 :) and it's looking abit low at the front... Self diagnosis the springs are knakered. Does anyone know if 325i sport front shocks and springs fit on?? Or am I best of getting some aftermarket suspension? If so which ones? If anyone could help would be much appreciated... Pics will be on soon
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Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:31 pm

Yes they will fit, the iS uses the 325i Mtech 'sport' suspension but with springs for the 4 pot lump. Ideally you'd need iS springs...
That said, I'm currently running uprated 6cyl springs and shocks on the front of my lil-M40, its ok but the ride is quite firm 8O
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Thu Nov 01, 2012 10:37 pm

Good choice winkeye

It could just be its on lowering springs and you just need a set of the original mtech springs to go on there. Iirc the iS springs are 15mm lower than standard 4pot springs.
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