lowering springs on standard shocks?

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josh-uk
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Post Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:39 pm

whats the maximum size lowering springs i can run with standard shocks on a 316i without risk of hitting the bump stops?
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Post Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:42 pm

I'd say 30mm.
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Post Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:52 pm

If the shocks are B4's, then 40mm.
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Post Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:04 pm

ok thanks guys
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