Decent Set of lowering springs sub £100 ????

[Alex]

Is there such thing as a decent set of lowering springs under £100

Fancy a 35 mm Drop for the touring.

What benefits do you get over expensive springs over cheap ones.

What Brands are decent entry level springs ???

[Chris_B86]

In a word, no. Depends what you want from them though. If you're just going for looks over performance then probably be fine. Apex seem to be a popular choice for budget

[Alex]

More for looks but i would like it to handle better aswell

[Alex]

In a word, no. Depends what you want from them though. If you're just going for looks over performance then probably be fine. Apex seem to be a popular choice for budget

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apex-Lowering ... 27cb5482e8

ive found these, however when i search on the net for the part number they all list for all tourings 316i-325i

Must be shit if there not engine specific what do you think ?

[Prey]

apex are bang on - if you're just getting springs to go with standard shocks i think you'll be impressed with how they ride and handle.

[matt86]

I bought prosport red ones on ebay for around 70 for my convertible and was more than impressed. I think spax do a set for around 100.

[Alex]

Might invest in some Apex springs then, only thing i am worried about is the touring specific ones are for both 4 pot and 6 pot cars

All other models of apex springs are either 4 pot or 6 pot specific

[matt86]

Might invest in some Apex springs then, only thing i am worried about is the touring specific ones are for both 4 pot and 6 pot cars

All other models of apex springs are either 4 pot or 6 pot specific

i thought convertible and touring springs were the same with the 51mm struts, so would be different to 2/4 door saloon.

and then also each engine size the spring flexes differently for the weight of the engine i.e 1.8 springs will flex, be designed fir the 1.8 engine.

so you want 6 pot touring/convertible springs, you could try emailing/calling the supplier to confirm.

[Alex]

I need 4 pot touring springs

[matt86]

I need 4 pot touring springs

oh ok, thought it was 6 pot.

if you can afford the bit extra i would try the spax.

actually, i just thought ive got m40 1.8 convertible springs 40mm drop 6 months old, but it may be a few weeks before i can get them off the car.

depending on how much of a rush youre in you could have them for 40 the set.

[Alex]

What make are they ?

[matt86]

What make are they ?

prosport, cost me about 80 new, have done approx 4000 miles use.could be a few weeks before i get them off though.

[polsta]

If its for a 325i I will be removing some red jamex lowering springs that were brand new by previous owner ,and have done around 2k miles , drive is ok they are just too low for my liking , il be removing and selling them cheap within the next couple of weeks

[matt86]

If its for a 325i I will be removing some red jamex lowering springs that were brand new by previous owner ,and have done around 2k miles , drive is ok they are just too low for my liking , il be removing and selling them cheap within the next couple of weeks

polsta ill have those please i need to get rid of my m40 ones and fit some m20 ones. How much are you after for them and what's the drop?

sorry Alex hope i didn't hijack your thread.

[Osamam3]

Matt i'm after yours if you get the ones you seek .

[matt86]

Matt i'm after yours if you get the ones you seek .

no worries ill let Alex decide first, if he doesn't want them, they're yours for 40 inc postage.

you'll need to pm me or remind me in a couple of weeks or mobile is 07795 630162

cheers

matt

[Osamam3]

thanks

[Osamam3]

are those 17s on your vert ?

[matt86]

are those 17s on your vert ?

yes mate.

[Osamam3]

cool looks nice , sorry to go off topic .

[polsta]

If its for a 325i I will be removing some red jamex lowering springs that were brand new by previous owner ,and have done around 2k miles , drive is ok they are just too low for my liking , il be removing and selling them cheap within the next couple of weeks

polsta ill have those please i need to get rid of my m40 ones and fit some m20 ones. How much are you after for them and what's the drop?

sorry Alex hope i didn't hijack your thread.

Check out my thread in photo section the early pages youl see the stance, I don't know the drop tbh google them, Jamex springs e30 , I've got the reciept still and they are red and nice condition, il see how much they were/cost now and give you a price , at a guess £40/50

[matt86]

If its for a 325i I will be removing some red jamex lowering springs that were brand new by previous owner ,and have done around 2k miles , drive is ok they are just too low for my liking , il be removing and selling them cheap within the next couple of weeks

polsta ill have those please i need to get rid of my m40 ones and fit some m20 ones. How much are you after for them and what's the drop?

sorry Alex hope i didn't hijack your thread.

Check out my thread in photo section the early pages youl see the stance, I don't know the drop tbh google them, Jamex springs e30 , I've got the reciept still and they are red and nice condition, il see how much they were/cost now and give you a price , at a guess £40/50

thanks do you know if they are compatible with a convertible? I know the strut size is different, but are the springs different? What did they come off?

[polsta]

I don't know youl have to research it yourself , they are still on a 1986 325i sport tech 1

[Chris_B86]

Should fine. AFAIK all springs are interchangeable regardless of strut size, as long as they're going on a 6 pot should be ok, lowering effect would be reduced if going on a 4 pot due to lower weight

[matt86]

Should fine. AFAIK all springs are interchangeable regardless of strut size, as long as they're going on a 6 pot should be ok, lowering effect would be reduced if going on a 4 pot due to lower weight

thanks Chris ill have them then polsta, no rush just whenever you get round to it.

[polsta]

Ok mate you can have dibbs in them, car is back tomorrow and they will be removed somewhen in the next 2 weeks