318is lowering springs, recommend pls.

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Post Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:08 pm

Can anyone recommend a budget spring set for the "is"? I bought a set of Gmax for my old track 325i and they were great! But ebay is a nightmare with not specifying mtech in the item title!
I know eibach are the best but they are a lot o coin! I think the Gmax ones were about £70 and very good. Ta 8)

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Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:49 pm

Ok so is a set of springs for a standard 325 the same as 318is? Or does it have to be mtech, baffled by this!
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Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 6:59 pm

I've got a set of virtually brand new jamex lowering springs 60ml drop I think , removed from a 325i , if any good , 50 quid
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Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:01 pm

Damn Polsta that's tempting but I think 60mm might be a bit to much?? I'm off to google image some, will be back soon!
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Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:07 pm

I think they are 60 or 40-60 ,I think that's the options - standard , 30 ml eibach, or lowering springs like mine/budget ones etc are all the same drops
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Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:40 pm

Ok that's cool, I'm on the case of some eibachs in the for sale section but if it falls through I will give you a shout, thanks again.
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Post Thu Sep 26, 2013 7:44 pm

Had eibach on my old 318is, if you can afford just buy them new,not that expensive really
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Post Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:14 am

325 springs won't work that well with a lighter M42 engine. i had Eibach on my old IS and was pleased with them.