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Post Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:26 am

I'm looking for a new set of springs for my 325i sport. The springs at the moment are too low. I'm looking for the standard ride height. Should I go for the Oem sport springs or are there better ones available.

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Post Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:03 pm

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Post Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:11 pm

Standard M tech springs are excellent, if not quite pricey from the dealers
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Post Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:55 pm

What aftermarket springs would you recommend that keep the standard ride height (or as close as)

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Post Mon Dec 30, 2013 12:04 am

Next choice, which will drop the car a further 20mm from the standard 'Sport' springs, other things being equal, are those from Eibach.
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Post Mon Dec 30, 2013 12:14 am

Another vote for the Eibach, they are only a slight drop, won't ruin the handling, and are considerably cheaper than the OEM ones (over £400 now)
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Post Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:27 am

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Post Tue Dec 31, 2013 11:46 am

Seems like everyone loves Eibach springs, so that's sorted...Not too low, good handling and decent price :)

What about shocks? Bilstein B4s?
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Post Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:23 pm

zd3bx wrote:Seems like everyone loves Eibach springs, so that's sorted...Not too low, good handling and decent price :)

What about shocks? Bilstein B4s?
B4's or Boge turbos are perfect for road use.

B8's are a bit on the firm side and if running anything lower profile than a 205/55/15 you will feel it!
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Post Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:20 pm

Bilstein b4s it is then.

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Post Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:21 pm

Bilstein b4s it is then.

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Post Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:37 am

bss325i wrote:
zd3bx wrote:Seems like everyone loves Eibach springs, so that's sorted...Not too low, good handling and decent price :)

What about shocks? Bilstein B4s?
B4's or Boge turbos are perfect for road use.

B8's are a bit on the firm side and if running anything lower profile than a 205/55/15 you will feel it!
I know its personal preference, do think B8's would be too stiff for road use, if the car intended for 3 days a week sort of use? Not so much for the daily runs.
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