Springs for 45mm v 51mm...any difference?

Post Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:19 pm

As topic any difference between springs for 45mm or 51mm struts?? Also are springs for a coupe vs saloon vs touring same?
Thanks guys

Post Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:04 pm

No E30 factory built 'coupe',just a two door and a more door saloon....

Rear springs are the same fit across the range,front springs vary between lesser engines and proper engines.

Before you ask,proper engines have six sparking plugs.

Post Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:10 pm

Haha!but the m3 had 4!!!

Post Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:18 pm

daimlerman wrote: Rear springs are the same fit across the range

Cabriolet and touring springs differ in stiffness to saloon springs because of the extra weight at the back.

Post Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:30 pm

I'm looking just for front springs... will 318i coupe fit to 316i touring??

Post Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:38 pm

daimlerman wrote: Before you ask,proper engines have six sparking plugs.

Proper engine got 8 spark plugs ;))

Post Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:19 pm

I always thought the front springs can fit any e30, but just depends what stiffness you need.

Post Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:36 pm

to be honest its only for look now...i had set of bbs style5 n just wanna keep it low until my m60 will be in engine bay. then i will sort out what steering rack wishbones or suspension (e30 or e36m3) i will use