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Post Tue May 19, 2015 4:31 am

Hi guys if I want to fit the front suspension legs (51mm) Will I Eibach lowering springs from a 316i 318i and a 318iS fit on those legs even though they are for a 45mm strut set up

By the way it's a 318i moordoor
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Post Tue May 19, 2015 8:33 am

Yes,springs are the same,it's the dampers(shiny bit that drops down the inside of the strut)that are specific to diameter.
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Post Tue May 19, 2015 1:55 pm

Cheers buddy.

where is the cheapest place to get lowering springs Eibach ones?

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Post Tue May 19, 2015 4:37 pm

Fleabay £120 "Pro Kit" from Germany, for the set inc delivery. Very happy with mine.
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