I want to fit 60mm lowering springs but the advert on ebay says only can fit with shortened shocks? my car is a 320i cabby on f plate, advert link is below, i seen some apex ones aswell but they say there ones only fit the saloon model
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-325i- ... mTFErcqwMw
thanks
60mm springs fitment with shocks?
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Carmo13
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What do you want to know?
Basically if you fit 60mm lowering springs with standard shocks you will probably bottom out your shocks which will result in a back jarring ride and mechanical damage.
Also if you own a convertible you need springs that are designed for a convertible.
Basically if you fit 60mm lowering springs with standard shocks you will probably bottom out your shocks which will result in a back jarring ride and mechanical damage.
Also if you own a convertible you need springs that are designed for a convertible.
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Brianmoooore
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Best advice is don't. Lowering 60mm by fitting shorter springs changes the suspension angles to a degree that the suspension no longer operates as designed, ruining handling and comfort, not to mention putting the sump at risk, all for making your car look like the suspension has collapsed.
Stick to 40mm drop maximum, and you will save yourself a lot of potential trouble.
Stick to 40mm drop maximum, and you will save yourself a lot of potential trouble.
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puregttipower
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Thanks for advice, will coilover setup be better option?
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buzzin
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Coilovers offer infinite adjustability, allowing you to set the ride height to your preferences.
Expensive solution though compared to a set of lowering springs...
Expensive solution though compared to a set of lowering springs...
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puregttipower
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Ive seen some coilovers on ebay for 170 new seem decentley priced?
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jmc330i
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puregttipower wrote:Ive seen some coilovers on ebay for 170 new seem decentley priced?
James
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
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Brianmoooore
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Coil overs set at -60mm won't alleviate the problem with the dampers bottoming out or the totally incorrect suspension angles messing up camber, caster, anti dive, etc., etc., and cheap ones will only add to the problems because of their limited travel.
The only advantage of adjustable coil overs is that you will be able to wind them up when you realise how much you,ve ruined your car.
The only advantage of adjustable coil overs is that you will be able to wind them up when you realise how much you,ve ruined your car.
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puregttipower
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lol 40mm springs it is then 
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Grzesiek325i
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Lowering car with stock shock absorbers is not good idea.
Couple years ago I got Bilstein B8 Sprint on front and Koni Sport on rear (adjustable) and it was very nice setup. You also can pick up set of 4 Koni with adjustment and choose damping ratio
btw.Touring springs are ok for Cabrio
Couple years ago I got Bilstein B8 Sprint on front and Koni Sport on rear (adjustable) and it was very nice setup. You also can pick up set of 4 Koni with adjustment and choose damping ratio
btw.Touring springs are ok for Cabrio