Hi all,
I'm going for a B12 suspension system for my planned conversion - but on there are two drop heights.
Standard B12 is a 25-30mm drop
B12 sport line has a 45-50mm drop.
My car will be a road car - with occasional track day.
Question is how low can you put an M52 conversion and it remains a usable road car.
I cant be bothered with crawling round speed bumps!!
Many thanks
Bilstein B12 for an M52
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I'd be going for the 25-30mm... in fact, my touring now has that B12 kit fitted
It's usually said that a 30mm drop is good, 35mm drop is the max. Any lower and it will start to ruin the ride and handling.
It's usually said that a 30mm drop is good, 35mm drop is the max. Any lower and it will start to ruin the ride and handling.
James
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The sump usually sits much lower on the m52 than say an m20 in an e30, so I certainly wouldn't go too low.
25-30mm is enough for a road car in my opinion.
25-30mm is enough for a road car in my opinion.
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Cheers folks.
Next question is where have you bought yours from? Cheapest I can find on the web is £513.17 delivered.
Next question is where have you bought yours from? Cheapest I can find on the web is £513.17 delivered.
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Very good service from Dan and the folks at DC Performance
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