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msd-325
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Post Mon May 15, 2006 7:36 pm

Hi,
This is my first posting,so please be gentle!
I've got an old 325 that is screaming out for some new springs + shocks.I'm looking to "place it down slightly" to give it that -just right look-and give it handling to match.I'm thinking along the lines of Eibach springs,not totally sure what drop to ask for,but I'd really like to keep it parallel to the ground and then probably Koni adjustables-so that I can have a tinker around with the settings.The H+R cup kit also looks to be a strong possibility and I would welcome any advise- photos ,to assist me.
Thanks for looking in .
Martin.
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Sinha
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Post Mon May 15, 2006 8:32 pm

I have driven a car with the H&R cup kit, and i think its the business, nice little drop, and a great all round kit, i think its what i'm going for too, as i want to remain parallel, and i cant justify a coilover kit as my car is 95% for road use...

Eibach/koni adjustables are all good options too, from what ive heard from others they're great but having only tried the cup kit (and coilovers) i can reccommend it..

while ur at it, you may aswell take the chance to fit a whole set of powerflex polyurethane bushes too..

From what i see the zone shop can take care of all ur needs.. next month i hope they'll sort all of the above stuff for me too!

hope this helps...
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msd-325
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 7:30 pm

Thanks Sinha for your reply.
The H+R cup kit does indeed look like the suspension kit to go for.I would welcome anybody else's comments too.I had the brake pipes replaced last year and had BMW Bob change the axle carrier bushes to power flex ones at the same time.
Once again if anybody else out there would like to add some input , as to what bushes work or don't ,that again would be very much appreciated.
Thanks again.
Martin.