E30 1988 325i Touring - Wanting to fit sports suspension

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Loobylou
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:17 am

Hi Guys,
I'm new to the forum, as I just bought my first E30 touring last night, first impressions are very good :D , considering it's an (dare I say it) ebay cheapie :eek: .
Anyhow, after the drive home on somewhat wallowy suspension (used to being in hubbies E34 M5), I have searched ebay just now and found BMW E30 325i SPORT SUSPENSION, will this fit no probs, or does the sport saloon/coupe have different suspension to that of the tourings....?

Many thanks for any advice.
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eko
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:20 am

I think all tourers had `sport` spec suspension as standard anyway,sure someone will confirm.
Rear springs might be different/stiffer though :?:

PS welcome :D
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gcorky
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:35 am

it will be too low at rear in my opinion...cab or touring springs for rear are required
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Loobylou
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:36 am

Hey There, thanks for the rapid response, and the kind welcome.
OH, OK I didn't realise that, the car seems to sit fairly high though, and it's perhaps worth noting that it's not even an SE model, so no electric windows for me :oops:
Thanks again, if anyone else can confirm either way, please do.
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:40 am

as a touring it should have the factory M-technic suspension from new, however this will be tired by now

best bet, contact Salman or Imran on the zone shop button in the top menu, they'll be able to assist in supply and advice on this matter

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Loobylou
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Post Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:42 am

Ant wrote:as a touring it should have the factory M-technic suspension from new, however this will be tired by now

best bet, contact Salman or Imran on the zone shop button in the top menu, they'll be able to assist in supply and advice on this matter

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OK, will do. Thanks for the advice and for making the new girl seem welcome :D
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