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Post Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:59 pm

Been looking at the H&R setup from the 325i on the E30Zone shop, since my shocks are getting a bit soft, with the lowering springs i've got (Pi springs, only 9 months old) and it's getting a bit wallowy at times on big humps since deciding though lack of interest and finding out that it's not gonna be as expensive as i thought to keep the car at university.

When it went up on the ramps for the MOT found scuff marks on the sump 8O so it might be an idea.

Question is, would the 325i springs and shocks fit to the 320i? (Thinking it shouldn't have a problem but there might be a slight difference i don't know about.) If so coupled with the M3 Ecentric top mounts from Powerflex would this give a resonable ride without being too hash but good enough for the odd track day? I've already replaced the rear subframe ones with Powerflex and it's a great deal tighter on the back :twisted:
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Post Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:14 pm

to fit 325 stuff
youll need a set of 325 legs as theyre a thicker diameter
but once you have them its a straight fit fella
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Post Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:33 pm

325i legs? as in front uprights i guess or am i barking up the wrong tree? :lol:

Isn't there a set of shocks on there meant for the 320i?
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Post Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:36 pm

Silverfang wrote:325i legs? as in front uprights i guess or am i barking up the wrong tree? :lol:

Isn't there a set of shocks on there meant for the 320i?
yeh the main uprights that the shocks slot into

not ssure if the shop does a 320i setup????

uprights easy to find and pretty cheap on here

personally id go for the 325 setup
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Post Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:38 pm

Looking to get upgraded ones, heard the H&R setup was the one to go for , since it's good on price and gives good handling, but i can't find it on the shop since its down :roll:
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Post Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:41 pm

give sal a bell mate
im sure he will be able to sort it for you

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Post Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:46 pm

Thanks for the info :D
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