LOWERING 318IS??? Help!!

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brummimatt
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:47 pm

Hi everyone... i want to lower my 1990 318is... she's a near minter apart from the scratch that some viscious little pykee decided to put the length of the drivers side! I am trying to get hold of a nice set of 15" wheels and then lower it.

I want it to look reasonably low but not to be a pain in the harris to drive every day. So could anyone give me any suggestions how much to lower it front and back (mm).
Just springs...or dampers as well?
Will it badly effect the wheel camber?
And whats the cheapest way to go about it... im a dirty student so think CHEEP. like the birdy.
Many thanks for any suggestions!!

regards
Matt

(old skool 318is)
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:55 pm

35mm is the lowest you can go without badly effecting the camber.
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:56 pm

Is that 35mm drop all round ed325?? or could i get away with more on front or back? thankyou for that! matt
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:07 pm

All round. The best set up for looks would be 60mm front 40mm rear
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