Wrong Springs?

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MickoE30
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Post Wed Aug 08, 2012 11:03 am

Lads,

I have a set of -60mm front lowering springs, the seller tells me they are definately for a 4 cylinder E30, however they are different to other E30 springs that I have seen in that they are different widths at top and bottom.

The bottom diameter is 140mm the top is 85mm.

They are blue, and the only marking on them is a code TSA009BM.

Is it possible they are for another BMW or will they fit my E30?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks, Michael
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Post Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:35 pm

The dont sound like E30 springs as they should the same diameter top and bottom as then need to fit into the spring pads within the strut.
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Post Wed Aug 08, 2012 2:39 pm

Sound like JOM/equivalent Coilover springs?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-LOWE ... 33794a7e7b
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MickoE30
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Post Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:06 pm

Yes, thats what they are, in the right of the pic above.

Thanks.

Yeah, direct fit springs should be same diameter top and bottom.

By the way R Taylor, I have the same rims on my iS (only with gold centres and polished lip). Look great on your cab - not many sets about in 4-stud!