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Davebmx
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Looking to lower my girlfriends car a little bit but not sure what to buy, saw that different cars have different strut sizes what would i need to lower this any help would be great thanks.
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Rtaylor2208
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Going on the picture it looks like you have a 4dr Saloon. Most importantly is what engine does it have?
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Chris_B86
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It's a 316 so presume 45mm struts. Initially you could do it with just a set of springs, which will be OK upto 40mm, anymore I'd suggest springs and dampers. Just make sure you buy the springs for a 4 cylinder, if you buy 6 cylinder ones, they are sprung differently to compensate for extra weight, so you'd probably end up highr than when you started
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Rtaylor2208
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As chris says above you need to make sure you use the springs that suit the weight of the engine so something from a 316 or 318.
Also make sure they are from either a 2 or 4 door saloon as cabs and tourings use different rear springs due to the extra weight.
Genuine Mtech Springs give you a -15mm drop over standard, all the aftermarket ones depend on the manufacturer.
Also make sure they are from either a 2 or 4 door saloon as cabs and tourings use different rear springs due to the extra weight.
Genuine Mtech Springs give you a -15mm drop over standard, all the aftermarket ones depend on the manufacturer.