Suspension Advice - E30 Sedan

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Sligmaaaa
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Post Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:49 pm

Greetings Everyone!
So since my little 316i is improved considering exterior and interior details (Mtech 1 steering wheel , black leather trim , smoked headlights , style 5 basketweaves 14" , 318is lip ) it is time for a new suspension.
Not sure what the previous owner have done but the front is way higher than the rear :x on Bilstein factory replacement shocks
So since this is my daily driver and not any kind of track project I was thinking maybe fitting TA technix or Jom blue line (around 200-300 euros in Greece) lowering kit and not going for a more expensive setup.
I am only looking for a stiffer ride over stock and an humble lowering, so any advice is really appreciated!
Thanks!!
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Post Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:20 pm

I'd avoid either of those options to be honest, they're pretty shonky quality. If your bilsteins are in good nick, then I'd recommend an Eibach pro-kit. Will lower by 25-30mm - so the car will sit nicely. They're not harsh to drive on either. Once those are in place you can look at something like an uprated ARB kit in the future. The pro-kit should cost no more than €200 to your door from eBay,de.

This is my old 323i on that Bilstein/ .EIbach set up

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Sligmaaaa
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Post Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:06 pm

That E30 looks lovely..
Is it possible to put lowering springs on factory replacement bilstein!? :?:
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Post Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:19 pm

Sligmaaaa wrote:
Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:06 pm
That E30 looks lovely..
Is it possible to put lowering springs on factory replacement bilstein!? :?:
Yep, Eibach pro-kit is designed to be used with stock shocks. The car above was on bilstein B4's.
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Post Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:28 pm

Well you got me..
With a quick search found the kit for 140 euros shipping included! Sounds like a good deal, will post pics as soon as I fit them!