318i convertible suspension help

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DJ_B4L
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Post Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:00 am

i have a 318i convertible L reg i wanted to know what suspension it takes what is the front strut size i think there are two different sizes ones 45m i thnk the other 1 is 51m which size fits the convertible im a little bit cunfused about this and are the springs same on the e30's e.g. can the 325 ones be fitted to the 318i cab?
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Post Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:26 pm

Buy a set of lowering springs from German Swedish French.
They will be around £50 and they lower the car by around 45mm. You will need the four cylinder springs, the 325i ones will be too bouncy for your lighter front end.

I've just swapped mine on my 320i cabby. It is a bit involved, check out the thread on "That nut- you know the one" in tech help. You may as well invest in some new drop links too (£10 each and you need one either side).
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Post Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:51 pm

thanks for the reply mate yeh i will prob get the 60m on the front anf 45m on the rear springs should these be ok with the original shocks