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spokey 
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 Topic: Suspension for a 320i?
Posted: 07-April-2006 at 07:59 |
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I have a 320i that I bought for track days. The suspension is
effectively shot, needs new springs, shocks, bushes, yadda, yadda,
yadda...
Given that I don't want to spend a fortune, what should I buy? There
seem to be loads of different things on offer, but which are good and
which are rubbish?
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Ciao,
Spokey
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coupe king
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Posted: 07-April-2006 at 08:25 |
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G max, handles very well, doesnt make the ride jittery, cheap..... perfect! I assume you dont want to go the coilover route???
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spokey
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Posted: 07-April-2006 at 09:05 |
I don't even know what a coilover is... 
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Ciao,
Spokey
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big fraser
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Posted: 10-April-2006 at 04:12 |
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Koni Adjustables! The only way to go if you don't want coilovers, stiffen them up for track days and dampen then down for normal driving. I have then on my 320i and i hav no complaints what so ever.
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JamesE30
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Posted: 20-April-2006 at 04:32 |
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Your bushes will need to be replaced and if you do it yourself It shouldn't cost mroe than about £60 + VAT.
I opted for front struts from a 325i sport and Bilstein dampers with 40mm lowering springs, also added a 325i rear anti roll bar. The car handles superbly now and the set up cost me just under £200.
Pulling these parts (new springs will obvioulsy be needed) from a scrapyard and checking the integrity of the dampers before you assemble the suspension will save more money.
If you want to really save, get a set of lowering springs (-35mm/40mm Boge) from GSF and their sports dampers. This won't sort out your worn bushes although it will improve your handling.
Good Luck,
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James
BMW E30 327i
BMW E30 318is
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Suspension for a 320i?