Suspension for a 320i?
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Topic: Suspension for a 320i?
Posted By: spokey
Subject: Suspension for a 320i?
Date 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? ------------- Ciao, Spokey 
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Posted By: coupe king
Date 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??? ------------- http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v189/coupe_king/IMG_1101-1.jpg - My Car - Click Here 
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Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 07-April-2006 at 09:05
I don't even know what a coilover is... 
------------- Ciao, Spokey
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Posted By: big fraser
Date Posted: 10-April-2006 at 04:12
| 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. |
Posted By: JamesE30
Date 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, ------------- James BMW E30 327i BMW E30 318is BMW E34 518iSE |