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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: 1988montecarloss on September 18, 2012, 05:09:42 PM

Title: ST suspensions lowering springs for my 91 318is
Post by: 1988montecarloss on September 18, 2012, 05:09:42 PM

i found some ST suspensions 1.5" lowering springs for $100 for my 91 318is, could i run these with my stock shocks to get my car a little bit lower while i save up for adjustable coilovers? thanks

Title: ST suspensions lowering springs for my 91 318is
Post by: fanboi on September 26, 2012, 01:15:02 AM

Yep I did...If its ebay dont pay 100.00. Offer 70 and they will take the offer. Guarenteed. Huge thread over on R3v about them. I decided to jump in and im very impressed.

Before:
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/luderdude69/photo1-1.jpg)

After
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/luderdude69/photo-17.jpg)

Title: ST suspensions lowering springs for my 91 318is
Post by: fanboi on September 26, 2012, 01:40:21 AM

I can try to get a better after pic tomorrow if you want but you get the idea

Title: ST suspensions lowering springs for my 91 318is
Post by: DesktopDave on September 26, 2012, 08:51:33 AM

Post that r3v thread! I'm tired of that big fender gap in front. How are the springs settling in? Any problems with the install?
 
Nevermind, found it:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=259917&page=17
 
The 1.5" springs are currently for sale, here's the EBay listing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ST-Suspensions-1-5-Lowering-Springs-for-1991-E30-318is-/271065102449?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ABMW&hash=item3f1cbd3871&vxp=mtr).
 
In the interests of the 'club I just ordered a set.  It went just like Fanboi said - I hit them with the $70 offer and they accepted.  Thanks Fanboi!
 
Expect a full review once they get here & get installed.:cool:

Title: ST suspensions lowering springs for my 91 318is
Post by: fanboi on September 26, 2012, 11:23:16 AM

I think they are great! Didn't have to give up any smoothness. Corners better. Stiffer than stock but not bad at all. I was worried they may be too stiff but I'm very happy with them. Will post more pics later

Title: ST suspensions lowering springs for my 91 318is
Post by: jrobie79 on January 08, 2013, 10:14:37 AM

do these drop more than H&R Race?

Title: ST suspensions lowering springs for my 91 318is
Post by: Jan318 on January 14, 2013, 04:20:48 PM

Quote from: fanboi;116255

I think they are great! Didn't have to give up any smoothness. Corners better. Stiffer than stock but not bad at all. I was worried they may be too stiff but I'm very happy with them. Will post more pics later

What brand- model shocks are you running?

Title: ST suspensions lowering springs for my 91 318is
Post by: Jan318 on February 16, 2013, 10:29:52 AM

Quote from: Jan318;119232

What brand- model shocks are you running?

Quote from: DesktopDave;116249

Post that r3v thread! I'm tired of that big fender gap in front. How are the springs settling in? Any problems with the install?
 
Nevermind, found it:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=259917&page=17
 
The 1.5" springs are currently for sale, here's the EBay listing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ST-Suspensions-1-5-Lowering-Springs-for-1991-E30-318is-/271065102449?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ABMW&hash=item3f1cbd3871&vxp=mtr).
 
In the interests of the 'club I just ordered a set.  It went just like Fanboi said - I hit them with the $70 offer and they accepted.  Thanks Fanboi!
 
Expect a full review once they get here & get installed.:cool:[/QUOTE

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