Author Topic: Shorting shocks on E30 318is (Read 3368 times)

DarioM42 · « **on:** October 12, 2010, 12:45:20 PM »

I have standard E30 318is suspension, and I want to install 60/40 mm (2,4/1,6 inch) springs.
I read that I need to install shortened (sport) shocks for that kind of lovering, but can I cut (machined) my standard shocks and make them shorter for that application?
Would that work ok, did anybody done that?

thanks

Bridgemond · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2010, 02:10:06 PM »

I would recomend geting a set of bilstein b8's for her lad. Had them with fk 60/40 springs in my old 316i and she handled great

DarioM42 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2010, 03:20:12 PM »

Quote from: Bridgemond;97357

I would recomend geting a set of bilstein b8's for her lad. Had them with fk 60/40 springs in my old 316i and she handled great

Thanks, but this is setup "on budget", until I buy something better, I just feel the urge to go lower

DesktopDave · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2010, 08:03:41 PM »

I wouldn't drop the car very far...lower oil pans are expensive. Maybe invest in a skid plate?

Bridgemond · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2010, 08:20:37 PM »

Quote from: DarioM42;97359

Thanks, but this is setup "on budget", until I buy something better, I just feel the urge to go lower

Dont lower a e30 on a budget. You will bust the sump and cost more money in the long run. Get coilovers or bilstein's socks etc. I lowered my old 316i on standard shocks and smash the sump