Author Topic: lowering 318ic (Read 2535 times)

tdoyle · « **on:** October 30, 2009, 04:54:39 PM »

Hi, I a new guy..
Has anyone lowered a 318ic? I am having a hard time finding springs. I just want to stiffen it up a bit, not slam it. 1-1.25 inch drop would be fine.

tony92ic · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2009, 06:32:11 PM »

E30 M3 springs, no spring pads. (but cut something thin for a liner to prevent vibration).

Firmer, but not too stiff for the loose cabrio chassis. Lower, but not too low.

This is my set up with Bilstein sports and I love it.

AcSchnitzer318is · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2009, 08:59:10 AM »

Quote from: tony92ic;81107

E30 M3 springs, no spring pads. (but cut something thin for a liner to prevent vibration)/QUOTE]

Sorry to threadjack, but what did you use as a liner? Been wanting to do this and haven't been able to think of a suitable material for liner to prevent metal on metal vibing and causing rust. I want a little more drop in the front of mine running h&r's and billy sports.

tony92ic · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2009, 09:34:52 PM »

On the fronts I used a water softner salt bag. The Cargill stuff is in a really thick heavy duty plastic. The rear bottom I wanted to keep the bump stop and you need it to center the spring so I just trimmed it down so it just tucked under the spring and provided a cushion without lifting it up. I can't remember what I did for the top rear. Softner bag I'd guess.

deekay · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2009, 10:46:24 PM »

tunershop has weitecs for a 318ic.

http://www.tunershop.com/Suspensions/Springs/TS_Springs_%28BMW_3er_Cabriolet%29_x200_230x_p27009_h4_m450.html

i actually have a set of these (i ended up using something else after going w/ a 5-lug swap), if you want 'em.