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dannyboy
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Post by dannyboy »

kam its looking very tidy... well done mate... it does pay to hold out 8)


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nas80
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Post by nas80 »

that is a tidy motor! any plans for it?
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Post by kam09 »

nas80 wrote:that is a tidy motor! any plans for it?
cheers nas80


i was wondering whether anyone has tried adding another back box on the other side, seen on the 323's and whether it is possible?

Also what is a reasonable amount to lower the car and still be everyday useable??...

And that spoiler i think Jeroen has on his signature car (baur) anyone got one? (wrong place to ask i know Apologies)
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Post by e21-Mark »

I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to hang another back box.

-35 / 45mm would be pretty easy to live with. Any more and speed humps and negative camber will become your friends. Or enemies, depending on your point of view?
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Post by pistonheader »

my car is lowered 60mm and it's fine 99+% of the time. i just really slow over speed bumps, it's usually ok. it's just if the car had luggage and 3 other people in that you make a nasty hole in your down pipe :lol:

generally though, i'd say 60mm is absolutely fine, especially if you don't encounter many speed bumps. even then, if you go slow it's not usually an issue. if you want a pic to see how low it is let me know i'll see what i can do.
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Post by kam09 »

Well speed bumps is all i have around me!!! they've just done em! I was thinking 40's is good?

Would i need to change the whole or part of the exhaust system to get the back box on other side? i do have a 323 lying there so bits not much a problem unless those are rusted also :shock:






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Post by nas80 »

The 323i system is from a 6 cylinder that has two pipes running all the way through to the back from the engine.

You wont be able to swap that across. but ill bet a custom exhaust shop could sort it out for you easy.
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