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verde
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My E21(s): 1983 manual 316 coupe

lowering springs

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Looking to drop my 83 316 60mm but most kits are for 75-82 cars. Is there a huge difference or is it just because 83 was the crossover year theyr not mentioned? Ie. Will they fit?


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Re: lowering springs

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Verde,

Main differences in the E21 occured pre/post 79 so the later facelift parts are what you want.
However I think springs and shocks carried through unchanged.

Your car may have been registered in 83 but could easily of been manufactured in 82 :wink:

Ben
1982 323i ("Test Mule" - to become an M20 powered track car)
1983 316 (Taiga Thunder - S54 Track car)
1982 635csiA (Another Weldathon)
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verde
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Re: lowering springs

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Your a star Ben thank you. Ordering some spax 60mm drop springs
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Re: lowering springs

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Verde, try http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/ and put in the last 7 digits of your chassis number. it will come back with the build date of your car.
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