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lowering car
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:25 pm
by andy205
excuse my ignorance, have a e21 and would like to lower the front. can i just put lowering springs on front only?
would 40mm be o.k (don't want to go too low, just want a nice stance) what make would recommend (lower price range)
thanks Andy

Re: lowering car
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:17 pm
by PeteK
You certainly can. It might play a little bit of havoc with the handling though. I put a set of 40 mm lower Eibachs on the front of the 323i. Looked better, but I went out to a BMW Club track day and the back end was way looser.
Cheers
Re: lowering car
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:36 pm
by andy205
is it better to lower all four corners? front only less than 40mm? thanks
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Re: lowering car
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:50 pm
by PeteK
Getting a matched set would be best. However, if it's just for cruising, don't worry, just get whatever you like.
Re: lowering car
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:10 am
by e21-Mark
I can do you 4 -35mm springs and 40% uprated shocks and struts for £250 - new unused - plus P&P
Re: lowering car
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:22 pm
by tommi_e21
spend the money early on and get GAZ coilovers.
costs around the £750 area and completely adjustable to whatever hieght suits you.
will improve the handaling dramatically aswell
Re: lowering car
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 12:36 pm
by andy205
austin25uk wrote:spend the money early on and get GAZ coilovers.
costs around the £750 area and completely adjustable to whatever hieght suits you.
will improve the handaling dramatically aswell
love to but to much money for me, car going to my son, just want some cheaper spring . Thanks
Re: lowering car
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:34 pm
by tommi_e21
if its going to your son just cut the springs. he will soon learn how to handle the car then

lol
Re: lowering car
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:17 pm
by andy205
sometimes i wish i could!
Re: lowering car
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:23 am
by nas80
im sure theres some springs on ebay for like £100 or so - your bext bet if there are not any is to try on the german ebay.