KC3 Patron member Parked in the garage Joined May 23, 2007 Messages 2,083 Points 472 Location Nicosia Jun 1, 2007 #1 Hi. Contemplating lowering my B. can anyone advise me as to best springs to buy. and by how much. dont really want to ruin the ride to much. Many thanks, K
Hi. Contemplating lowering my B. can anyone advise me as to best springs to buy. and by how much. dont really want to ruin the ride to much. Many thanks, K
Mad Matt Member Joined Jan 10, 2007 Messages 892 Points 109 Location Brussels Jun 1, 2007 #2 I'm looking at Eibach and Bilstein. I think Doc used Koni?
docorangepeel Patron member Written a guide Joined Apr 4, 2006 Messages 3,332 Points 485 Location Bedfordshire Jun 1, 2007 #3 Yep Koni adjustable £340 ish I think it was 4 shocks and springs.
Mad Matt Member Joined Jan 10, 2007 Messages 892 Points 109 Location Brussels Jun 1, 2007 #4 Eiback erckon 30mm lower, I assume you've (Doc) gone for around the same?
docorangepeel Patron member Written a guide Joined Apr 4, 2006 Messages 3,332 Points 485 Location Bedfordshire Jun 1, 2007 #5 Yep something like that. When I had 15" alloys on the car, I could not even get a jack under the B heheheh Now its on 17" its spot on.
Yep something like that. When I had 15" alloys on the car, I could not even get a jack under the B heheheh Now its on 17" its spot on.
Robot Established member Joined Mar 3, 2007 Messages 1,937 Points 260 Location Trondheim Jun 1, 2007 #6 I've lowered it by 40mm (Lesjoefors) with 16" alloys (pic here). In retrospect I should have gone for at least 50mm with the 16"s. The ride is a good deal firmer, but far from uncomfortable
I've lowered it by 40mm (Lesjoefors) with 16" alloys (pic here). In retrospect I should have gone for at least 50mm with the 16"s. The ride is a good deal firmer, but far from uncomfortable
OP OP KC3 Patron member Parked in the garage Joined May 23, 2007 Messages 2,083 Points 472 Location Nicosia Jun 1, 2007 #7 hi guys. thanks. looking at eibach springs 30m lower. Should i keep my old shocks for now?. only done 25000 miles and would like to keep my 15" alloys for time being. Havent seen any wheels to grab me yet.
hi guys. thanks. looking at eibach springs 30m lower. Should i keep my old shocks for now?. only done 25000 miles and would like to keep my 15" alloys for time being. Havent seen any wheels to grab me yet.
Robot Established member Joined Mar 3, 2007 Messages 1,937 Points 260 Location Trondheim Jun 1, 2007 #8 Look at mine then
OP OP KC3 Patron member Parked in the garage Joined May 23, 2007 Messages 2,083 Points 472 Location Nicosia Jun 1, 2007 #9 hi, what size are your tyres?
Robot Established member Joined Mar 3, 2007 Messages 1,937 Points 260 Location Trondheim Jun 1, 2007 #10 I think they're 205/40 R16.
stratis New member Joined Jan 3, 2004 Messages 95 Points 24 Location london, Harrow, United Kingdom. Jun 2, 2007 #11 Robot said: I think they're 205/40 R16. Click to expand... Car was fitted with NOVITEC springs when i got it its decked with a capital D....
Robot said: I think they're 205/40 R16. Click to expand... Car was fitted with NOVITEC springs when i got it its decked with a capital D....
Robot Established member Joined Mar 3, 2007 Messages 1,937 Points 260 Location Trondheim Jun 3, 2007 #12 Eibach springs on eBay now. Click. :wave: This post contains affiliate links which may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
OP OP KC3 Patron member Parked in the garage Joined May 23, 2007 Messages 2,083 Points 472 Location Nicosia Jun 3, 2007 #13 Thanks !