Budget struts with M3 springs?

[Luciano36]

Hey all!
I just bought a pair of M3 front springs for my 91 vert (only fronts cause I like the height in the rear) and I was wondering if you could recommend a budget pair of front struts. I heard Bilstein touring could be a good option. Can KYG struts be used with M3 springs in a vert? I know Billies Sport are a good option, but I am looking for something less stiff and more comfortable (and cheaper).
Anything else I should consider replacing besides springs and struts?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Aloha!

Luciano

[MR 325]

Honestly I think KYB shocks are a great and super affordable choice. They will be just fine with M3 springs.

[Stevie30]

The vert on the left has KYB struts with M3 springs front and rear. They ride and handle great.

[Luciano36]

That is great! Thanks guys! What KYB strut model do you have installed? The insert has to be 51mm, right? Do you guys recommend a particular website where I can buy these struts from? Price-wise I mean.
Thanks again!
Aloha

Luciano

[MR 325]

Honestly almost any parts store can get them for you.

I personally use BMA Parts since they are local and cater to E30 owners. They of course do shipping as well.

https://www.bmaparts.com

[Luciano36]

Thanks a lot! I used BMAparts before and their price and service (shipping to Hawaii) is great. I'll order two KYB GR2 front strut inserts soon. Cheers!
Luciano

[aworthybrother]

I had M3 springs and Bilstein touring shocks on my previous vert and I like the comfy ride.

How much would KYB cost you? Bilstein touring shocks is $269 shipped for all 4 posted in shox.com.

[klavender1]

I got KYB's recently from partsgeek for about $35 each. I'm on stock springs but they are stiffer than I imagined. Which is a good thing. Good for DD though.

[Philo]

KYB's are great on a budget. I usually recommend them for use with M3 springs or H&R sports. (Not Races though)

[TrentW]

How would Boge Turbo Gas struts/shocks work with M3 springs?

Would the drop be like 1" in front?

[TrentW]

The vert on the left has KYB struts with M3 springs front and rear. They ride and handle great.

I had M3 springs and Bilstein touring shocks on my previous vert and I like the comfy ride.

I'm preparing to install M3 springs w/Bilstein Tourings on my wife's '88 325 and read somewhere that it will drop approx 3/4". Is this all around or only in the front? Car currently has OE springs w/red stripe and realoem lists a 9mm upper spring pad for the red springs or also a 3mm pad. Which did you guys use?

[aworthybrother]

I'm preparing to install M3 springs w/Bilstein Tourings on my wife's '88 325 and read somewhere that it will drop approx 3/4". Is this all around or only in the front? Car currently has OE springs w/red stripe and realoem lists a 9mm upper spring pad for the red springs or also a 3mm pad. Which did you guys use?

I had an m42 vert, so engine was lighter and front had more fender clearance. I had to use thicker spring pads in the rear and 15mm drop hats in the front. I also removed the front spring pads and replaced it with a bicycle tire tube.

Oekundar had a 325 vert with m3 springs and drop was great. Try to search his thread.