differece between 318i springs and 325i?

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  • MikeM10
    Noobie
    • Sep 2011
    • 19

    #1

    differece between 318i springs and 325i?

    I have an early 318i with drum brakes in the rear and i plan on swapping all four brakes with the 325i brakes. vented rotors i the front and disc brakes in the back. I know that im going to need to get the trailing arms off of a 325i to make it work. Id also like to get some lowering sprngs from bavauto to give it better handling, i just dont know if i should order springs for325i or 318i. is there any differences in them?
  • taiden
    Advanced Member
    • Oct 2009
    • 178

    #2
    Go with what's made for your car.

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    • Hey_You
      E30 Modder
      • Nov 2009
      • 963

      #3
      325i springs made to handle a m20, 318i springs made to handle a m10. I think the spring rates are a bit different.
      85' 318i ~The Bronze Bomber (FrankenM10 with a Forced Future :wgaf:)

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      • MR 325
        Moderator
        • Oct 2003
        • 37825

        #4
        They will be different but of course 325 springs will work. If you run 325 springs you'll likely end up with less of a drop and a firmer ride than the same spring would give you if it were spec'd for a 318.
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        • S62
          Wrencher
          • Nov 2011
          • 262

          #5
          Why are you choosing bav auto springs?

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          • irish44j
            R3VLimited
            • Oct 2011
            • 2763

            #6
            don't forget you'll also need new e-brake cables for the rear discs when you do the conversion.
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