325i vs 325ix SPRINGS

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  • MattBimmer
    Grease Monkey
    • Dec 2011
    • 339

    #1

    325i vs 325ix SPRINGS

    Hey guys I am selling some springs to a guy with a 325ix and he is wanting to lower his IX a little bit. I have 318is springs but are they shorter than stock IX springs. Do I need to cut my stock springs to give the buyer a slight drop or can I sell them as is?
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  • nando
    Moderator
    • Nov 2003
    • 34827

    #2
    They are likely the same length, just softer.

    You buyer would be better off cutting a dead coil off his ix springs.
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    • MattBimmer
      Grease Monkey
      • Dec 2011
      • 339

      #3
      Well I read another thread where someone said the IX spring is 1 inch longer in the front, and the buyer also doesn't have the means to cut the coils.
      Also what is the best tool for cutting the springs?
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      • jlevie
        R3V OG
        • Nov 2006
        • 13530

        #4
        Originally posted by MattBimmer
        Also what is the best tool for cutting the springs?
        A cutoff wheel in an angle grinder.
        The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #5
          From what i recall ix springs are the same part # as 325e springs. They are definitely not longer.
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          • MattBimmer
            Grease Monkey
            • Dec 2011
            • 339

            #6
            Alright thanks for the input and luckily I was wrong the Buyer has a 325I and his brother has the IX. Cutoff tool and angle grinder it is. One full loop from the top would be a good drop right or do I need to do a have coil from both sides.
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            • jlevie
              R3V OG
              • Nov 2006
              • 13530

              #7
              One coil from one end should be fine.
              The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
              Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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