ST Lowering Springs

[mr ilia]

Some models of Tokico shocks have adjustible dumping, I would think this option alone would be great in matching springs and shocks.

I woud jump on the Tokico deal if I would not have new shocks installed earlier this year.

[JonnyOg]

So what? The whole point of buying these is go low and stiff for less $. You should cut them bump stops in half.

Yea I like the low, but they don't really seem that stiff. And if they droop, I'm gonna have less than 1.5" of travel.

What struts are you running?

Billy sports

[HerbReal]

Here's m cabrio with the 318is springs, E90 drop hats and stagg shocks:



I installed the fronts last week and they have about 80 miles on them and the rears were just finished half hour ago.

First impression, the shock and spring combo is very comfortable ride. I could feel my steer a lot better (there's a grip on the road and the car is responsive). Still needs to be aligned and I'm now in the market for wheels.

Herb

[alpineII_dirty]

Does anyone know how these compare to the Vogland Sport springs on a 318? Curious to know if it is a bit stiffer or drops a it a bit more, at least the front?..

[S13_E30]

Here's m cabrio with the 318is springs, E90 drop hats and stagg shocks:



I installed the fronts last week and they have about 80 miles on them and the rears were just finished half hour ago.

First impression, the shock and spring combo is very comfortable ride. I could feel my steer a lot better (there's a grip on the road and the car is responsive). Still needs to be aligned and I'm now in the market for wheels.

Herb

How much oil pan clearance do you have?

[HerbReal]

How much oil pan clearance do you have?

I think I have 5"-6" of clearance from what I remember. I'll post a reference picture soon

[einstein57]

Yea I like the low, but they don't really seem that stiff. And if they droop, I'm gonna have less than 1.5" of travel.


Billy sports

I'm sure these aren't as soft as eibach prokits and they definitely won't lower the car as much. I ran a set with Billie sports and the bumps cut in half and loved it.

[alpineII_dirty]

I think I have 5"-6" of clearance from what I remember. I'll post a reference picture soon

Has to be much less if you are on a 1.5inch drop...Im on Vogtlands with my 318is and i have around 3.9-4in clearance. Can you post a picture with the car on an even surface? The incline drive way makes it look lower than what it is

[julianaM42]

Are people running camber kits with these?

[frankenbeemer]

Bilstein Sports, all pads, standard hats. E30M3 ST lowering springs. Measured 2" drop all around.

[Swanny]

Nice! Might look at grabbing those so i can put my spring pads back in....any thought on the advantage/disadvantage of the pads?

[einstein57]

Squeaks and rattles when you go over uneven surfaces and pot holes. I think frankenbeemer should loos the rear spring pads to even out the rake.

[Swanny]

I havent noticed any extra noise since I dropped and took the pads out. Probably because of all the other failing joints/bushings. Cant wait to get the new motor mounts in and get back on the road.

[5Toes]

^ when I cut my front springs a coil shorter and ran no spring pads and e90 drop hats.. couldnt tell a difference

[compactdan]

Did anyone buy and install the 2.4" drop springs? Curious to see if it works on a 325 also what shocks did you use?