What dampers are available for 51mm E30 housings?

[alistairolsen]

I just tried to find Koni FSD struts for the E30, but they dont seem to make them. I know Bilstein do but some consider them to be harsh which I'd like to avoid.

Who else offers struts to fit the E30 platform? Are E36 struts the same?

I'm looking for them to go on a coupe, with an M60 swap and a 30mm drop.

Thanks

[jeffnhiscars]

There is no FSD for the e30. I've got my second set of Koni sports (yellow)) sitting here.

[e30davie]

Im currnently in teh same boat as you.

I (apparently) have the mtech suspension in my car. I ant even work out what shocks originally came in the mtech suspension.

this is so far the best list of reasonable options i can find of shocks that fit the e30. appart from the Konis.

http://eshocks.com/Shocks_Vehicles.asp?Veh_Group=car&Veh_Make=BMW&Veh_Model=325is&Veh_Year=1987&Veh_Submodel=Base&DT=All&Manf=All&MF=N

I am tempted to go for the bilstien B4. All reports from the interballs are that they are an oem replacmenet.

The bilsteins that everyone keeps saying are too rough i belive are the bilsteins B6 and B8 (B8 just being a shorter version of the B6).

The Bilstein B4 are dirty cheap, so almost worth giving a go. Less than 400 AUD for a set from local suppliers here in australia.

[jeffnhiscars]

Ive run on B4s and they are a great stock replacement for a DD. A bit firmer and worked fine with H&R OE Sports which are a slight drop. IMO this is way better than the stock Sachs set up.

We just upgraded these to Koni Sports since its and ETA and getting a 731 head