M3 springs and stock shocks on 325is?

[pap]

This is one combination I haven't come across in any other thread, and I'm wondering if it'll work. I don't intend to track or autocross, and I'm happy with the ride and handling as-is. Basically, all I'm looking to do is drop the car a little, and I understand that the M3 springs will do that about 3/4 inch. I may not be keeping the car that much longer, but if I do, someday I'll do a set of Bilsteins when the stock shocks start to go. 1990 325is, 49K miles.

Thanks.

Pete

[KenC]

The stock Boge shocks aren't valved for M3 springs. They'll blow. But if they're the orginal shocks on a 49k car they're probably already blown.

[MR 325]

I have M3 springs on my 85 with stock spec shocks. Had them for almost a year and they're still great.

[pap]

A split opinion. I guess it can't hurt too much to try - at worst the shocks will blow and I'll be forced to buy a set of Bilstein Sports. They sure don't feel blown yet.