I can't find 318ic springs!

[tdoyle]

Has anyone lowered their 318ic? What springs did you use? I was told that I can use 318is springs, but would have to use an extra pad in the rear so it won't drop to low. Has anyone done this?

[3bvert]

I used eihbach sport springs for the sedan, I too was told that the rear would drop too much, but I have not noticed it
the front did drop lower then the back, ill seee if I can find the measurements, but it was like 1.5 in the front and 1.25 in the rear

I used used springs so I did expect the rear to sag, but it was all I dould find and afford at the time

I had a great link to springs, but cant find it right now

pic is the day I droppped the car back down

today I have to put the bottle caps back on :( they have better winter tires

[3bvert]

also look at this thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=96461

and here is more info
Spring---------------------Front(lb/in.)-------------Rear(lb/in.)

Stock 325i-----------------------106------------------------245
Stock 325is----------------------118------------------------265
Stock 325ix----------------------106------------------------308
Stock M3-------------------------114------------------------314
Stock M3--------------------------140------------------------250
Dinan Sport-----------------------172------------------------300
H&R OE Sport---------------------180------------------------380
H&R Sport-------------------------180------------------------380
H&R Sport (29664)---------------200------------------------285
H&R Race-------------------------315------------------------ 570
H&R Coilovers***----------------340------------------------380
Eibach Pro-Kit--------------------102-------------------------277
Eibach Race----------------------160-------------------------445
IE SIII----------------------------315-------------------------570
Koni Coilovers-------------------342-------------------------407
Cosmo Coilovers----------------450-------------------------560
Tokico----------------------------165-------------------------265
TMS J-Stock**-------------------680------------------------1026
Alpina(est.)---------------------~200-----------------------~350
FK 60/60 cup kit-----------------379--------------------------379
Vogtland Standard***--------115/197-----------------------360
Vogtland CS***---------------137/200-----------------------400
Vogtland--------------------------225--------------------------360

[daniel]

M3 springs look really good in my opinion.

[Highway1]

also look at this thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=96461

and here is more info
Spring---------------------Front(lb/in.)-------------Rear(lb/in.)

Stock 325i-----------------------106------------------------245
Stock 325is----------------------118------------------------265
Stock 325ix----------------------106------------------------308
Stock M3-------------------------114------------------------314
Stock M3--------------------------140------------------------250
Dinan Sport-----------------------172------------------------300
H&R OE Sport---------------------180------------------------380
H&R Sport-------------------------180------------------------380
H&R Sport (29664)---------------200------------------------285
H&R Race-------------------------315------------------------ 570
H&R Coilovers***----------------340------------------------380
Eibach Pro-Kit--------------------102-------------------------277
Eibach Race----------------------160-------------------------445
IE SIII----------------------------315-------------------------570
Koni Coilovers-------------------342-------------------------407
Cosmo Coilovers----------------450-------------------------560
Tokico----------------------------165-------------------------265
TMS J-Stock**-------------------680------------------------1026
Alpina(est.)---------------------~200-----------------------~350
FK 60/60 cup kit-----------------379--------------------------379
Vogtland Standard***--------115/197-----------------------360
Vogtland CS***---------------137/200-----------------------400
Vogtland--------------------------225--------------------------360

I never understood why the rear spring rates are stiffer than front. doesn't make sense to me.

Anyway i've used 325 springs on my 318 with no problems. i'm sure you can use some for 325ic

[tdoyle]

3bvert, did you use Eibachs from a 318i sedan or 325i?

[tjts1]

I never understood why the rear spring rates are stiffer than front. doesn't make sense to me.

Its all in the geometry of the control arm.

[Stu]

I never understood why the rear spring rates are stiffer than front. doesn't make sense to me.

Because the spring is inboard on the rear control arm.

[tdoyle]

Beyern Mesh

Just got these from Bavarian Auto

[decay]

tunershop sells weitec springs for the 318ic; i have a set if you're in need.

[Simon S]

stacking pads is no big whoop.

i stacked pads at first in my 18is - was actually going for some rake.. but the rake looked bad and I took one set back out.

[Philo]

How low are you wanting to go? Also, what's the price range?

Vogtland coupe springs look good.

[tdoyle]

only looking to drop 1 to 1.25 inches, and firm up the suspension. Will I have to change the shocks too?

[Philo]

Shocks should be your main concern. If you want to firm it up and get a good ride that is.

Bilstein sport vote from me.

[daniel]

only looking to drop 1 to 1.25 inches, and firm up the suspension. Will I have to change the shocks too?

seriously, look into a set of M3 springs. you can get them used for really cheap. as for the shocks, you could probably run them with the stock shocks but it would be better to use bilstein sports.