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stefan15
10-01-2006, 06:08 PM
Hey all, looking for some advice on a spring/shock combination for my e36 (325i)

I can't decide if I want to lower my car or not, since I probably won't be running larger than my stock 16" rims. But that MAY change in the future.

SO I'm torn between:
Bilstein HD's using stock springs, or
Bilstein Sport w/ H&R Sport springs.
Or.. possibly Eibach kit.. click (http://www.tiretrends.com/part_info.php3?invTable=PartDetail&detailID=2270&model=165&year=1995)

The other consideration is I don't want TOO much of a stiff ride, just stiffer than the current setup which apparently has very little dampening since I'm bouncing around all over the place. I'm told some people find the Bilstein's pre-tuned shock to be a little stiff.. Cost is also a factor..

Thanks for any input!

scat19
10-01-2006, 08:54 PM
Not too sure why people like to mix and match their components, but for me its a coilover kit from HnR or Tien.

DC328is
10-02-2006, 08:08 PM
springs: H&R sports ( they can be pretty low with 1 finger gap in the front and tucking in the rear)
If thats too low. get Eibach pro kit.

i think H&R sports tend to be stiffer than eibachs. but the eibachs feel nicer as for ride and comfort.

shocks, get bilsteins or koni's.