Re: <E30> E30 M3 Springs on an E30 325is

[gwells@xxxxxxx]

From: Grant M. Wells@ECCI on 08/03/98 01:59 PM

E30 M3 springs will fit fine; however, the front springs were not meant to
work with the heavier 6
cylinder motor.  The front spring rate is ~150lbs so don't look for great
handling.  It will slightly drop
the front.  Swapping front springs is a PITA in my opinion so make sure
your happy with
just dropping the front a little and doing nothing for the car's handling.

BTW, there is NO difference between a E30 M3 trailing arm & a 325.  They
are the same part
so there is no difference in spring location.   The lower M3 rear spring
will work fine as long as you
are realistic about tire choices for the street.

Grant
gwells@domain.elided
'87 325is w/M50 ...

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