Shock and Spring - ride height

[tablet]

I have a 97 328i with the sports package. I'm thinking of installing Bilstein sport shocks with H & R sport springs. From reading the manufacturer websites, I'm guessing that this will drop a stock 328i (without the optional sports package) 1-1.5 inches.

Does anyone know how much this combination will drop a 328i with the optional sports package?

Any other recommended suspension systems?

 

[frolf]

geez, i'm looking into the same thing for my car. let me know if you find anything, and i'll psot my results here as well.

 

[HornyHornet]

you are probably looking at minimal difference. Maybe .5-1 inch at most.

 

[jcblaschke]

I think the difference would be less noticable than .5 inches, if there is any at all. The shocks and springs are engineered mostly for the weight of the car, and the weight will be the same for both cars.

 

[frolf]

ok, what i found out was that, yeah, new shocks and springs can drop your car quite a bit, I'm looking at the entire H&R cup kit, but i don't want my rear down more than .25" than what it is now, but i want my front down a good 1". so what you do is order your stuff up, then throw in spring pads to get your ride height back up.


that is what master e30 mechanic bluntheadtrauma told me. sounded like an awesome idea.

 

[kj68niou1]

I have Bilstein and H&R springs and the drop was just enough. About 1 3/4 front and just over an inch in the rear. Rear wheels are tucked nice and front sits equal with the tire. I would suggest just buying the H&R coil over kit as they will be suited perfect for one another.

 

[polygaryd]

where do you get those spring pads to boost your ride height?? i need a pair for the rear of my 99 m3 vert

 

[sinisterE36]

didnt i see on another thread that you need to have reinforcement plates or some kind of bracket when you lower your car?
im also lookin to lower mine but i wanna do it once and once the right way

 

[VANCE]

they are z3 re-inforcement plates