Once i have completed the audio side of my car (Induction - Exhaust) i am moving onto the way she stands.
I would like my Bimmer to sit there on the curb and look mean without being silly low, What im looking for is a more aggresive look without going over the top. The car need to be able to do speed bumps and have no chance of rubbing the tyres. Price is a concern and I have no want for a racing set up so cheaper would help.
The back end of my car annoys me a bit as I think it sits up to high.
To summerise
Price
Rear end must sit lower
More agressive look
Be able to drive standard road with all the pitfalls with out an issue.
If anyone on here is experienced or knows a resource I could read/learn from then please let me know.
Car stats, E46 323ci SE 2000 (dont know current coil, shock type comfort, m-tech) Running on 8x18 Wheels with a 45 cross section.
As a real Newbie in this department I have looked at the Eibach set and another Cheaper German make.
As i know I could get a decent drop on the front at least and some on the back the Eibachs look great. Can you explain how and where to measure for the right drop? And do i only need to worry about Tyre rub or do you get other areas that can clash?
Not quite sure what your after but if you look on line all the info about the mm it lowers is there make sure you order right ones as they do non m-sport fit and m-sport
You could always get a piece of string and meaure the sort of clearance you want mines never scraped yet full lock on turning is normal the eibach pro kit i got lowered mine 35mm front and 15mm rear thats enough any lower id probably scrape and as i use expensive tyre not wise really if doing again id probably just try and buy a set of front springs as that was my only original concern the front looking to high
a lot spring kits give you rake i.e a lower front than rear so be careful before you buy eibach are good they do the pro kit and a lower one but remember the lower one means new shocks as well and you will need to get alignment done.
They do two apparently sport line and pro so should be ok ive rubbed twice so far by pulling off a kerb to quick i know to take it easy now but steerings spot on no scraping on full lock the backs been sort of tested with only 1 adult in back on a journey with no problems
Seems a few more things I need to think about then.
I think I could do with taking it to a mod shop somewhere and get some measurements and advice there as well, But this is something I will definately do.
i would go for coilovers so you can get it exactly how you want it.
hot tuning ones are plenty good enough for most peoples needs and can be bought cheaply off the forum vendor.
i quite like x5 wheels on an e46 but you ideally need archwork and spacers.
I've had my coilovers on for a couple of weeks now and really like how the make the car look. Only dropped 10mm on the new adjusters and I now only have about half an inch clearance on the front arch. Back is sat perfect. No spacers yet as it doesn't rub but I'll probably get some in the future just to pad it out a bit.
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