» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | No Threads to Display. | | ![](http://www.318ti.org/forum/clear.gif) | ![Closed Thread](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/buttons/threadclosed.gif) | ![Share/Bookmark](http://static.addtoany.com/buttons/share_save_171_16.png) | 09-12-2007, 02:48 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 | M-Sport Springs For Sale If you're thinking of upgrading to Bavauto springs, save your money! The M-tech springs are the exact same springs except for the color. I found this out the hard way....and had to eat the cost of shipping for the return. ![Mad](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif) Plus one of their reps confirmed this, unfortunately after the fact. These have 95k on them and are structurally intact=no cracks or bends. Pix to follow. $100 incl. shipping in US only. __________________ '99 ti /Mtechnic, Schwartz II, Meyle Control Arms w/Full Metal Ball Joints, PowerFlex poly LCAB's, Pirelli P Zero/Nero 225/50/16, "the d-baffle"...... | | | 09-12-2007, 03:37 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,595 | I doubt they are exact since my bavauto are extremely low, but the mtech springs are a really good upgrade and great price. | | | 09-12-2007, 04:20 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,814 | yeah is not the same cause i change the M-Sport Springs for the bavauto springs and the car is way different __________________ 5/96 318TI Sport BIG TURBO | | | 09-12-2007, 04:21 AM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 10 | The Bavauto spring are not the same as the factory BMW m-tech springs, not even close. The m-tech springs are much nicer. I would highly recommend the m-tech springs in combination with the Sachs "Advantage" dampers. If you can get a hold of them, the Sachs "Performance kit" is even better. They are a combination of Eibach Pro springs and stiffer performance dampers. __________________ 1996 318ti Sport Sachs Advantage Shocks/M-Tech Springs, Dinan Stage II: Intake and Software, SuperSprint Dual Round Tip Exhaust | | | 09-12-2007, 07:04 AM | #5 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | So if you sent the BavAuto's back, what are you running now? __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!! | | | 09-13-2007, 12:57 AM | #6 | Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 55 | I agree that I would prefer the M-tech springs over Bav auto. I have Bav auto springs now, but I am thinking in putting back my m-tech springs. I only got the bav springs because they were $175 when purchasing bilstein shocks together. The factory springs are firmer I think. __________________ 1998 Hellrot sport 318ti 2005 Jet Black 545i SMG 2006 Honda Odyssey (for kids and wives) | | | 09-13-2007, 06:02 PM | #7 | Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 70 | Are these springs still available? | | | 09-17-2007, 07:50 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 | Yes they are still available! And notice shipping is included; which means you're really only paying about $65-70 for these babies! I am running H&R sports, wanted the ride to be a little bit lower. __________________ '99 ti /Mtechnic, Schwartz II, Meyle Control Arms w/Full Metal Ball Joints, PowerFlex poly LCAB's, Pirelli P Zero/Nero 225/50/16, "the d-baffle"...... | | | 09-17-2007, 09:36 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | Deadpan- What do you think of the ride quality of the HR's vs. the sports? __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 10-09-2007, 07:02 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 308 | well that was quite a vacation, sorry for the delay in getting back to you all. for parties interested in buying these; i'll be contacting you in order (first to pm me, etc. gets first dibs). cali, as far as ride quality goes, i think the description of H&R oe sports, vs. sports, vs. race on the understeer.com website is well....i couldn't put it any better myself! alittle lower, alittle stiffer.....i think -a nicer profile. __________________ '99 ti /Mtechnic, Schwartz II, Meyle Control Arms w/Full Metal Ball Joints, PowerFlex poly LCAB's, Pirelli P Zero/Nero 225/50/16, "the d-baffle"...... | | | 10-09-2007, 07:35 PM | #11 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | Great springs at a great price. For those who want a significantly better ride without lowering your car too much, OE Mtech sport springs are the way to go. __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!! | | | 10-11-2007, 08:17 AM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 256 | Quote: Originally Posted by timonster I would highly recommend the m-tech springs in combination with the Sachs "Advantage" dampers. If you can get a hold of them, the Sachs "Performance kit" is even better. They are a combination of Eibach Pro springs and stiffer performance dampers. | I noticed that your sig says you have Sachs Advantage Shocks. Where did you "get hold of them?" I can't find anything but the stock Sachs/Boge dampers. Also, is it possible that the kit you are talking about is the Eibach Pro kit, and that Sachs makes the dampers? Eibach Pro-system 6/1992 - 4/1999 Includes struts and springs (2022.780, 2033.780) | | | ![Closed Thread](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/buttons/threadclosed.gif) | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |