suspenion question

[levino]

recently going to change a suspension for my BMW compact, but not much choice for Ti, is it can be use as Z3 or E36(copue/seden) suspenion? shocker and spring?

any idea for it?

[96cali]

The front suspension can be considered the same as a 318 coupe/sedan. The rear is similar to the Z3 (e30 trailing arm suspension) but I think it uses a different length shock etc. Bilstein, Koni and KYC offer shocks and H&R, Bilstein, BavAuto and Eibach offer the springs.

[levino]

thanks, as from the real spring look very similar as E36 (2drs/4drs), besides the length of the socker, any other different?

[96cali]

What is socker?

The look of a spring has little to do with how it will perform in your car. Get sport springs made for a 4 cyl not a 6 cyl in the front. The rear is unique to the Ti.

[levino]

thanks for your comment, then the Front is different with Z3, right

[96cali]

I believe yes. Do you know www.realoem.com?

[Mallard]

z3 roadster front strut 4cyl 31 31 1 091 703 & 704

compact,touring, loon front strut 4cyl 31 31 1 091 773 & 774


the e36coupe/cab front strut and the z3coupe have different front struts in both model type and cylinder variation


bit of a minefield for those who are unsure what matches to what ..