Feeler: Bavauto Springs

[Tyler]

Does anyone want to buy a set of Bavauto performance springs? I've had my suspension sitting in my room for almost 6 months and after a couple months i said to myself do i really want to drop my car 1 1/4 inches? If i did do that i'd have to take my car to a shop just to do the oil change since i have a rock driveway it's tough to get a jack under there as is. I want to buy a new set of sport springs kind of like the ones that come in a sport ti. Just cause it would lower the car maybee 1/4-1/2 inch which would be great for me. I'd prefer local pickup if anyone is interested in them. I'll part them for $200 plus shipping.

[clubsport95]

I just installed the same springs on my clubsport 2 months ago. They handle great and the ride feels sooooo smooth. U should really try them out. I do have a set of Bmw Mtech springs(bmw sport springs) that Came out of my car if ur looking to buy them. There in exellent cond. And only lower the car about 1/2". $80 plus shipping and there yours..

[Tyler]

Well plus i live in New England and driving in the snow with a lowered car isn't that great. the more it sat in my room the more i thought about selling them. Plus like i said b4 if i drop it there is no way i can jack up my car to get underneath,not on my driveway. The last time i jacked my car up i had to shovel all the gravel out of one spot to get the jack under. I'm looking to get a brand new set of springs just casue i want everything spanking new. Thanks for the offer though.

[Bozola]

Can you tell me exactly what bav part you are selling??

Frederic

[L84THSKY]

Don't start giving me reason to be concerned. I live on Long Island, and I just installed the BavAuto springs and Bilsteins. My front lower lip is already too low; I messed it up already hitting a low curb.

However, I did just pickup a very nice jack, but it must be used from the side of the car to clear my body kit.

Originally Posted by Tyler

Well plus i live in New England and driving in the snow with a lowered car isn't that great. the more it sat in my room the more i thought about selling them. Plus like i said b4 if i drop it there is no way i can jack up my car to get underneath,not on my driveway. The last time i jacked my car up i had to shovel all the gravel out of one spot to get the jack under. I'm looking to get a brand new set of springs just casue i want everything spanking new. Thanks for the offer though.

[IndianaTravis]

Want to trade?

I have a suspension off of a Z3 2.8 coupe on my car. It lowered my car (from the stock, active height) roughly .25 - .5 inches.

[Tyler]

How many miles are on them?

[IndianaTravis]

They had 12000 when I installed them, and I've put about 3000 on them. I installed the struts/shocks off of the Z3 coupe with them, and the ride is VERY nice. See my sig picture for ride height.

I'm in no hurry, so just let me know what you think. The biggest challenge will be that one of us will be without a car for a few days while the sprints are shipped back and forth!

[Tyler]

Are these springs a sport type spring? Are you not happy with them? Could've used trhis in the chat last night..

[andyman7931]

is there any special markings on the z3 springs? I may have access to a set of them, but they're in a pile of about 20 sets of e36 springs and I don't know which one is which. I would like a set for my wife's car.

[IndianaTravis]

From what I can tell, based on owning a '98 sport in the past and my brother's recent '96 sport, the standard 2.8 coupe setup is really close to the ti sport setup. The rear shocks were a little different in the width of the bottom bushing, but otherwise everything bolted right up. Like I said, it dropped it between a quarter and half inch.

I took off shocks and springs with close to 95,000 miles on them, so the improvement was immediate and noticeable.

I am happy with them, but I installed them as a stop-gap because I got them for a good price and my original struts and shocks were worn out.

They have paint markings on them, there are pictures of both the shocks and springs in my gallery, including close ups of the shock and strut part number stickers.

[andyman7931]

Originally Posted by IndianaTravis

They have paint markings on them, there are pictures of both the shocks and springs in my gallery, including close ups of the shock and strut part number stickers.

that's just what I needed, thanks. I just bought N.O.S. shocks from a z3 guy and he had the springs as well. I'm going to contact him and see if I can get springs to go with. This is just what I want on the wife's car.

(sorry for stomping on the thread, I'll shut up now)

[IndianaTravis]

You might check if it was a 2.3, 2.5, or 2.8 Z3. I think the 2.3 and 2.5 engines (both 2.5 liters, but whatever) are heavier than the 2.8, so those springs might be different.

[Tyler]

We'll talk later tonight on this..

[Tyler]

Bump^