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BMW lowered

  • 27-12-2013 7:28pm
    #1
    MRLAZY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭


    hey im looking for some info on springs for a bmw its a 03 320 d e46 model. the car is lowered but I want to have the original springs put back on the car. does anyone know how much it costs to do and do I need to buy four springs front and back?


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  • #2
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    Are you in anyway competent with car mechanics?
    If so is an easy job once you have the tools for removing the shocks and a set of spring compressors so you can open the front ones.

    After that you need all four springs.


  • #3
    MRLAZY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭MRLAZY


    no I wouldn't chance it myself at all I just about change the oil...
    thanks for reply.


  • #4
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Why do you want to put the originals back? What springs are on the car?

    Original springs on the e46 are prone to failure, particularly the rear ones. Most people instead of replacing the springs with standard ones, go for lowering springs at the time. Most decent aftermarket spring manufacturers offer lifetime warranty.


  • #5
    YbFocus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,480 ✭✭✭YbFocus


    I'm not sure what a garage will charge but I would reckon €200-300 plus parts.

    If you can change the oil you can do this man genuinely, take your time and follow a online guide and you'd be fine :)


  • #6
    MRLAZY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭MRLAZY


    im not sure what size the ones on the car are, but its very low just worried about damaging the car.


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  • #7
    wesf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭wesf


    MRLAZY wrote: »
    no I wouldn't chance it myself at all I just about change the oil...
    thanks for reply.
    It's not hard, did it a couple of times, as was mentioned, get an online guide and follow it! Save yourself the money, after you do the job you'll be delighted you did it yourself because it's not hard at all


  • #8
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    MRLAZY wrote: »
    im not sure what size the ones on the car are, but its very low just worried about damaging the car.

    Define very low? Or a side profile picture would be better


  • #9
    MRLAZY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭MRLAZY


    the top of the tyres are covered...the bumper is about 6 inches from the floor


  • #10
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    I have 4 original Msport springs if youre interested.


  • #11
    MRLAZY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭MRLAZY


    where bout are you? and how much?


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  • #12
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Im by Douglas, about €35


  • #13
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    MRLAZY wrote: »
    the top of the tyres are covered...the bumper is about 6 inches from the floor

    That's not low atall.

    As low as this?
    Image832.jpg
    Image833.jpg

    BTW if you are selling those springs drop us a PM ;)


  • #14
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Is the car a M Sport by any chance? Are they actually lowered springs or coilovers? Any photos of the car OP so we can get a better understanding of how low they are.

    Eibach are about the best aftermarket springs you can buy if you are going down that road.


  • #15
    MRLAZY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭MRLAZY


    Pic of car


  • #16
    MRLAZY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭MRLAZY


    Not a m sport. It's on lowered springs


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