hushmana

I got my last WOF at this place in HTown called SD European, (they are pretty good there) but this was a couple of weeks after I got her lowered so possibly the springs hadn't completely settled in. I'm gonna call the guys who installed them, they were Top Town in HTown, (they have a good reputation) and see what they can do for me. I think my springs do have a warranty but will have to check the fine print. The measurements are; Back: 100mm, Front: Slightly lower than 100mm appro 105mm. Basically they have lowered another 5-10mm since I bought them. I didn't think that was possible but anyways. If it all ends up turning to custard I may have to take drifties advice. (if only I could take out the seats as well lol).

haha...yeh the bonnet vents, bought as is, have been considering taking them off, but the bonnet itself is not the orginal as she was in a prang before I bought her and the last owner bought a new bonnet and put the vents on as he thought they were cool. The bonnet is actually black and the vents where put on and then the bonnet was re-sprayed red. So its either the vents or a black Silhouette...mmmm, I think I will go for the vents until I can afford to have the bonnet re-painted without the vents. Thanks I like the BMW signs!!!

I had my 91 320i professionally lowered last August and I took her in to get her WOF which she passed with flying colours. Her WOF is now due again and I went for the inspection and have been told that my car is too low, therefore she FAILED. Has this happened to anyone before? The guys who inspected my vehicle said that its possible the springs have compressed further over the last several months due to the weight of the car, causing the car to become more low. If this is the case, shouldn't companys take this into account when installing springs? Am I naive to assume that this was something they considered when installing springs, as it seems stupid to me to have springs installed for one year and then having to replace them because they have continued to compress. So the questions I have are; has this happened to anyone before? and If it has, what did you do about it or can I do anything about it? Cheers Guys.

I got the problem sorted out. The shock mount had worn away. Got it replaced and now shes all good again.

Only have made minor alterations: Suspension system Kings Sounds and a wax now and then :-)

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front left.

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Shes a 1991.

Hey, how can I tell if the lower and upper shock mounts are loose as well as whether or not the rubber bush is damaged? The exhaust is tight and so are the wheel bolts. Cheers

After getting an Air duct under the manifold, siliconed back into place, costing me $180 (ripped off) my Bimmer has decided it wants to be sick again. Driving home from work last week I noticed a banging sound coming from the left hand side rear wheel area. The sound only occurs when I go over the slightest of bumps. It sounds similar to something hitting the bottom of the car. Last July I had new shocks and super low king springs installed so I’m thinking that it can’t be related to those two things. I have read some passed postings and suggestions have been the • Sway Bar • Strut Top • Possibly the Control Arm Joint • The lower ball joints. I’m not at all mechanically savvy, so I wouldn’t even know if any of these are causative. If any one has any ideas before I put her into the shop, would really appreciate it. Thanks Mana.