keegan13 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) Hey, I've just bought a '97 316i sedan bmw and needa get this thing on some chromes? Can someone plz point me in the right direction for good priced chrome mags? If anyone has rims (in primo condition)that they would sell then that will solve this problem aswell. Cheers. Edited December 6, 2007 by ShowStoppin! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keegan13 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 I've just bought a '97 316i sedan auto bma and needa get this thing SACKED but LEAGAL! People i have talked to about it say, to compress the standy springs and shorten the shocks??? As i am not made of money to afford airbag suspension, i am welcoming any tips and advice on suspension that wont cost an arm and a leg! Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 There have been many topics posted on stuff like this, try searching around. My 2 cents... I don't think you can be 'sacked' and LEGAL if you don't go with airbags. Keep your money, why pay good money to ruin your car's handling and looks? Save up so you can get a more powerful car in the future that handles and looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) Hey, I've just bought a '97 316i sedan bmw and needa get this thing on some chromes? Can someone plz point me in the right direction for good priced chrome mags? If anyone has rims (in primo condition)that they would sell then that will solve this problem aswell. Cheers. have you thought of checking out the forum sponsors hint hint........ not alot of the members on here like chrome wheels, but different strokes for different folks. What size wheel are you looking for? Edited December 6, 2007 by zenetti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 I've just bought a '97 316i sedan auto bma and needa get this thing SACKED but LEAGAL! People i have talked to about it say, to compress the standy springs and shorten the shocks??? As i am not made of money to afford airbag suspension, i am welcoming any tips and advice on suspension that wont cost an arm and a leg! Cheers. best bang for buck is to get a set of lowered springs. compressing and shortening is not the way to go. As Yuen said search the forum a wee bit.. there is tons of good advice. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Here we go again.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Here we go again.... YUP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 As Yuen said, there is no such thing as sacking and legal. Ive done superlow springs in my coupe before. Acheived about a 40mm drop. Looked good (not too low at all) but well well under the legal limit and failed a wof. Have low springs on the car at present. Car is at a good height, not low at IMO but still under just under the 100mm limit. Manages to get a WOF thou. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 ahhhhhhh, chromes....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickSilver 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 this topic is posted twice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 all i can say is http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=13347 and http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=13478 check them out alot of help i guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 You can wait when Mag and Turbo have their sales of mags which also come with free Kings Springs deal or you can opt about $500 to get just the springs done at either Mag and Turbo or Mag Wheel House with either King or Dobi springs. On the other hand, you can search on TM for Jamex SuperLow springs for about $200 and have them fitted. Another option is to get your standard springs compressed but I was told you usually find you well paying just as much for aftermarket springs. You can cut those springs yourself if you are stupid enough or you can run desprung...like some of the members around here...aka the SLABs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 hahaha yep here we go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 hahaha yep here we go Ive learnt heaps since yesterday bro...thanks to you hahaha...use concrete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 trademe dirt cheap or check the sponsers for a e36 go 18 dont go wider than 8.5 17s are good but 18s are not much more expensive an look beter unless genuine e36 M3 19s only if your runnng the car quite low or it will look like a rollerskate 20s - dont bother Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 hey man dont dis eh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my kuzzys use it hard !!!! nah fuk dat all good mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) Use the search button... buy adjustables.... its not hard to do... f**k all the posts on here are about lowering now its lame. Edited December 6, 2007 by Chris C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 trademe dirt cheap or check the sponsers for a e36 go 18 dont go wider than 8.5 17s are good but 18s are not much more expensive an look beter unless genuine e36 M3 19s only if your runnng the car quite low or it will look like a rollerskate 20s - dont bother Just had 18s on mine... Dont go anything larger than 18X7.5 with 225/40/18 on the front....at that measurement, there is no plastic rubbing at all. Anything larger than that, there would be rubbing on the inner guards. I know because I just got this size all round, and it merely misses the plastic inner guards on the inside at full steering. There is heaps more room on the back if unlowered you can go with 235s or even 245s on a 18X8.5 rims. What I have just said is based on an unlowered 318i E36. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 "somebody sack my E36" ..... "i'll sack your face" i'm rick james bitch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) hey man dont dis eh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my kuzzys use it hard !!!! nah fuk dat all good mate Doesnt that just make the car slow"er"? due to extra weight? "somebody sack my E36" ..... "i'll sack your face" i'm rick james bitch! Take it easy bro haha.... Edited December 6, 2007 by international Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablo23 1 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 You can cut those springs yourself if you are stupid enough or you can run desprung...like some of the members around here...aka the SLABs!thats how we roll Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keegan13 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 have you thought of checking out the forum sponsors hint hint........ not alot of the members on here like chrome wheels, but different strokes for different folks. What size wheel are you looking for? um thinking 18" wit low pro's but will consider anything 17'' and above....depending on price of course haha.yeah i want the chrome... very common but in my opinion i love dat chrome!!! cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 thats how we roll Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keegan13 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Use the search button... buy adjustables.... its not hard to do... f**k all the posts on here are about lowering now its lame. well add some more interestin 1z! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve R 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2007 Just had 18s on mine... Dont go anything larger than 18X7.5 with 225/40/18 on the front....at that measurement, there is no plastic rubbing at all. Anything larger than that, there would be rubbing on the inner guards. I know because I just got this size all round, and it merely misses the plastic inner guards on the inside at full steering. There is heaps more room on the back if unlowered you can go with 235s or even 245s on a 18X8.5 rims. What I have just said is based on an unlowered 318i E36. ive got 18x8 with 225/40/18 on the front and is perfect. its all about offset Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites