huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 11, 2011 Hey guys, just wondering if anybody out there knows which aftermarket brands (or OE equipment even?) shocks are shorter than thhe standard rear shocks on an E30 320i? As I just failed my WoF on springs not being captive, however they are the same springs as in my E30 racecar, which with Konis are definitely captive. Any help or advice would be awesome, cheers. (Worst case scenario, put in factory "monster truck" spec springs). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 whats the rear spring drop? i'm running rear 40mm eibachs with KYB's, never had issues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 No idea sorry, they are just standard race-series King Springs. Albeit quite old ones, so have possibly sagged a little, but my car doesn't sit particularly low either. With slightly larger than standard rear tyres (205/50/16s i think) the wheel is barely just in the guard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 billysports are shorter than standard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 billysports are shorter than standard Cheers, I thought they may be. My shocks are ridiculously long, you could fit another wheel between the tyre and the arch when it's jacked up. May have to try source some Bilsteins then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 are you sure they are E30 shocks in there now? that doesnt sound right to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 12, 2011 are you sure they are E30 shocks in there now? that doesnt sound right to me Yup, standard shocks. It was the same story with the racecar before I put the new suspension in. They are probably ruined though, i'm pretty sure they are original and therefore 26yrs old. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
