topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) H&R Springs for 1995 E36 M3 PRICE $275 Fitted to car June 2016. They were on the car for <20,000 kms. They were removed to fit OEM M3 springs. Will fit 1995 M3 for sure. Will fit other E36 but require large front upper seat from earlier car. See this link https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Upper-Spring-Plate-1995-E36-M3.html I will try to obtain some of these (used) to improve chance of a sale Photo of car is with these springs installed. PM if interested. Located Raglan/Hamilton Edited June 2, 2022 by topnotchrally Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredbmw 12 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 Hi Ive got a 1994 m3. Am curious why you reverted to OEM springs? From your photo it looks about the right height? Or too low for and a bumpy a ride? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredbmw 12 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 Well perhaps in your photo the front sits a bit lower then stock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted December 27, 2020 3 hours ago, fredbmw said: Hi Ive got a 1994 m3. Am curious why you reverted to OEM springs? From your photo it looks about the right height? Or too low for and a bumpy a ride? Cheers I'm not sure the photo is the best. It was provided by the PO. The PO put the OEMs on and I fully support that decision. I (we) believe for maximum resale value in the future a 'classic' car needs to be un-modified. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 make an offer.... want them gone... need a steering rack... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, topnotchrally said: make an offer.... want them gone... need a steering rack... Hopefully you're not putting a stock rack in it... given your previous comments on OE springs I'm not sure... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 Good observation. I'm just trying to decide A purple seems the recommended choice but I am very happy with the rack in my 318i so am thinking of going with one of those which would be, as you observed, stock :-). I don't drive the M3 much but when I do the first thing I notice is the appalling steering wheel movement needed to turn the car (as you pointed out, this M3 rack is known to be the worst). I also have a Z3 and I feel the 318i and the Z3 are very comparable, hence my leaning toward 'stock'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) You can't compare a Z3 rack in a Z3 to an E36 rack in a 318i. I can assure you that a Z3 rack in an E36 is epic. If you can't do that then a purple tag is still a massive upgrade, there's no dispute. Stock '95 M3 rack is the worst of the bunch. Edited February 8, 2021 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 117 Report post Posted February 9, 2021 @topnotchrally i can straight swap you a purple tag for the springs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted February 9, 2021 21 hours ago, M3AN said: You can't compare a Z3 rack in a Z3 to an E36 rack in a 318i. I can compare them.. I have both cars 🙂 I can find no fault with my 318i rack. The car is a pleasure to drive. I may try to crawl under there and check the rack part number as I'm curious what it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Toast said: @topnotchrally i can straight swap you a purple tag for the springs? Works for me... PM me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, topnotchrally said: I can compare them.. I have both cars 🙂 I can find no fault with my 318i rack. The car is a pleasure to drive. I may try to crawl under there and check the rack part number as I'm curious what it is. You missed my point. Even with the same racks a Z3 is going to feel different to a 318i, comparing them back-to-back is apples and oranges. Regardless, the non-M Z3 rack is universally accepted as the best (RHD) rack. Since you have both cars I'd be fascinated what you thought of each if you swapped the racks over, not that I'd expect you to do that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted February 9, 2021 1 minute ago, M3AN said: You missed my point. Even with the same racks a Z3 is going to feel different to a 318i, comparing them back-to-back is apples and oranges. Regardless, the non-M Z3 rack is universally accepted as the best (RHD) rack. Since you have both cars I'd be fascinated what you thought of each if you swapped the racks over, not that I'd expect you to do that! Didn't really miss your point, I was just being a smart ass. They are quite different cars, I understand. I've only had the Z3 a short time so still getting acquainted with it and the shocks are stuffed so can't push it too hard. Where can I get a set of rear Bilsteins cheap? Way off topic now, but where's the cheapest place to buy Bilsteins in NZ? (I will be using the stock springs :-0) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted December 28, 2021 STILL AVAILABLE. Swapping backed out after many covid delays. How needs these? I want them gone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted December 28, 2021 How much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted December 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, C-130 Hercules said: How much? $275... like i says in the ad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted January 4, 2022 Still available Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted February 14, 2022 Still, still available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey.d 2 Report post Posted April 11, 2022 On 2/14/2022 at 11:19 PM, topnotchrally said: Still, still available. Ill take them if you’ve still got them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey.d 2 Report post Posted May 25, 2022 Are these available? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topnotchrally 112 Report post Posted May 25, 2022 Still available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
