Help! which replacement droplinks after coilovers (e92)

Jamie_E92 · 05-03-2011, 01:17 PM

Hi people, as title, i know with e46's people use Hyundai rear drop links as replacements, but what to use with the e92 as the ones i got are shocking and knocking already.

thanks in advance

jamie

m1bjr · 05-03-2011, 03:37 PM

Whats wrong with oem parts?

If you want adjustable then maybe Whiteline have something that would fit?

Jamie_E92 · 05-04-2011, 03:46 AM

Are the OEM droplinks ok length? They were too long on the e46?

doughboy · 05-04-2011, 03:51 AM

Where are the droplink top mounting points on your coilovers? (if they have any) Are they at a similar height to the OE mounts?

Jamie_E92 · 05-04-2011, 04:16 AM

my mechanic told me to get new droplinks - i'm not that mechanically minded

Dr Dave · 05-04-2011, 02:44 PM

Just buy some replacement OE replacements!

m1bjr · 05-04-2011, 04:00 PM

If you have a really big drop then you may change the angle a little and lose some stiffness, 'tis true.
But the biggest reason for adjustable links would be to balance the bar after a corner weighting / ride height session.
Sometimes you get a little uneven loading which you can dial out.
You should find oem length is fine.
I have never heard of anyone needing to alter them for example.

I bought some new turret tops from here in Denmark this month, came in a week:
http://www.schmiedmann.com/

Good prices on pattern parts and the quality was absolutley oem.

Steve

Jamie_E92 · 05-05-2011, 06:16 AM

The OE droplinks are 300mm and the ones with the kit (i measured last night are 240mm) so i bought some Lemforder ones from a Ford Puma (238mm) and they are an ideal replacement for anyone thinking of lowering in future,

thanks m1bjr for your help , appreciated.

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m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	Whats wrong with oem parts? If you want adjustable then maybe Whiteline have something that would fit? __________________
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Jamie_E92 Captain 42 Rep 825 Posts Drives: Phoenix yellow e92 325d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: lancs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Are the OEM droplinks ok length? They were too long on the e46?
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doughboy Major General 1546 Rep 8,972 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Where are the droplink top mounting points on your coilovers? (if they have any) Are they at a similar height to the OE mounts?
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Jamie_E92 Captain 42 Rep 825 Posts Drives: Phoenix yellow e92 325d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: lancs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	my mechanic told me to get new droplinks - i'm not that mechanically minded
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Just buy some replacement OE replacements! __________________
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m1bjr LSD - No, you're not seeing things 72 Rep 3,302 Posts Drives: Baby F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Plymouth UK iTrader: (4)	If you have a really big drop then you may change the angle a little and lose some stiffness, 'tis true. But the biggest reason for adjustable links would be to balance the bar after a corner weighting / ride height session. Sometimes you get a little uneven loading which you can dial out. You should find oem length is fine. I have never heard of anyone needing to alter them for example. I bought some new turret tops from here in Denmark this month, came in a week: http://www.schmiedmann.com/ Good prices on pattern parts and the quality was absolutley oem. Steve __________________
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Jamie_E92 Captain 42 Rep 825 Posts Drives: Phoenix yellow e92 325d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: lancs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	The OE droplinks are 300mm and the ones with the kit (i measured last night are 240mm) so i bought some Lemforder ones from a Ford Puma (238mm) and they are an ideal replacement for anyone thinking of lowering in future, thanks m1bjr for your help , appreciated. Last edited by Jamie_E92; 05-05-2011 at 02:21 PM..
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