1 series coilovers on 3 series?

kong24680 · 10-19-2015, 02:13 PM

Does anyone know if non-m 1 series coilovers will be plug and play on the non-m 3 series?

feuer · 10-19-2015, 02:32 PM

most definitely yes

kong24680 · 10-19-2015, 02:41 PM

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most definitely yes

Would I have to get the coilovers revalved? I would assume that valving would be different

feuer · 10-19-2015, 02:46 PM

I highly doubt that, especially if they are entry level coilvoer which means that they will have identical valves. Same for the strings.

kong24680 · 10-19-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

I highly doubt that, especially if they are entry level coilvoer which means that they will have identical valves. Same for the strings.

What about something like ohlins or kw club sports?

chris82 · 10-19-2015, 03:28 PM

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What about something like ohlins or kw club sports?

I'd call KW or Ohlins. I think the spring rates are different for the clubsports

feuer · 10-19-2015, 04:19 PM

ohlins or kw club sports are not entry level so they will have different valves and spring rates for appropriate engine size.

Cloud9blue · 10-19-2015, 04:19 PM

Spring rates will be different. But I doubt the valving will be. Even if that's the case, it will only affects extreme ends of the adjustment.

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