Jon's E46 Topaz Blue 330Ci

[Jon.G]

There are some with sportlines, but not MV1's, and then sometimes not with spacers. Then again, I've not really seen any autos with them fitted.

TBH the whole E46zone/E46 forums don't really post many photos. :/

 

[welshname]

If anything you need more at the rear and the fronts are perfect.

Stop being a pansy, it needs to sit flush.

 

[Jon.G]

Maybe 20mm's. MAYBE. I might do a Turner and fold.

 

[welshname]

You will do a Turner. It's a fact, the peer pressure for him is unbearable after 20 seconds.

 

[Eddie.]

About as long as he lasts before blood dragon opens up.

 

[welshname]

Oh dear god.

But yeah, 20mm rear 15mm front MINIMUM!

 

[Jon.G]

MINIMUM!!! LOL.

I'd like to keep my sidewalls thanks.

 

[Craig.M]

real nice this jon, can still remember your non sport at fcs a couple of year ago. shame you had to part with the trophy because of your back problems tho

 

[Christopher]

Maybe 20mm's. MAYBE. I might do a Turner and fold.

Lol. Standard.

Do it. The fronts are perfect but the rears need another 10mm.

 

[DanielJames]

Mate of mine has just got HSD's on his Topaz saloon Jon.

They look a quality bit of kit for the price!

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

Anything more than 12mm on a drop will rub and you'll need your arches rolling.

My touring on Eibach pro springs and 12mm spacers is on the limmit.

 

[Jon.G]

Touring's and Saloons can take up to 15mm, Coupe's can take 20mm. Lots of people on E46 zone have mentioned this.

Anyway, I've bought some 20mm Eibach spacers for the rear, as they were cheap.

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

Happy days, get fronts too though.

 

[Jon.G]

Yeah, going to get 15mm on the front, then order some sportlines.

 

[_Tom]

I'd go prolines rather than sportlines. Sportlines will deck it surely? Or is that the plan? lol

 

[Jon.G]

You're probably right. I need to look at the two and get an idea of whats what.

A quick google search brings back this for prolines, which is exactly what I want.

 

[_Tom]

Yeah prolines will look spot on imo. Especially with the extra weight you have.

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

That's too low at the front for pros I would say, you want sportlines or get some lowering top mounts (like i have on order).

 

[_Tom]

That's too low at the front for pros I would say, you want sportlines or get some lowering top mounts (like i have on order).

He has a extra 40kgs at the front though.

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

Is that the auto box?

The sportlines don't lower the touring anymore than the pros, quite a few different outcomes accross the variants.

 

[DanielJames]

Sportlines all the way IMO.

Quick Pic by DanielJames., on Flickr

Perfect ride height.

That is of course a 320d saloon, curb weight was 1490 or 1440kg iirc.

 

[Jon.G]

Ohhh. now that does look spot on!

I can't find figures for the Pro kit drop.

 

[DanielJames]

I'm pretty sure the sportlines are 30mm ish and the pro lines are like 15mm

Wouldn't waste my time for 15mm!

Pro lines are a fair bit more too, can't understand why, firmer ride perhaps?

I say it often but the way that car drove even with those springs on was infinitely impressive.

 

[Sir_Dave]

I really should have kept that 320d tbf, would have saved me thousands lol.

 

[DanielJames]

I really should have kept that 320d tbf, would have saved me thousands lol.

I say the same thing most days.

My main fear was the DMF/Clutch. I never ever thrashed it from 0mph, until one day I didn, and I could hear a f**king rattle straight away.

Or at least I thought I could. Never made it again, but it was enough to scare me away.

Bloody epic car. Best I've had.

 

[Sir_Dave]

I say the same thing most days.

My main fear was the DMF/Clutch. I never ever thrashed it from 0mph, until one day I didn, and I could hear a f**king rattle straight away.

Or at least I thought I could. Never made it again, but it was enough to scare me away.

Bloody epic car. Best I've had.

Don't worry, it did a few donuts at Le Mans and was fine lol. Its ok though, I warmed it up 1st

320d's are very similar to M3's actually, you spend 99% of your time in them thinking that you just heard something that 'could be the end' for your wallet. Most of the time its nothing to worry about, but the seed of doubt gets sown, & you find yourself back in a 330. Has happened twice to me now lol.

 

[_Tom]

I'm pretty sure the sportlines are 30mm ish and the pro lines are like 15mm

Wouldn't waste my time for 15mm!

Pro lines are a fair bit more too, can't understand why, firmer ride perhaps?

I say it often but the way that car drove even with those springs on was infinitely impressive.

Pro lines are not as harsh as sportlines. They also lower a fair whack more than 15mm.

[h=3]PRO-KIT 1[/h]

• High Performance Handling
• Aggressive Looks
• Lowers Vehicle* 1.0" - 1.5"
• Stop Quicker, Corner Faster and get Better MPG
• Progressive Spring Design for
• Excellent Ride Quality

[h=3]SPORTLINE[/h]

• Extreme Performance Meets Extreme Style
• Race-Car Like Handling
• Lower than our Pro-Kit. Lowers Vehicle 1.7" - 2.3"
• Progressive Spring Design for Excellent Ride Quality

Copied from their site. My pro lines have lowered about 1.5 inches maybe more tbh.

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

This should help

​http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?p=15268482

 

[_Tom]

Sportlines def look best on the 46. Pro's dont seem to lower anywhere near what they do on the E90.

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

Daniel's blue e46 looks spot on. If only they lowered the touring like that.

 

[Rob]

Just lower it man!

 

[Jon.G]

This should help

​http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?p=15268482

Jesus! That is cracking, cheers!

Just lower it man!

Soooooon.

 

[Jon.G]

H&R's look better actually, Dilemma!

 

[Edges]

Coilovers and style 68's!!!!

​My old one which I got rid off for a 182 LY. In 6 months I did 8.5k miles and spent over £3k on petrol alone :O

 

[Daz_RT_04]

My 330 on Sportlines, albeit 19" CSL reps.

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

H&R's look better actually, Dilemma!

Have a read up on those, from what I've read they're quite harsh plus you'd probably want better shocks going lower than the Eibach Sportlines.

 

[DanielJames]

Don't worry, it did a few donuts at Le Mans and was fine lol. Its ok though, I warmed it up 1st

320d's are very similar to M3's actually, you spend 99% of your time in them thinking that you just heard something that 'could be the end' for your wallet. Most of the time its nothing to worry about, but the seed of doubt gets sown, & you find yourself back in a 330. Has happened twice to me now lol.

Hahahahaha

Will see what happens to me then!

 

[Jon.G]

Small update:

 

[welshname]

Oh hello sexy parcel. I'll see you Saturday

 

[jesus]