E46 330ci suspension fitment
E46 330ci suspension fitment
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I55883lla2011

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1 posts

70 months

Tuesday 8th December 2020
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I'm changing my e46 crap coil overs to save my tyres and have come across a set of 330ci shocks and springs will these fit to my e46 318d 2004

d_a_n1979

13,859 posts

102 months

Wednesday 9th December 2020
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I55883lla2011 said:
I'm changing my e46 crap coil overs to save my tyres and have come across a set of 330ci shocks and springs will these fit to my e46 318d 2004
Yes; share the same mounts

Just fit new top mounts whilst it's all out; peace of mind etc

helix402

7,913 posts

212 months

Wednesday 9th December 2020
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The diesel engine is a lot heavier than the petrol so ride height may be odd. There are also 2 main different types of E46 front damper based on the car’s age, not sure if they’re interchangeable.

Edited by helix402 on Wednesday 9th December 17:27

d_a_n1979

13,859 posts

102 months

Wednesday 9th December 2020
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helix402 said:
The diesel engine is a lot heavier than the petrol so ride height may be odd. There are also 2 main different types of E46 front damper based on the car’s age, not sure if they’re interchangeable.

Edited by helix402 on Wednesday 9th December 17:27
Didn't see he's got a derv rolleyes

Itll be a 4 pot though so will be lighter than the M54 won't it?

helix402

7,913 posts

212 months

Wednesday 9th December 2020
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I checked on realoem. The bare M47 is 17kg heavier than an M54 B30. Add a turbo and associated parts and it adds up.

This was my 330d on 328i springs: