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Originally Posted by mikeo
Great pics, Terry! What lb/in linear springs on your AST setup?
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We don't have a generic AST set-up and always ask about the intended use before we recommend spring lengths and rates...
The E36M3 shown above was set-up as a dual purpose daily driver/STU classed autocross car with 600#/in front and 750#/in rear springs on AST4200 shocks (double adjustable monotubes) then later AST4300 shocks (triples with remotes). Those rates may sound pretty stiff for a street car, but you can get away with more rate with the right shocks; my wife drove the car every day (and still does) for 2 years like this - and she won 2 National Championships with it, too. Who says you can't have a competitive, dedicated autocross car that's still daily driven? :iono:
We have several AST shock set-ups testing currently on E90 and E92 competition/dual use test cars, including a 335i that's entered in One Lap Of America with AST4200s. We've been gearing up for the E85/135 launch for some time because we think this car, like most BMWs, will benefit greatly from good shocks, stiffer spring rates and added negative camber. We'll be ready.