| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-2000 | BMW | 3 Series III (E36) |
| 1998-2007 | BMW | 3 Series IV (E46) |
| 1998-2007 | BMW | 3 Series IV (E46) Coupe |
| 1998-2007 | BMW | 3 Series IV (E46) Sedan |
AST Suspension Lowering Springs (50mm/40mm TUV) - 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring
AST Suspension Lowering Springs (50mm/40mm TUV) - 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring
SKU:ASTLS-14-383
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The AST Suspension Lowering Springs for the 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series E46 Touring are high-performance components designed to reduce ride height by 50mm front and 40mm rear. Crafted from premium high tensile chromium-silicone wire, these springs are engineered for durability and consistent performance. Each spring undergoes a meticulous manufacturing process, including cold winding, heat treatment to enhance hardness, shot peening, phosphate treatment, and powder coating, ensuring longevity and resistance to corrosion. The progressive rate design on most vehicles provides improved handling, stability, and a sportier stance, making them suitable for enthusiasts seeking both performance and aesthetics.
These lowering springs are compatible with BMW 3 Series models from 1999 to 2005, specifically the E46 chassis, including touring variants. They are intended for street and performance driving, offering a direct replacement upgrade that enhances vehicle stance and handling characteristics. Installation is straightforward as bolt-on components, and they are suitable for use with factory or aftermarket suspension setups. The kit includes the springs themselves, designed to work seamlessly with existing suspension components, providing a reliable upgrade for daily driving or spirited driving applications.
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Overview
Overview
AST Lowering Springs for the 1999-2005 BMW 3 Series (E46) are manufactured from a premium high tensile chromium-silicone wire which is handpicked by AST engineers for its quality and metal consistency.
Each spring is cold wound and then heat treated to increase hardness and reduce internal stresses present after winding. Each spring is then individually shot peened, phosphate treated and then powder coated to outlast even the life of the vehicle.
Features
- Progressive rates on most vehicles.
- EDC Compatible (if applicable to vehicle)
- Each spring is blocked and computer tested prior to shipping, which reduces any settling once installed on the vehicle.
- Lifetime warranty on breaking.
- Most of our spring applications are TUV Certified and certificates can be provided upon request.
Specifications
| Part Number | ASTLS-14-383 |
| Product | AST Lowering Springs |
| Production Years | 10/1999-09/2005 |
| Model Years | 1999-2005 |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Chassis | E46 |
| Approximate Drop – Front | 50mm |
| Approximate Drop – Rear | 40mm |
| TÜV Certified | Yes |
| Model Note | - |
| Note 1 | - |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1999 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring (E46)
- 2000 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring (E46)
- 2001 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring (E46)
- 2002 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring (E46)
- 2003 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring (E46)
- 2004 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring (E46)
- 2005 BMW 3 Series 330D Touring (E46)