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What kind of suspension does the Audi E30 have?

By Matthew Elliott

What kind of suspension does the Audi E30 have?

The E30 employs a lightweight but efficient suspension setup, comprised of independent front struts and independent rear semi-trailing arms. This allows each wheel to react to the road surface without affecting the geometry of any of the other wheels.

Why choose Condor speed shop for BMW E30 parts?

At Condor Speed Shop, we offer a variety of BMW E30 parts so that you can get the ultimate BMW performance upgrade on your track or street car. Whether you need BMW suspension parts, engine mounts, steering improvements, or any type of performance part, Condor Speed Shop will have the BMW racing part you need.

What is an E30 engine setup?

The E30 setup aims for a compromise between the two. The stock setup provides a good balance of comfort and performance, with many possibilities to upgrade the system if you need it. But as the cars age, it is important to keep on top of all the maintenance to make sure that at the car drives as well as it did when it left the factory.

Can I use E30 suspension on a 5 stud swap?

As mike said you cant resuse E30 suspension on a 5 Stud swap, so if your looking to go 5 stud itll be pretty pointless to splash out for E30 coilovers. I found with mine when I put the E46 lower arms on that I didnt have anywhere near enough length on my tie-rods, can was towing in like a bastard, hence why I used E92 inners as they are longer.

What kind of suspension does the BMW M3 have?

BMW thought it was good enough, however, to use the same suspension design for the E36 318ti hatchback, as well as the Z3 roadster and coupe. The combination of MacPherson strut with semi-trailing-arm rear suspension is also good enough to give the E30 M3 some of the best handling of its time.

What makes the BMW E30 M3 so good?

The combination of MacPherson strut with semi-trailing-arm rear suspension is also good enough to give the E30 M3 some of the best handling of its time. The car’s light weight combined with the suspension’s simplicity and functionality make it a viable option for racing and street use even today.

What’s the deal with the E30’s trailing arms?

The E30’s trailing arms provide a decent level of handling without impinging on cargo or passenger space in the small car. All of the famous Porsche and BMW race cars, not to mention thousands of European Fords, Datsuns, Alfas, and Maseratis, used a very similar system throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.