{"product_id":"ast-suspension-5100-series-1-way-coilovers-1998-2002-bmw-z3-m-e36-7-e36-8-coupe-roadster-3-2i","title":"AST Suspension 5100 Series Coilovers (Excludes Front\/Rear Top Mounts) - 2000-2002 BMW Z3 2.2i Coupe\/Convertible (E36\/7 E36\/8)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 5100 Series shock absorbers for the 2000-2002 BMW Z3 2.2i Coupe\/Convertible (E36\/7 E36\/8) utilize inverted \/ upside down technology. The inverted design is race proven technology and produces an extremely strong damper, providing better suspension geometry under heavy lateral and braking loads as seen in a road and track environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5100 Series shock absorbers give your car a better performance than the standard twin tube design. With the 5100 Series suspension you can adjust rebound with one knob. The adjust platform allows you to adjust the ride height of your car. AST suspension shock bodies are specially designed to keep maximum stroke, even with a lower ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow a Monotube design works?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonotube design is essential for performance. The oil and nitrogen are separated by a floating piston, and allows the use of a larger piston, increasing the damper performance and sensitivity felt by the driver, all this added together produces more grip, gives more control and driver feedback from your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a rebound adjustment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRebound controls the rate of extension of your shock absorber. By changing the rebound you can directly change the characteristics of the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFloating piston design with high pressure nitrogen means no cavitation around the piston.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e14mm diameter internal shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e44.5 mm diameter shaft struts, inverted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSteel cylinder body shocks, inverted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh end, track ready suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRebound adjustable ('Singles').\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLow friction seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjuster knobs permanently mounted on the dampers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned to use OEM top mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRubber bushings for 'eye' shock mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRebuildable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional spherical top mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional DLC (diamond like carbon) coated shafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional DDP (double digressive piston).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDouble Digressive Pistons are recommended for use on the non-driven wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e4WD\/FWD vehicles: DD pistons for both rear axle struts\/shocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRWD vehicles: DD pistons for both front axle struts\/shocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional custom valving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePart Number: ACU-B1201S\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct: AST 5100 Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjustment: 1 Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSystem: Separate Setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct Note: Non Coilover\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFront\/Rear Ratio: Front = 60% \/ Rear = 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStrut\/Shock Type: Front: McPherson strut with bracket \/ Rear: Eye 2 pin strut\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel Years: 2000-2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMake: BMW\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel: Z3\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChassis: E36\/7 E36\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Kit: Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTop Mounts: Front \/ Rear Optional (If Available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional 1 Front Top Mounts: TMA-B01-A1-20F - Camber adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional 2 Front Top Mounts: Not Available\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional Rear Top Mounts: TMA-B01-B1-30R - Solid top mounts (no camber adjustment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjustable Front Droplinks Available? No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjustable Front Droplinks Required? No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjustable Rear Droplinks Available? No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjustable Rear Droplinks Required? No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDDP Pistons Included? No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDDP Pistons Available? Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDLC Coated Shafts Included? No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDLC Coated Shafts Available? Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQDC Included? No\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTUV Approved?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComments: Works with OE top mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2000 BMW Z3 2.2i Coupe\/Convertible (E36\/7 E36\/8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2001 BMW Z3 2.2i Coupe\/Convertible (E36\/7 E36\/8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2002 BMW Z3 2.2i Coupe\/Convertible (E36\/7 E36\/8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AST Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40190286659644,"sku":"ACU-B1201S","price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0000\/2183\/products\/ast-suspension-5100-series-coilovers-excludes-front-rear-top-mounts-2000-2002-bmw-z3-2-2i-coupe-convertible-e36-7-e36-8-acu-b1201s-1194453104.jpg?v=1768808318","url":"https:\/\/www.springrates.com\/products\/ast-suspension-5100-series-1-way-coilovers-1998-2002-bmw-z3-m-e36-7-e36-8-coupe-roadster-3-2i","provider":"SPRINGRATES®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}