Product Details
MTS Technik Coilover Suspension is the perfect choice on your 1981 BMW 528i (E12) for drivers who appreciate the flexibility and the ability to adjust the suspension altitudes depending on your preference and road conditions. Stiffening of the suspension makes the car better to drive, more predictable and more secure. Optimum alignment of the MTS Technik coilover suspension components causes recognition of the growing number of users. Large rims in the summer, smaller in the winter. Thanks to MTS Technik coilover kits, you can adjust the ride height to your needs.
Standard Features
- The Street series suspension is the default configuration suggested by MTS Technik engineers, guaranteeing a wide range of lowering and a balance between comfort and stiffness.
Product Notes
- Front and Rear axle height adjustable (threaded shock absorber housing).
- If the vehicle is equipped with a stock sport suspension, the lowering mentioned in this catalogue will be relatively lower.
- During the installation of suspension set the clearance between tire/rim and suspension strut shall be checked. The minimum allowed gap is 5mm (0.2 inch). Otherwise use certificated wheel spacers.
- Independent height adjustment at the lower brackets on the Front dampers.
- Set includes 2x upper "camber plates" on the Front axle.
- The installation requires the use of OE Front struts - they should be cut and welded as described in the attached manual.
- 65 - Suspension compatible only with a Rear top mount with an internal diameter of 78mm - OEM number: 33521117657 or 33521126987. It is possible to mount the suspension to cars equipped with other top mounts, but original parts marked with one of the above numbers will be required.
- 66 - In the case of cars equipped with Nivo, it will be required to replace the Rear top mounts with OEM: 33521117657 or 33521126987.
Specifications
| Part Number | MTSGWBM56 |
| Part Name | Street Series Coilovers |
| Vehicle | 1981 BMW 528i |
| Chassis Code | E12 |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Damping Adjustment | Non-Adjustable |
| Series | Street |
| Housing | Gold |
| Camber/Top Mount - Front Axle | Yes |
| Camber/Top Mount - Rear Axle | No |
| Coilover Main Spring - Front | Spring Rate (60 N/mm) |
| Coilover Helper Spring - Front | Spring Rate (20 N/mm) |
| Coilover Main Spring - Rear | Spring Rate (50 N/mm) |
| Coilover Helper Spring - Rear | Spring Rate (20 N/mm) |
| Quantity | Full Set (Front & Rear) |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1981 BMW 528i (E12)