Cobra BMW E21 and E30 suspension upgrades

Leading Dutch suspension manufacturer Cobra has launched a range of uprated lowering spring kits to enhance the entire model line-up of BMW ‘Classic’ E21 and E30 variants, including all diesel, cabriolet and Touring versions of the later model. The spring range for the E21 covers all models from ’75-’82 and the E30 range suits everything from ’82-’91.

In all, the Dutch manufacturer has created some twelve different windings to account for the differing weights and characteristics of the entire range. Also, varying degrees of lowering are available, ranging from 40mm/40mm front/rear through to a more aggressive 70mm/60mm on certain models. The much vaunted M3 version has a unique 30/20mm application.

In each case, the springs have been fully TUV approved and are optimised to work perfectly with the OEM damper set-up. By lowering the car, the Cobra kit endows the recipient Beemer with a superb stance, accentuating its lines and enhancing the sporting nature of the car further still.

Handling is dramatically improved thanks to the lower centre of gravity, and thanks to a careful choice of spring rate, ride quality is hardly affected. In addition, the Cobra springs are shot peened pre-fatigued and heat-treated, before being zinc plated and powder-coated to protect them against the elements. This attention to detail is backed by Cobra’s class leading 5 year warranty.

Kits are available for all and petrol and diesel variants. Prices start from £114.29 + VAT for a set of 4 springs.

For more details, visit cobra-suspension.com.