Lowering
This coilover kit will lower your vehicle 40 to 75mm at the front, and 40 to 75mm at the rear.
Compatible Vehicles
The part is compatible with the following versions of the BMW 3 Coupe (E46) (from 1998 to 2006):
- 316 Ci - 1.6L Petrol 4cyl, 103hp, RWD Coupe
- 316 Ci - 1.6L Petrol 4cyl, 114hp, RWD Coupe
- 318 Ci - 1.9L Petrol 4cyl, 114hp, RWD Coupe
- 318 Ci - 1.9L Petrol 4cyl, 117hp, RWD Coupe
- 318 Ci - 2L Petrol 4cyl, 134hp, RWD Coupe
- 318 Ci - 2L Petrol 4cyl, 141hp, RWD Coupe
- 318 Ci - 2L Petrol 4cyl, 148hp, RWD Coupe
- 320 Cd - 2L Diesel 4cyl, 148hp, RWD Coupe
- 320 Ci - 2.2L Petrol 6cyl, 161hp, RWD Coupe
- 320 Ci - 2.2L Petrol 6cyl, 168hp, RWD Coupe
- 320 Ci - 2L Petrol 6cyl, 148hp, RWD Coupe
- 323 Ci - 2.5L Petrol 6cyl, 161hp, RWD Coupe
- 323 Ci - 2.5L Petrol 6cyl, 168hp, RWD Coupe
- 323 i - 2.5L Petrol 6cyl, 170hp, RWD Coupe
- 325 Ci - 2.5L Petrol 6cyl, 184hp, RWD Coupe
- 325 Ci - 2.5L Petrol 6cyl, 189hp, RWD Coupe
- 325 i - 2.5L Petrol 6cyl, 177hp, RWD Coupe
- 328 Ci - 2.8L Petrol 6cyl, 190hp, RWD Coupe
- 330 Cd - 3L Diesel 6cyl, 201hp, RWD Coupe
- 330 Ci - 3L Petrol 6cyl, 225hp, RWD Coupe
- 330 Ci - 3L Petrol 6cyl, 228hp, RWD Coupe
Check Your VIN Plate
Before ordering, it's important to check your vehicle does not exceed the load rating of this product. The easiest way to do this is by checking your VIN plate, usually found in the engine bay, on the underside of the bonnet, or on the driver's side door pillar.
On the VIN plate will be a list of weights, in kilograms. The last two values are the front and rear axle load ratings of your vehicle respectively. For this product, the front axle load rating must be no more than 1030kg, and the rear axle load rating must be no more than 1215kg.
For more details, click here to read our guide on checking load ratings on your vehicle's VIN plate.
Documentation
The following documentation (fitting or adjustment instructions) is available for this product:
Tailor made for your car, this ST XTA plus 3 Coilover Kit needs to be fitted at a professional workshop. Most of our fitting centres will be able to offer a fitting service for this product - please contact your local Carnoisseur Fitting Centre to find out more.