AST Suspension | SKU: ACU-B1101S

AST Suspension 5100 Series Coilovers (Excludes Front/Rear Top Mounts) - 1998-2002 BMW 3 Series 316i Sedan/Touring/Coupe/Convertible (E46)

$3,449.00

The 5100 Series shock absorbers for the 1998-2002 BMW 3 Series 316i Sedan/Touring/Coupe/Convertible (E46) 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.

The 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.

How a Monotube design works?

Monotube 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.

What is a rebound adjustment?

Rebound controls the rate of extension of your shock absorber. By changing the rebound you can directly change the characteristics of the vehicle.

Features

Floating piston design with high pressure nitrogen means no cavitation around the piston.
14mm diameter internal shaft.
44.5 mm diameter shaft struts, inverted.
Steel cylinder body shocks, inverted.
High end, track ready suspension.
Rebound adjustable ('Singles').
Low friction seal.
Adjuster knobs permanently mounted on the dampers.
Designed to use OEM top mounts.
Rubber bushings for 'eye' shock mounts.
Includes springs.
Rebuildable.
Optional spherical top mounts.
Optional DLC (diamond like carbon) coated shafts.
Optional DDP (double digressive piston).

Double Digressive Pistons are recommended for use on the non-driven wheels.
4WD/FWD vehicles: DD pistons for both rear axle struts/shocks.
RWD vehicles: DD pistons for both front axle struts/shocks.

Optional custom valving.

Specifications

Part Number: ACU-B1101S
Product: AST 5100 Series
Adjustment: 1 Way
System: Separate Setup
Product Note: Non Coilover
Front/Rear Ratio: Front = 60% / Rear = 40%
Strut/Shock Type: Front: McPherson strut / Rear: Eye 2 pin strut
Model Years: 1998-2002
Make: BMW
Model: 3 Series
Chassis: E46
Spring Kit: Included
Top Mounts: Front / Rear Optional (If Available)
Optional 1 Front Top Mounts: TMA-B01-A2-20F - Camber adjustable
Optional 2 Front Top Mounts: Not Available
Optional Rear Top Mounts: TMA-B01-B1-30R - Solid top mounts (no camber adjustment)
Adjustable Front Droplinks Available? Part Number: DLA-BMW1-S
Adjustable Front Droplinks Required? Yes
Adjustable Rear Droplinks Available? No
Adjustable Rear Droplinks Required? No
DDP Pistons Included? No
DDP Pistons Available? Yes
DLC Coated Shafts Included? No
DLC Coated Shafts Available? Yes
QDC Included? No
TUV Approved?
Comments: Works with OE top mounts.