Description
The MTS Street E12 Gold is a height-adjustable weld-in insert kit (coilover) from MTS Technik for the BMW E12, model years 1972 to 1976. Street is the standard setup from MTS Technik: a good balance between comfort and firmness.
On the Gold version, the steel parts have a yellow zinc coating and the aluminium parts are black anodised. This is a weld-in insert kit: the original front struts are shortened and welded.
Key benefits
- Zinc-plated damper bodies with a yellow zinc coating to protect against rust
- Lower by 25 to 100 mm, front and rear independently adjustable
- Eibach springs of 60 N/mm front and 50 N/mm rear
- Gas-oil twin-tube dampers that stay stable even under intensive use
- hexaCOIL spring perch: the adjusting nut does not seize up during adjustment
- Front camber plates included, so you can adjust the camber
- 2 year warranty with no mileage limit
Suitable for
The MTS Street E12 Gold fits the following versions:
- 5 Series E12 Sedan (03/1972 to 08/1976): 518, 520, 520/6, 520i, 525, 528, 528i, M535i
Note for the MTS Street E12 Gold: axle load: maximum 940 kg front and maximum 1010 kg rear; check your car’s vehicle type plate.
Technical specifications
- Product: MTS Street E12 Gold
- Manufacturer: MTS Technik
- Article number: MTSGWBM55
- EAN: 5903855657571
- Version: Street, Gold (zinc-plated steel)
- Type of kit: weld-in insert kit, the original front struts are shortened and welded
- Lowering: front 25 to 100 mm, rear 45 to 140 mm
- Springs (Eibach): GWFE96 with 60 N/mm front, GWFE205 with 50 N/mm rear
- Helper springs: GWHE02 (20 N/mm)
- Height adjustment: front and rear via threaded damper body
- Front ride height: adjustable independently via the lower damper mounts
- Camber plates: included at the front
- Included: complete front and rear set with springs and height adjustment, plus front camber plates
- TÜV certificate: no
- Weight: 29.9 kg
- Warranty: 2 years with no mileage limit
Fitting and delivery
To fit the MTS Street E12 Gold, the original front struts are shortened and welded as described in the manual. Have this done by an experienced mechanic or welder.
- The stated lowering applies relative to the standard suspension. If the car has a factory sport suspension, the lowering will be smaller.
- When fitting, check the clearance between tyre or wheel and the strut: at least 5 mm. If it is less, use approved wheel spacers.
- Only fits with a rear top mount with an inner diameter of 78 mm (OE 33521117657 or 33521126987). If the car has different top mounts, original top mounts with one of these numbers are required.
- On cars with level control (NIVO), the rear top mounts must be replaced with OE 33521117657 or 33521126987.
- After fitting the MTS Street E12 Gold, have the wheel alignment checked, because camber and toe change as well.
Delivery: 4 to 7 working days while manufacturer stock lasts.
The MTS Street E12 Gold combines zinc-plated damper bodies, Eibach springs of 60 and 50 N/mm and up to 100 mm of lowering for the BMW E12.
Why choose the MTS Street E12 Gold?
With the MTS Street E12 Gold you choose the setup MTS Technik itself recommends as standard: enough lowering for a tight stance, and a character that doesn’t become tiring on the road. The Gold version is the most affordable way to get an MTS Technik coilover kit, with a zinc coating that protects well against rust. If you also drive in winter, take a look at the Inox version with stainless steel damper bodies. With the included camber plates you set the camber, which with a large lowering means less tyre wear and more grip.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Gold and Inox?
Gold has steel damper bodies with a yellow zinc coating, Inox has stainless steel damper bodies. Inox is more resistant to road salt and moisture and therefore costs more. Otherwise, the kits are identical.
Do the struts really have to be welded?
Yes. With this weld-in insert kit, your original struts are shortened and welded as described in the manual. If you don’t want to weld yourself, check whether a send-in kit exists for your car: with that, MTS Technik does the welding.
How long does delivery take?
The MTS Street E12 Gold is delivered within 4 to 7 working days as long as the manufacturer has stock.
Other MTS Technik sets for the E12
Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.
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