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The MTS Street E36 Compact Gold is a height-adjustable coilover kit from MTS Technik for the BMW E36 Compact, model years 1994 to 2000. Street is the standard setup from MTS Technik: a good balance between comfort and firmness, for daily use and the occasional track day or drift day.

On the Gold version, the steel parts have a yellow zinc coating and the aluminium parts are black anodised.

Key benefits

• Zinc-plated damper bodies with a yellow zinc coating to protect against rust
• Lower by 40 to 110 mm, front and rear independently adjustable
• Eibach springs of 60 N/mm front and 46 to 90.1 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 E36 Compact Gold fits the following versions:

• 3 Series E36 Compact (01/1994 to 08/2000): 316g, 316i, 318tds, 318ti, 323ti

Note for the MTS Street E36 Compact Gold: axle load: maximum 920 kg front and maximum 1040 kg rear; check your car’s vehicle type plate.

Also suitable for versions with M-Technik (M package).

Technical specifications

• Product: MTS Street E36 Compact Gold
• Manufacturer: MTS Technik
• Article number: MTSGWBM117
• EAN: 5903855622425
• Version: Street, Gold (zinc-plated steel)
• Lowering: front 40 to 110 mm, rear 10 to 40 mm
• Springs (Eibach): GWFE97 with 60 N/mm front, GWFE06HA with 46 to 90.1 N/mm rear
• Helper springs: GWHE02 (20 N/mm)
• Height adjustment: front via threaded damper body, rear via separate adjuster element
• 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: 24.9 kg
• Warranty: 2 years with no mileage limit

Fitting and delivery

The MTS Street E36 Compact Gold replaces the original dampers and springs and fits on the original mounting points.

• 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.
• Tip for adjusting the rear: remove the height adjuster, set the spring seat to the new position and refit the adjuster.
• For models up to 11/91 and the M3, the shortened drop link MTSLS08 must be ordered separately.
• After fitting the MTS Street E36 Compact 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 E36 Compact Gold combines zinc-plated damper bodies, Eibach springs of 60 and 46-90.1 N/mm and up to 110 mm of lowering for the BMW E36 Compact.

Why choose the MTS Street E36 Compact Gold?

With the MTS Street E36 Compact 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 Street and Stance?

All versions use the same dampers; the difference lies in the Eibach springs and the lowering range: Street (60 and 46-90.1 N/mm) and Stance (80 and 240 N/mm). Street is the standard. Stance is the firmest and the lowest.

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.

How long does delivery take?

The MTS Street E36 Compact Gold is delivered within 4 to 7 working days as long as the manufacturer has stock.

Other MTS Technik sets for the E36 Compact

• BMW E36 (90-99) MTS Technik coilover kit
• BMW E36 Compact (94-00) MTS Technik coilover kit
• BMW E36 (90-99) MTS Technik coilover kit (front and rear camber plates)
• BMW E36 Compact (94-00) MTS Technik coilover kit (front and rear camber plates)
• BMW E36 (90-99) MTS Technik coilover kit (front camber plates)
• BMW Z3 (95-03) MTS Technik coilover kit