AST Suspension 5100 Series 1-Way Coilovers (Divorced Rear - Includes Front Top Mounts Only) ACT-B1603S - 2007-2011 BMW M3 4.0 V8 (E90-E92-E93)

The 5100 Series shock absorbers for the 2007-2011 BMW M3 4.0 V8 (E90-E92-E93) 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.

Product Specifications

• Part Number: ACT-B1603S
• Product: AST Suspension 5100 Series 1-Way Coilovers
• Adjustment: 1-Way
• System: Front Coilover, Divorced Rear Coilover
• Product Note:
• Front/Rear Ratio: Front = 60% / Rear = 40%
• Strut/Shock Type: Front: Clamp McPherson strut / Rear: Eye 2 pin strut
• Model Years: 2007-2011
• Make: BMW
• Model: M3
• Chassis: E90-E92-E93
• Spring Kit: Included
• Top Mounts: Includes Front Only
• Front Top Mounts: TMA-B01-A1-20F - Camber adjustable
• Optional Front Top Mounts (Additional Cost): Not Available
• Optional Rear Top Mounts (Additional Cost): R 099 268 - Solid top mounts (no camber adjustment eye-2-eye only)
• Adjustable Front Droplinks (Additional Cost): Part Number: DLA-BMW3-S
• Adjustable Front Droplinks Required? Yes
• Adjustable Rear Droplinks Available? No
• Adjustable Rear Droplinks Required? No
• DDP Pistons Included? No
• DDP Pistons Available (Additional Cost): Yes
• DLC Coated Shafts Included? No
• DLC Coated Shafts Available (Additional Cost): Yes
• QDC Included? No
• TUV Approved?
• Comments: Works with OE top mounts. Needs EDC rear shock mounts or 12mm Powerflex version.

Vehicle Fitment

• 2007 BMW M3 4.0 V8 (E90-E92-E93)
• 2008 BMW M3 4.0 V8 (E90-E92-E93)
• 2009 BMW M3 4.0 V8 (E90-E92-E93)
• 2010 BMW M3 4.0 V8 (E90-E92-E93)
• 2011 BMW M3 4.0 V8 (E90-E92-E93)