AST 5100 Coilovers – BMW E82 135i

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Product Description

AST 5100 coilovers for the BMW E82 135i combine adjustable ride height with single-adjustable rebound damping. Rather than changing only the car's stance, the system allows the damper response to be tuned alongside the installed ride height. Springs are supplied with each kit, with Street, Street Performance and Club Racing configurations offering different mounting equipment and rear suspension layouts.

AST coilover technical overview

Damper design & adjustment: The high-pressure monotube dampers are rebuildable, allowing servicing as part of the suspension's working life. Rebound adjustment controls the resistance as the damper extends after compression; it does not alter the spring rate. Ride height is adjusted through the spring platforms, so the two settings serve different purposes when establishing the car's setup.

Configuration differences

The Street configuration retains the original top mounts and separate rear spring and damper arrangement. For this application there is a genuine choice between inverted and non-inverted Street struts.

Street Performance uses inverted front struts and adds camber-adjustable front top mounts, while retaining the original rear mounts and separate rear springs.

Club Racing uses inverted front struts, camber-adjustable front top mounts and solid rear top mounts. It also changes the rear arrangement to a true coilover, with the spring carried on the rear damper rather than mounted separately in the suspension. This is a physical installation difference, not simply a different damper setting.

Drop links are included with all four configurations offered here.

Installation & setup: The supplied kit provides the components for the selected configuration; the final ride height, alignment and damper settings are established during installation. Wheel and tyre clearance should be checked through steering and suspension travel, particularly where wider aftermarket wheels are fitted.

Further information below.

Key Features

  • Single-adjustable rebound damping.
  • High-pressure monotube dampers with rebuildable construction.
  • Adjustable spring platforms for ride-height setting.
  • Front camber adjustment on configurations supplied with adjustable top mounts.

Vehicle Compatibility

  • BMW E82 135i Coupe - rear-wheel drive.

What's Included

  • AST 5100 front and rear dampers.
  • Springs for the selected configuration.
  • Street Performance: camber-adjustable front top mounts.
  • Club Racing: camber-adjustable front and solid rear top mounts.
  • Drop links.

FAQs

Does changing the damper setting change the spring rate or ride height?

No. Rebound adjustment changes damping resistance. Ride height is set through the spring platforms, and the spring rate remains a property of the installed spring.

Can the dampers be serviced?

Yes. The AST 5100 uses rebuildable dampers. Servicing should follow AST's requirements for the particular application and use.

Does the car need an alignment after fitting?

The alignment should be checked and set at the chosen ride height. Wheel and tyre clearance also needs checking with the car's actual wheel specification.

Shipping & Delivery

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