SPAX G40EA is listed for the fitting positions and vehicle applications below. The catalogue prices these dampers individually. Check whether your installation requires two dampers and whether the part is a strut, insert or telescopic unit.
Vehicle applications
BMW Saloon; Touring 4 Cylinder (excl. 4×4) – (45mm strut) 8/82-93
- Catalogue model group: BMW 3 SERIES E30 – SEE NOTE
- Fitting position: rear
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
BMW Saloon; Touring; 6 Cylinder (excl. 4×4) – (51mm strut) 8/82-93
- Catalogue model group: BMW 3 SERIES E30 – SEE NOTE
- Fitting position: rear
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
BMW Cabrio 4&6 Cylinder – (51mm strut) 86-93
- Catalogue model group: BMW 3 SERIES E30 – SEE NOTE
- Fitting position: rear
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
BMW 325ix (4×4) 86-7/90
- Catalogue model group: BMW 3 SERIES E30 – SEE NOTE
- Fitting position: rear
BMW 325i SE Sport 8/82-7/90
- Catalogue model group: BMW 3 SERIES E30 – SEE NOTE
- Fitting position: rear
BMW M3 87-93
- Catalogue model group: BMW 3 SERIES E30 – SEE NOTE
- Fitting position: rear
BMW Compact 10/94-98
- Catalogue model group: BMW 3 SERIES E36
- Fitting position: rear
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: (4)Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
- Fitting note 4: Fronts and kits will not fit cars with front anti roll bar attached to the strut body.
BMW Z1 Roadster (44mm id Rear Springs only) 2/91-94
- Catalogue model group: BMW Z Series
- Fitting position: rear
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
BMW Z3 (excl. M-Roadster & Coupe) 4&6 cyl 95-
- Catalogue model group: BMW Z Series
- Fitting position: rear
- Catalogue fitting-note reference: Xtrm
- Extra-short-stroke application for lowering of 50 mm or more.
Fitting information
Match the manufacturer part number G40EA and all listed restrictions to the vehicle. Use the instructions supplied with the exact kit. The catalogue lowering figures depend on the original suspension; a factory-lowered car may show a different additional drop.
Read the SPAX Adjustable range handbook. This is general range guidance; check the instructions supplied for your part.
Photograph shows the SPAX Adjustable range for illustration. The number, shape and fittings of the components depend on the application.




