Pardon if I sound like a complete idiot asking this question, but I have very little understanding of this subject and whatever I found online was either not comprehensive or too detailed and complicated.
So I'm in the process of doing ls1 swap for my 1990 325is, but I can't seem to figure out what coilovers and what spring rate to go with. I'm planning to drive mostly around town, highway on weekends for some spirited driving. I want the ride to be firm so I can blast around on twisted roads without much rolling but still absorb some potholes.
I know that with ls1 engine, the front wheels "see" about 80# of extra weight if that makes any difference with regards to the spring rate. I have a chance at getting some coilovers at a good price with 8k (448lb) on both. But people usually get more on the rear than the the front due to the cars' geometry. Is that applicable to true coilovers though? Anyone can make a recommendation?
So I'm in the process of doing ls1 swap for my 1990 325is, but I can't seem to figure out what coilovers and what spring rate to go with. I'm planning to drive mostly around town, highway on weekends for some spirited driving. I want the ride to be firm so I can blast around on twisted roads without much rolling but still absorb some potholes.
I know that with ls1 engine, the front wheels "see" about 80# of extra weight if that makes any difference with regards to the spring rate. I have a chance at getting some coilovers at a good price with 8k (448lb) on both. But people usually get more on the rear than the the front due to the cars' geometry. Is that applicable to true coilovers though? Anyone can make a recommendation?
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