Suspension gurus, help (Update 5/30/04: I found the problem)

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  • Mystikal
    Moderator
    Wheel Fitment Expert
    • Nov 2003
    • 9602

    #16
    Originally posted by BMW BMXER
    You got new springs?
    No, I just dropped 7psi in the front tires. These tires are nuts as it is, they don't need extra air to be firm like my old Potenzas.

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    • Mystikal
      Moderator
      Wheel Fitment Expert
      • Nov 2003
      • 9602

      #17
      Well, I found out why you're all calling me a waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles.

      Ever since I mounted the 16's with RE730's, the ride has gotten substantially better. People in my car have been asking me if I swapped springs or something, it now feels buttoned-down and no longer jiggles over pavement breaks. The bottoming out on large potholes is still there, but that's because of the height, really.

      It was the Azenis. I had been running them at 33 all around, and I'm now running my 205/50/16 RE730's at 35 all around. It's world's better, and I can understand the baffling responses I was getting from some of you. It IS perfectly comfortable, just not with such stiff tires. :D

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      • demlotcrew
        Wrencher
        • May 2004
        • 297

        #18
        Originally posted by Bill 84 318i
        First of all, that picture is a pain in the ass to look at from a technical standpoint.
        My thoughts exactly.


        Andrew AT E30zone.co.uk | H23-is | S14

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        • E30-323ti
          Grease Monkey
          • Feb 2004
          • 328

          #19
          300F/475R seems like a big difference in spring rate.

          I would have thought 350-400f with the 475r to maintain balance??

          What length are your front springs?? 6" or 7"?? Are they still captive when you jack it up??
          292rwhp E30 :D

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