length of rear coilover spring?

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  • BMC227
    E30 Addict
    • Apr 2011
    • 448
    #16
    Sorry to hi-jack but can you run a rear coilover spring without the adjuster?

    cheers.
    They call me the frog



    - E30 Alpina C2 2.7
    - E30 Alpina C2 2.5
    - E28 M 528I 3.5 (300HP)
    - E36 M3 S50 3.2 (Euro)

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      • AbsorbantNut
        Non faccio funzionare questa merda
        • Jun 2010
        • 2491
        #17
        Originally posted by BMC227
        Sorry to hi-jack but can you run a rear coilover spring without the adjuster?

        cheers.
        Originally posted by E30SPDFRK
        This is JPlue's car, 5" 700lb rear spring with no adjuster.


        '73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]

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          • BMC227
            E30 Addict
            • Apr 2011
            • 448
            #18
            Is that 5 inch diameter or length?
            They call me the frog



            - E30 Alpina C2 2.7
            - E30 Alpina C2 2.5
            - E28 M 528I 3.5 (300HP)
            - E36 M3 S50 3.2 (Euro)

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              • AbsorbantNut
                Non faccio funzionare questa merda
                • Jun 2010
                • 2491
                #19
                Originally posted by BMC227
                Is that 5 inch diameter or length?
                Length

                5 inch length. I think diameter is called spring ID which is 2.25 for e30s? Double check that tho


                '73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]

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                  • DJ W
                    Advanced Member
                    • Apr 2011
                    • 185
                    #20
                    my rear spring is a coil over spring 5in with a 2in id its big though i think a 1.5 or 1.75 id would b better

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                      • SA E30
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Feb 2004
                        • 1248
                        #21
                        Technically it's not a rear coilover that is being spoken about.

                        It's an inboard spring with an adjuster.

                        I run, 600lbs 60mm id spring on a true coilover...

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                          • ak-
                            R3V OG
                            • May 2009
                            • 12422
                            #22
                            Originally posted by chop_suey
                            On an early, high rear arch car, what length should the coilover springs be in the rear so theres minimal wheel gap? Are adjusters needed?

                            I was thinkin maybe a 5" or 6" 700ish lb spring.
                            Originally posted by DJ W
                            where would one find a 5in 700lb spring im getting frusterated with searching i only find 8 and up or 150lb 5in
                            thanks
                            Ah poop. Wish I wasn't late to this thread to let you guys know that if your going to run that high of a rate in the rear, a 5'' spring won't be low enough for you, especially for an early model.

                            1991 325iS turbo

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                              • grippymonkey
                                Mod Crazy
                                • Jun 2011
                                • 759
                                #23
                                So I don't think anyone officially said. What spring ID are you guys running?
                                GRIPPY'S*GARAGE

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                                  • BMC227
                                    E30 Addict
                                    • Apr 2011
                                    • 448
                                    #24
                                    Originally posted by grippymonkey
                                    So I don't think anyone officially said. What spring ID are you guys running?
                                    I would like to know as well :)
                                    They call me the frog



                                    - E30 Alpina C2 2.7
                                    - E30 Alpina C2 2.5
                                    - E28 M 528I 3.5 (300HP)
                                    - E36 M3 S50 3.2 (Euro)

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                                      • IRON-E
                                        I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                                        • Dec 2007
                                        • 16548
                                        #25
                                        How much, were those 5in 700lbs springs? From where and what brand?
                                        @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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                                          • DJ W
                                            Advanced Member
                                            • Apr 2011
                                            • 185
                                            #26
                                            my are ebiach 2in id 5 in coil and 700 spring rate but i wish i got 4in. umm mine wer 120 for both threw ultra rev with free shipping.

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                                              • gverelli
                                                Mod Crazy
                                                • Dec 2008
                                                • 772
                                                #27
                                                I have Eibach 5" 850lbs, 2" ID. Without the adjuster the car is tucking but rubs big time on 225/45/15


                                                G.Verelli

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                                                  • DJ W
                                                    Advanced Member
                                                    • Apr 2011
                                                    • 185
                                                    #28
                                                    i have 195/ 65/14 and no rub and little tuck

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                                                      • chop_suey
                                                        Wrencher
                                                        • Nov 2009
                                                        • 270
                                                        #29
                                                        will a 225/50/15 rub on an early model with a 5in 700/750 lb spring? Or should i step up to a 6in spring?
                                                        sigpic
                                                        85 325e 5spd

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                                                          • grippymonkey
                                                            Mod Crazy
                                                            • Jun 2011
                                                            • 759
                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by gverelli
                                                            I have Eibach 5" 850lbs, 2" ID. Without the adjuster the car is tucking but rubs big time on 225/45/15
                                                            thank you for the info.
                                                            GRIPPY'S*GARAGE

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