rear too high. vogtland springs, kyb struts

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  • squidmaster
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    • Aug 2011
    • 2666

    #1

    rear too high. vogtland springs, kyb struts

    stupid question and probably some simple answer that I've over-looked.
    Anyway, installed some vogtland springs and kyb struts over the stock (cut) springs and (blown) struts that it came with.

    Anyway, wheel gap in the front is not even 2 fingers, however the rear is about 4-5 fingers, which is pretty ridiculous and my car looks retarded.

    followed the pelican article pretty much exactly (though, it's just simple suspension stuff, so not like it's that hard... but just to be safe)

    I'm not about to take out the pads/holders for the springs....

    I've seen people running these vogtland springs with same struts with a completely different and lower drop. I know they settle over time, but c'mon, they're not going to settle two inches....


    the picture doesn't do the gap justice. it's even bigger in person.
    Last edited by squidmaster; 09-19-2011, 08:33 AM.

  • squidmaster
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    • Aug 2011
    • 2666

    #2
    checked the box again.
    noticed that it says "cabrio" on it.
    don't think that it's any different for the vert models, though, right?

    edit: part number is same for all models (excl iX)


    same ones...
    Last edited by squidmaster; 09-14-2011, 01:33 PM.

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    • bmwguy325is
      E30 Fanatic
      • May 2011
      • 1262

      #3
      Ive got some hyperco 5.5s ill sell you to level it out.
      sigpic"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche
      The ugly car: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=209713

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      • squidmaster
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        • Aug 2011
        • 2666

        #4
        right? I think that's going to be how I'll have to go...
        price? spring rate?

        I don't really want to spend more money, but if I have to.

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        • bmwguy325is
          E30 Fanatic
          • May 2011
          • 1262

          #5
          I didnt think youd take me serious. You would have to run Coilover spring perches they are 2.5inch springs. Also they are 750s.
          sigpic"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche
          The ugly car: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=209713

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          • squidmaster
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            • Aug 2011
            • 2666

            #6
            hah, sorry

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            • e30ballin
              Member
              • Apr 2009
              • 73

              #7
              i got the same springs and i have the same problem!
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              • mr.vang
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                • May 2010
                • 4371

                #8
                Originally posted by squidmaster
                checked the box again.
                noticed that it says "cabrio" on it.
                don't think that it's any different for the vert models, though, right?

                edit: part number is same for all models (excl iX)


                same ones...

                vert are heavier, that might have something to do with the gap your pointing out.
                Bought parts from me before? leave your feedback here

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                • squidmaster
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                  • Aug 2011
                  • 2666

                  #9
                  snagged a quick picture @op

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                  • squidmaster
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                    • Aug 2011
                    • 2666

                    #10
                    Originally posted by mr.vang
                    vert are heavier, that might have something to do with the gap your pointing out.
                    that's what I thought, but the part # is the same either way. Unless they just didn't feel like making another number for the other cars...

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                    • e30ballin
                      Member
                      • Apr 2009
                      • 73

                      #11


                      i hate how my car sits... its got rake. my spring pads are out...
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                      • squidmaster
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                        • Aug 2011
                        • 2666

                        #12
                        looks a lot better without the pads in, but I have pads all around... well, sans the rear-lower pads (didn't come with the car... :( )
                        do you have rattles/issues with having the pads removed?

                        checked their site again to make sure and here are the only models offered.
                        Make Model Spring Kit Years Drop in
                        Inches Drop in
                        Millimeters Part Number MSRP
                        BMW 3 SERIES "BMW 3 E30 4 cyl., 318i, 318is, excl. ix" 1983-1991 1.6 40 951017 $219.99
                        BMW 3 SERIES "BMW 3 E30 6 cyl., 325e, 325i, 325is, excl. ix" 1983-1991 1.6 40 951018 $219.99

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                        • e30ballin
                          Member
                          • Apr 2009
                          • 73

                          #13
                          it squeaks sometimes.. lol idk im happy with the way the front of my car sits now that i have drop hats. i think im just gonna buy some rear springs :?
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                          • squidmaster
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                            • Aug 2011
                            • 2666

                            #14
                            yeah, that's looking like the only way to go.... I emailed 'em; hope to hear back.

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                            • e30ballin
                              Member
                              • Apr 2009
                              • 73

                              #15
                              shit put those cut springs on the back! that would level it out for sure! hopefully the springs wont fall out when your drivin though :???:
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