bc coilover owners, need more low

[simplyclean325i]

rears are dropped all the way. what springs should i go with in the rear for it to go lower? i need a good spring rate too. into stance.

[jaywood]

Have you taken out the adjusters yet?

[simplyclean325i]

Have you taken out the adjusters yet?

yeah, fenders are rolled and it rubbed a little and i would still like to be able to play with the height.

[jaywood]

It rubs, but you want to go lower?

[einstein57]

What's the I.D.?

[JTe30]

I am really good friends with all the guys at BC. Take out the adjuster and all the rubber pieces if you want it to go as low as possible. I run a 120mm spring in the back. Here is a picture after I raised it up about an inch. Car looks completely different these days but this was right when I dumped it on BCs. They have tons of springs in stock and can send you whatever you want for a small fee.

I actually had to cut out the factory metal bump stop holders in the rear because it was so low. I put an S52 in it so I had to raise it up. Sorry for the cell phone pictures.

[jaywood]

That's pretty daaamn low JT. Pics with the 120mm springs?

[JTe30]

When I had it super slammed it was with the 120 mm springs with no adjuster and about 10mm of preload. I added the adjuster in there with only the bottom lock to raise it up to that height. I can't find any pictures of it slammed all the way down. It only stayed there for about a week and then the S52 went in. The 120mm they have are kind of a high spring rate, I think 12k so it will ride a little stiff.

[einstein57]

Thats odd cause 5" 650 GC springs with no adjusters don't go that low. Do BCs have dead coils?

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[simplyclean325i]

I am really good friends with all the guys at BC. Take out the adjuster and all the rubber pieces if you want it to go as low as possible. I run a 120mm spring in the back. Here is a picture after I raised it up about an inch. Car looks completely different these days but this was right when I dumped it on BCs. They have tons of springs in stock and can send you whatever you want for a small fee.

I actually had to cut out the factory metal bump stop holders in the rear because it was so low. I put an S52 in it so I had to raise it up. Sorry for the cell phone pictures.

i want to keep the adjusters in to be able to play with the height. i know guys add smaller springs in there and was wondering what they went with. so i can get in contact with bc and ask for new rear springs that are shorter and stiffer? they have horrible customer service everytime i've tried.

[xxlbimmer]

so i can get in contact with bc and ask for new rear springs that are shorter and stiffer? they have horrible customer service everytime i've tried.

I have always received great customer service from them!

[Chigga]

i want to keep the adjusters in to be able to play with the height. i know guys add smaller springs in there and was wondering what they went with. so i can get in contact with bc and ask for new rear springs that are shorter and stiffer? they have horrible customer service everytime i've tried.

Keep in mind they are on the East coast in case you miss them by phone, I've had nothing but amazing service, fast and reliable.

[JTe30]

All the guys there are super nice. I am up there just about every day.

120 mm springs with a some preload will go that low. Call them up and tell them JT told you to call and you have an e30 that's trying to go really low.

[JTe30]

Thats odd cause 5" 650 GC springs with no adjusters don't go that low. Do BCs have dead coils?

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Remember that's on bottle caps with 195/60/14s. 120mm is a little bit over 4.5 inches. I am just trying to help out. That's no rubber pieces, no adjuster, and a little more than normal preload to bring it down really low.

[einstein57]

How are you pre loading a rear spring that's not a true coilover? Are the BC rear shocks that short that they are under tension when the car is on the ground?