stiff ride but bouncy

[325isdan]

Hi sorry for this question.. new to BMw's, the suspension in my 89is is deffently aftermarket lowered and stiff but not super stiff ride and drives really nice.. does not bounce at all when driving

but when i go and push on the hood or trunk of the car the suspension doesnt stiffen up at all just bounces.. unlike when i do that to my accord it stiffens right up after a few bumps.

Ive never delt with aftermarket suspension but im taking that my struts are done in my 89?

thanks.

[nando]

your struts are shot

[325isdan]

thought soo thanks.. is there a way to tell if springs are still good?? as long as theres no cracks are they good or should it all be replaced?

[PiercedE30]

springs should be good if the suspension is aftermarket. springs also don't crack unless you try to crack them and even then it would be VERY difficult.

[rsafier]

springs should be good if the suspension is aftermarket. springs also don't crack unless you try to crack them and even then it would be VERY difficult.

Springs generally don't crack unless your car can from areas where they salt. I've seen springs bust due to serious rust, but generally the car also has some rust issues not just springs.

[325isdan]

cool thanks a bunch... can i messure the thickness of one of the spring coils to try and find out what brand they are or if there sport/race springs or would they all be the same?

[325isdan]

also im taking from reading here, the popular and best setup is H&R race springs with koni struts

[325isdan]

living in Ontario Canada surprisingly there isnt really any rust at all on my car. and this has to be salt capital of the world.. they spread that stuff out thick even in teh middle of the spring for some damn reason..