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  • Mike325
    No R3VLimiter
    • Mar 2006
    • 3685
    #1

    Need to lower rear again.

    I just finished taking out my rear trunk tar and spare tire. Lost about 90 pounds in the back all together. Now my rear is up higher again because of the weight loss. I have already taken out the spring pads, so that is not an option.

    I have the Eibach pro kit. I was thinking of maybe getting some other rear springs that are lower, but not sure about mixing spring brands/rates.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks.
    Originally posted by cabriodster87
    "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
    Originally posted by Kershaw
    i've got a boner and a desire to speed.
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    • jlevie
      R3V OG
      • Nov 2006
      • 13530
      #2
      That thick layer of sound deadening material was in the trunk for a reason. With it gone and the spare out the rear tires are light, hence the lift. While shorter springs will fix the visual defect, they won't help with rear grip and you'll have a tail happy E30. To fix that you can add weight back in or take weight off the front. Removing the A/C is close to 40lb or about the same weight as the trunk sound deadening, which will help with balance.
      The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
      Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        • MR 325
          Moderator
          • Oct 2003
          • 37825
          #3
          The Prokit is one of the softest and lowest springs out there, other than coilover stuff.
          BimmerHeads
          Classic BMW Specialists
          Santa Clarita, CA
          www.BimmerHeads.com

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            • sticksdaman
              R3VLimited
              • Apr 2005
              • 2987
              #4
              how much will losing the rear spring pads lower the rear?
              Originally posted by ebelements
              Also, for those who don't know, negative camber is the greatest thing since sliced bread(panera). Even tire wear is for city busses and the elderly.

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                • Mike325
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Mar 2006
                  • 3685
                  #5
                  Originally posted by sticksdaman
                  how much will losing the rear spring pads lower the rear?
                  About a quarter inch. It is noticeable.

                  I am going to clean up my trunk and put a new layer of dynamat or whatever to bring the 60 pounds back in the trunk. I drove my car today and it feels like crap. The rear is loose, over bumps it feels like a pick up truck with a solid axel and stiff springs and the handeling is just not where it was at.

                  The only good thing is that with the old tar out, I can clean and refresh the trunk floor. I will put the spare tire back in as well. I know this is a popular mod, it just was not right for me. The added power of the m30 will be more than enough to scoot around with.

                  Thanks for the tips too though.
                  Originally posted by cabriodster87
                  "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
                  Originally posted by Kershaw
                  i've got a boner and a desire to speed.

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                    • TopOfTheLine89
                      E30 Modder
                      • Jun 2007
                      • 919
                      #6
                      throw a 50 lbs sytem in that, will be fun and a "performance mod"
                      97 tacoma 5 spd 4 cylinder
                      2001 330ci 5 speed
                      83 733i 5 speed, (FS)

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                        • Mike325
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Mar 2006
                          • 3685
                          #7
                          Just added 60 pounds to the rear and it feels and drives 110% better.
                          Originally posted by cabriodster87
                          "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
                          Originally posted by Kershaw
                          i've got a boner and a desire to speed.

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                            • einstein57
                              R3V OG
                              • Jun 2007
                              • 10780
                              #8
                              make a custom stereo that sits right in between the shock towers. i made mine in about three hours. the only downside is i can't put a rear brace.
                              Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                              www.gecoils.com
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                                • Sean
                                  R3V Elite
                                  • Oct 2003
                                  • 5793
                                  #9
                                  That's exactly why I leave my spare in when autocrossing. Screw removing it for "weightloss" With my AC gone and my spare in, it's the closest my car will ever get to perfect balance! :D
                                  - Sean Hayes

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