Hi all,
New E30 owner here. It's a project between my dad and I. We've always wanted to work on a classic together as father and son. Unfortunately I'm expat working outside the US, so because of COVID I'm stuck ordering the parts while my dad has the responsibility of putting them on (and luxury of actually driving the car!).
We decided to go with the Ground Control Coilover Conversion Kit + GC standard Koni adjustables. And while happy with our purchase for the most part, we found that the front is sitting a little high (for our tastes) despite being at the maxed out low setting. We've already cut the spring perch per GC's instructions.
After a bunch of research I know that a lot of people just shorten the strut housing. But we just purchased these Koni Strut Inserts and my dad likes how they ride, so we're looking for another way to get a bit more drop without shortening the struts this having to buy new shorter iX inserts.
I found some old threads on here where some owners sourced 5" inch springs to put up front and get more drop? Where can I purchase these? GC's website only lists 6" inch springs as the lowest, and that's what we currently have on. Also does trimming/removing the bump stop allow for more drop maybe? I also something about trimming the adjustment sleeve to make it more flush with the top of the strut? These are all potential solutions that I've read about on older threads on R3V but would like a little more detail, if possible...
Below I've provided some pics of exactly what we're working with:
Thanks!
New E30 owner here. It's a project between my dad and I. We've always wanted to work on a classic together as father and son. Unfortunately I'm expat working outside the US, so because of COVID I'm stuck ordering the parts while my dad has the responsibility of putting them on (and luxury of actually driving the car!).
We decided to go with the Ground Control Coilover Conversion Kit + GC standard Koni adjustables. And while happy with our purchase for the most part, we found that the front is sitting a little high (for our tastes) despite being at the maxed out low setting. We've already cut the spring perch per GC's instructions.
After a bunch of research I know that a lot of people just shorten the strut housing. But we just purchased these Koni Strut Inserts and my dad likes how they ride, so we're looking for another way to get a bit more drop without shortening the struts this having to buy new shorter iX inserts.
I found some old threads on here where some owners sourced 5" inch springs to put up front and get more drop? Where can I purchase these? GC's website only lists 6" inch springs as the lowest, and that's what we currently have on. Also does trimming/removing the bump stop allow for more drop maybe? I also something about trimming the adjustment sleeve to make it more flush with the top of the strut? These are all potential solutions that I've read about on older threads on R3V but would like a little more detail, if possible...
Below I've provided some pics of exactly what we're working with:
Thanks!
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