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hey guys, been lurking around for a while, came for the m20 section and now the 5er section. heres my setup, im looking for some advice. currently running coilover sleeves maxed out with unknown 6" springs all around with iirc 2" or 1.75" chopped off the front housing. im running g60 kyb's up front and stock boges out back.
my problem is i think in the springs, they feel way to soft. the rear barely got any stiffer in the rear compared to stock, and the front is hard to compare because i did the shocks and springs at the same time. i think i narrowed it down though because i managed to test out an obviously slightly stiffer spring and the ride got less bouncy up front. im planning on shortening the housings more so i can ride lower and have more shock travel.
so what rates do you think i can run with a g60 kyb insert? also, advice for rear shocks?
picc 087 by INdPixma, on Flickr
the rear actually sits lower, parking brake + driveway makes the left rear hike up.
picc 085 by INdPixma, on Flickr
sitting on 195/60r15 rear and not pictured 185/60 fronts. wheels are 15x7 et0
any advice greatly appreciated.
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E28Stoff..DUde! How can you ride lower AND/OR more suspension travel?? I can allready see your crossmember is literally an inch from the ground. My car isnt very low compared to you guys that like to slam em' and I allready have to have a friend pull the car up by the fender lip to get a low profile jack under the front of the car.
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Originally posted by E28stoff View Posthey guys, been lurking around for a while, came for the m20 section and now the 5er section. heres my setup, im looking for some advice. currently running coilover sleeves maxed out with unknown 6" springs all around with iirc 2" or 1.75" chopped off the front housing. im running g60 kyb's up front and stock boges out back.
my problem is i think in the springs, they feel way to soft. the rear barely got any stiffer in the rear compared to stock, and the front is hard to compare because i did the shocks and springs at the same time. i think i narrowed it down though because i managed to test out an obviously slightly stiffer spring and the ride got less bouncy up front. im planning on shortening the housings more so i can ride lower and have more shock travel.
so what rates do you think i can run with a g60 kyb insert? also, advice for rear shocks?
sitting on 195/60r15 rear and not pictured 185/60 fronts. wheels are 15x7 et0
any advice greatly appreciated.
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I run 450 6" front springs and 375 8" springs out back. Very firm ride with Bilsteins all around.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Originally posted by bavarianaddict06 View Postnigel. Plz make more e28 coilovers.
BUY MY WHEELS! BBS E50s!!
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=275407
Originally posted by Lurker27Any man will tell you being blown is better than being stroked.
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Since your local you can be added to the trial group. You must use bilsteins in the rear or an equivalent shock that has multiple notches for the spring perch.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Damn, Im not local.
BUY MY WHEELS! BBS E50s!!
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=275407
Originally posted by Lurker27Any man will tell you being blown is better than being stroked.
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Sorry but trouble shooting over the phone is hard.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Originally posted by einstein57 View PostSorry but trouble shooting over the phone is hard.
BUY MY WHEELS! BBS E50s!!
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=275407
Originally posted by Lurker27Any man will tell you being blown is better than being stroked.
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Originally posted by BavarianAddict06 View Postnigel. plz make more e28 coilovers.Originally posted by BavarianAddict06 View Postyay! lmk me know! r u goin to southbay meet this sunday?
Diesels not ready. Too hot to roll the fenders. I have to now with the wider rubber. Sneak peak
Originally posted by 86 325e View PostIf Aje28s been running them for a year now, It shouldnt be to bad.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Originally posted by einstein57 View Post6 months. The biggest thing is determining spring rates since most people have no clue what to get or if they will blow out their shocks. Also their is the potential hazard of people not relocating the spring perch clips correctly which could make them pop off and completely dumping the rear of the car.
BUY MY WHEELS! BBS E50s!!
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=275407
Originally posted by Lurker27Any man will tell you being blown is better than being stroked.
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