Just got my car back and I am VERY happy

[StereoInstaller1]

Struts could lower your car if they are really short....heh!

Luke

[dude8383]

Struts could lower your car if they are really short....heh!

Luke

correct. if the size of the strut is shorter than a stock strut... i think that would decrease ride height.

I think its going to be rather difficult to mate a sport shock with the o.e. springs though.. the sport shock is definitly shorter than my heavy duties..

[FL318is]

I am buying the beirs!

First thanks for dealing with a E30 noob.

When I ordered the springs I stayed with H&R. Went to their website and cross referenced #s. When I ordered I had a choice between the set that drops about an inch or the set thats drops about an 1.3 inch. # 50406

I choose the 1.3 drop. Then I ordered the Bilsteins, not the HDs but the Sports which, from what I have "learned" are a better height match for the springs.

So the long and short of it is. I THINK I GOT IT RIGHT!!!!

I will def keep the receipts!

[dude8383]

First thanks for dealing with a E30 noob.

When I ordered the springs I stayed with H&R. Went to their website and cross referenced #s. When I ordered I had a choice between the set that drops about an inch or the set thats drops about an 1.3 inch. # 50406

I choose the 1.3 drop. Then I ordered the Bilsteins, not the HDs but the Sports which, from what I have learned are a better height match for the springs.

So the long and short of it is. I THINK I GOT IT RIGHT!!!!

I will def keep the receipts!

sweet man...keep us posted!

[StereoInstaller1]

Noob or not, you should know before posting R3V rule #1: Pics or BAN!

Luke

[Digitalwave]

correct. if the size of the strut is shorter than a stock strut... i think that would decrease ride height.

I think its going to be rather difficult to mate a sport shock with the o.e. springs though.. the sport shock is definitly shorter than my heavy duties..

No.

The shock compresses until the spring supports the car. That is why we buy lowering springs and not lowering shocks. The reason Bilstein Sports are shorter is so that they don't have to undergo as much of the compression until the spring supports the car when the springs are shorter than OEM. It reduces stress on the shock.

[nando]

actually, TJ, if the struts are much shorter you will have to compress the springs to put them in (like with my konis) which does affect the ride height. if you can just drop the springs in without compressing them, then no..

[AdironRider]

OE Sports have almost no drop, its the regular Sports that are a 1.3" drop.

I disagree. Ive got OE springs with HD's and its probably 1" lower than stock. Definately shouldnt be used with sport shocks though, the HD's work admirably with em.

[golde30]

yah vogtland springs offer a nice ride height. i have been running them on 2 of my cars, and i like them alright. they are a lil on the soft side for me NOW, but its only b.c i got used to the ride and want it stiffer now.

[sticksdaman]

yea im on voglandt springs awell i think im a wee bit lower than you win the front but as you said they still need time to settle.. i think the ride height is perfect for daily driving and the rate is forgiving on bumpy roads