another mtech II thread...

[Philo]

With the weird curve on one end, it is impossible to get the top spring perch on to that end. So we opted to try it the other way around. I don't see why the curve is there to begin with. If they are correctly placed on the dry fit pictures, you can see that the markings are upside down.

[e30this]

Maybe when they cut the coil in the wrong spot after it was wound ..

[Philo]

Doubted. I think we are just going to put it on the way it works. Even though the bottom of the coil doesn't line up correctly.

[e30this]

Whats the part number on your springs?
I found this pic of the same ones your running and they look different.

[PaladinReed]

no apparent progress today. we're recovering from a big night lol.

item number: 951018B thanks for the response.

[PaladinReed]

Update:

Contacted Vogtland with part numbers and questions to find out they shipped me the wrong springs. Today was not a total waste as Philo and I got out and stitched up most everything else possible without proper springs. No word yet on a time table for reshipment but Im expecting a call back anytime.

Out with the old


in with the new




Little ways from done.

Many many thanks to Tim (Philo). great help running through my first suspension upgrade.

Will update as soon as I get word from the spring company.

Thanks~

[Philo]

We needs an update!

[e30this]

We needs an update!

[bmw325csi]

where did you get those sleeves for the bilstiens?

[Philo]

If you are talking about the sleeve for the rear Bilsteins, I just re-used the one from the old rear dampers.

Looks clean doesn't it? :)

[N2MYE30]

My vert wanted me to subscribe. :)

[PaladinReed]

Looks clean doesn't it? :)

I could use Tim for everything I do... He is a boy genius lol. /shout out~

[Philo]

I'm in D.C. right now, and I'm heading up to NYC tomorrow. When I get back we'll have to get the vert on the road and rollin'

This time i'll bring my D-SLR.

[PaladinReed]

annddd yes, there is an update!

Got around this morning after a busy ass work week (I run Fri-Tues). And decided to work without springs and get some odd stuff that I needed done done. Pulled out the front fascia from the mtech II kit that needed some TLC and paint and decided to work it over. As such,

half way thru


gnarly bit of prior damage I went about fixing till entire replacement next year.




then, part way through that, Vogtland decided to let these show up (after 1.5 weeks )



at least they look a little more appropriate! :D

so i stitched up what i was doing there, (another good bit)

and started finishing these for paint!
almost done~

same with these:


... then packed up the bodywork and paint shit and headed to the garage.

and this happened





(look in back) proper fitting springs ftw!



got excited and took pics before complete installation. this is what it looked like a few minutes ago.
So, rears are practically finsished. didnt plan on doing this today and im stopping for the evening and going to finish tomorrow, and depending on humidity levels and rain %'s.. maybe paint! ^^
Thanks for the bumps fellows.

[PaladinReed]

Ok. This is probably the update you all were looking for...


... :D And Im excited...

Got the springs in yesterday and decided to go out a sew her up today. So without further ado and less talking, here she is. (I dont feel like I need to explain the build pics, u all know whats going on lol. Ill let the pics speak for themselves.)















And... the product :twisted:










And just to make sure I dont lose you interest.



much more to come :)

Special thanks again to member Tim (Philo) from KC. he was a great help and a real fly dude. Look forward to some meets.
Thanks for watching friends~