1990 325is restomod project aka "Klaus"

[rzerob]

Ahh so the IX Springs and E36 Springs are higher? By how much?

I don't know for sure but my guess would be somewhere between 1/2" to 1".

[jeenyus]

They are stiffer, so they set your car higher.

[Staszek]

Yeah it does look compressed too much but it is not. That is normal. The springs that are touching are dead springs and they are designed to compress like that. As long as you have a gap somewhere in your coils then you are good. Get a stiffer rear spring if you want it to sit higher. Either go with the H&R ix rear springs or H&R E36 rear springs. Or go with coilovers and dial in the exact height you want.

Ahh so the IX Springs and E36 Springs are higher? By how much?

[rzerob]

Yeah it does look compressed too much but it is not. That is normal. The springs that are touching are dead springs and they are designed to compress like that. As long as you have a gap somewhere in your coils then you are good. Get a stiffer rear spring if you want it to sit higher. Either go with the H&R ix rear springs or H&R E36 rear springs. Or go with coilovers and dial in the exact height you want.

[Staszek]

Try a set of h&r ix rears. They will raise the rear.

Thanks, did you see the pic of my rear springs, I dont think they should be that compressed under zero load, car just sitting parked.

This week I am going to disconnect the shocks to see if that is an issue.

[rzerob]

Try a set of h&r ix rears. They will raise the rear.

[Staszek]

On a lighter note, first carwash since the swap and all the work I did, no leaks!

[Staszek]

Yours look like H&R super sports, that might by the difference

That would be a manufacturing error though since they are marked 50406, which is the regular Sport Model Number.

[2mAn]

Yours look like H&R super sports, that might by the difference

[Staszek]

I think this is why we all keep coming back to E30s.

As far as the rear being too low, I think thats just a symptom of the late models lower arches. Id suggest trying to get the fenders rolled slightly (looks like the front has grabbed the inner fender too, so Id just do all four corners. Best time is before paint just in case some paint cracks at the edges.

I had 16x8 wheels with a meaty tire on the cirrusly blue 325i for a little while and it had just the slightest roll and I never got any rubbing.

Its probably really close and with the power that the car is dealing with its probably just catching

I do plan on a slight roll, but this seems pretty low compared to other H&R Sports I have seen, and the springs look really compressed.

[2mAn]

I got back into my M3 after and it just felt so slow and heavy. Made me miss the E30.

I think this is why we all keep coming back to E30s.

As far as the rear being too low, I think thats just a symptom of the late models lower arches. Id suggest trying to get the fenders rolled slightly (looks like the front has grabbed the inner fender too, so Id just do all four corners. Best time is before paint just in case some paint cracks at the edges.

I had 16x8 wheels with a meaty tire on the cirrusly blue 325i for a little while and it had just the slightest roll and I never got any rubbing.

Its probably really close and with the power that the car is dealing with its probably just catching

[Staszek]

I have a rear suspension question, I feel like its just too low.

I am running H&R Sports 50406 and Koni Adjustables.

I do have a bit more weight in the back with an E36 M3 Exhaust and a larger battery, but this seems really low.

I am running larger spring pads in the rear because I had slight rubbing, (still do), I took this pic today with a full tank of gas, the car is super low and the springs are really compressed.

I know people like low, but I would actually like a bit more height in the rear.

The front is just fine and that is with the heavier S54 in there, do I have bad rear springs?




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Front

[Staszek]

Love the video! Love the build.

I have a feeling Ill be joining you in the AC not working boat once I get my car back from exhaust. Still need lines made too so I havent tried it at all. But my sport button isnt working either so something may already be up...

My sport button is definitely working. Did some programming to make it less jumpy.

I have been away all week, taking to my guy who was helping it seems that the bad pressure sensor may be the culprit. The AC has kicked on and is supposedly blowing cold now. I will confirm when I get back.

[masterofnone]

Love the video! Love the build.

I have a feeling Ill be joining you in the AC not working boat once I get my car back from exhaust. Still need lines made too so I havent tried it at all. But my sport button isnt working either so something may already be up...

[Staszek]

Nice, too bad about the ac still. Your oil temp at 217 C? Or is that F, I cant see?

217F right in range.