Dang was just thinking that since we are both in Seattle that could have been a good option. I could be said guinea pig since I don’t need them anytime soon.
E9 Front and rear coil springs
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Dang was just thinking that since we are both in Seattle that could have been a good option. I could be said guinea pig since I don’t need them anytime soon.
If any of you guys are going ahead, I'd love to hear feedback on the drivability, as I'm considering these for my (std) e9 as well.
Well, if three of us in the Seattle area are going ahead it would be worth it, since he could make 2 packages of 6 instead of 3 packages of 4. I’m in if you are. And of course, we would report back. I think I would need some info from @HB Chris about what spacers exactly he used or best place perhaps to get them, but that seems straighforward
I used the stock e9 front spacer and two 2002 1/2” spacers for 1” in the rear. Actually one was 3D printed. Before that I was dragging the muffler and the front tow hooks on the ground entering driveways.
Pittraider18
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I've already got my set from Paul a while back awaiting install but thank you for the offer! I'm sure there will be a few locals who may be interested.
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I thought you also referenced a 3-dot spacer?
Yes, those are there too!
(call me a shadtree mechanic.)
Look okay? Custom taylor the amount of drop with the spring rubbers
Right amount of drop?
Cavalier attitude? It sits low, and it is a tiny bit firm.. But it looks great. I had some Carl Nelson Springs, but they didn’t lower the car enough for my liking.
RP
Right amount of drop?
Cavalier attitude? It sits low, and it is a tiny bit firm.. But it looks great. I had some Carl Nelson Springs, but they didn’t lower the car enough for my liking.
RP
I’m down for a group buy.
I don’t think I’ll need the spacers. I’m shedding 400lbs from my 2800CS. It’s all on paper based on the parts I already have and a few (expensive ones) that I need to buy. With that said, I’ll still need to shed 46lbs and haven’t figured out where to get that from.
Considered a diet?I’m down for a group buy.
I don’t think I’ll need the spacers. I’m shedding 400lbs from my 2800CS. It’s all on paper based on the parts I already have and a few (expensive ones) that I need to buy. With that said, I’ll still need to shed 46lbs and haven’t figured out where to get that from.
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@teahead @lip277 @skb @restart or any other PNW folks - anyone interested in being the third to join @Markos and me in purchasing some Paul Baker springs to save a bit on shipping?I’m down for a group buy.
I don’t think I’ll need the spacers. I’m shedding 400lbs from my 2800CS. It’s all on paper based on the parts I already have and a few (expensive ones) that I need to buy. With that said, I’ll still need to shed 46lbs and haven’t figured out where to get that from.
Thanks - My car already has Carl Nelson's springs (his original from a while back) so I'm ok with springs. Those were installed when I got the car back in 2008. Seem to be working fine. That and the new wheels (via Don) work very well IMO....
Cheers....
honyama
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You can also use the lowering springs of a early E24/E12 at the front axle. e.g. from H&R. They fit perfectly, but rear axle needs custom solution, e.g like shown by Patton.
See attached the result: The H&R lowering springs at the front axle are still very comfortable, even with the stiffer Bilstein dampers (at front and rear). Would buy the combination again.
Hony
See attached the result: The H&R lowering springs at the front axle are still very comfortable, even with the stiffer Bilstein dampers (at front and rear). Would buy the combination again.
Hony
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Bumping this back up to see if anyone wants to join @Markos and me in ordering a set of springs from Paul Baker. Ordering three sets should cut down on shipping a bit. I can have them sent to a northern friend and then get them shortly after arrival. I can’t imagine shipping them within the US (especially west coast) would be ridiculously expensive so I guess if anyone wants to be the third, declare your intent
Just spotted this thread. I changed from a set of Carl Nelson springs.
I now have a set of Paul Baker springs on my car and really like them. That said, the rear was initally quite low. I used the larger US rear spring perch augmented by the stock US front aluminum rings to raise the ride height in the rears.
Ride is excellent.
I now have a set of Paul Baker springs on my car and really like them. That said, the rear was initally quite low. I used the larger US rear spring perch augmented by the stock US front aluminum rings to raise the ride height in the rears.
Ride is excellent.
Same issue I had, raised the rear an inch. Did you tell Paul? He needs feedback.
Do you know how much height difference there was between the CN springs and PB springs at the front? There was almost none between the German and CN springs.
@HB Chris - I have not provided feedback to Paul, but will do so.
Ian - Chris posted the front and rear measurements for the Paul Baker Springs here: https://e9coupe.com/forum/posts/372352/bookmark. Note that how the car sits is not only a function of spring height. Two springs of equal height would result in different gaps above the front tire if they have different spring rates. The stiffer spring will sit higher; the softer spring will yield more under the weight of the car. Rough cut, I think the Paul Baker springs result in the same gap above the front tire as the CN springs. My guess would be that free length is a little longer than CN springs given that the CN springs are stiffer.
Ian - Chris posted the front and rear measurements for the Paul Baker Springs here: https://e9coupe.com/forum/posts/372352/bookmark. Note that how the car sits is not only a function of spring height. Two springs of equal height would result in different gaps above the front tire if they have different spring rates. The stiffer spring will sit higher; the softer spring will yield more under the weight of the car. Rough cut, I think the Paul Baker springs result in the same gap above the front tire as the CN springs. My guess would be that free length is a little longer than CN springs given that the CN springs are stiffer.