H&R e12 front springs #

[Skiver]

hi everyone
sorry been off the forum for a while fixing the 993.
back at the e9 now as weather improves! Just replaced the front shocks - wish i did them a long time ago.
now the car looks like its on stilts... so looking at the H&R e12 front lowering springs folks have referenced - could someone confirm the part number is 29533-1?
seems to be very hard to find or i have the wrong part #
thanks in advance!

 

[Ohmess]

Have you removed the US only aluminum spacers between the top of the strut and the body?

 

[bmw2800cs]

Have you considered Carl Nelson springs?

 

[rsporsche]

i would recommend that you talk to Paul Baker - check the FAQ - Top Sources (Suspension - in the 2nd post in this thread)

What are the TOP SOURCES for PARTS and SERVICE?

We tend to repeat information within threads, so perhaps it would be a good idea to keep a running list of where to find things. I will be adding more things to this, and editing / adding based on comments. Restoration Coupeking (USA) - www.coupeking.com The Werk Shop (USA) -...

e9coupe.com

 

[Skiver]

Thanks all. when i removed the strut there was no aluminum spacer?
i’ll check out paul baker and carl nelson

 

[rsporsche]

my understanding is the Carl Nelson springs are standard coils and the Paul Baker springs are progressive coils

 

[Skiver]

Thanks rsporsche - that’s helpful as I was looking for progressive coils.

 

[Ohmess]

my understanding is the Carl Nelson springs are standard coils and the Paul Baker springs are progressive coils

That is correct. I have Carl Nelson springs in my car, and a set of Paul Baker springs waiting to go in.

 

[Stevehose]

my understanding is the Carl Nelson springs are standard coils and the Paul Baker springs are progressive coils

What is the difference in driving experience between these?

 

[Arde]

What is the difference in driving experience between these?

Great question. I know Carl Nelson and he is a very experienced driver .

 

[rsporsche]

What is the difference in driving experience between these?

i understand from talking to @HB Chris a while back ... is its quite good. i am pretty sure that is what he put on his chamonix.

another thing worth considering is the coilover setup that Mario is the US distributor for - RAAB classic. Mario says its the best on a coupe - period. i believe @Stan has them on the GR8WHITE

 

[bmw2800cs]

What is the difference in driving experience between these?

I have Carl Nelson springs with Bilstein shocks (don't know if they are HD) . I'm very happy with the ride. Many on this forum recommend a less aggressive shock.

 

[Stevehose]

I have Carl Nelson springs with Bilstein shocks (don't know if they are HD) . I'm very happy with the ride. Many on this forum recommend a less aggressive shock.

I have that combo too was wondering how progressive springs are different

 

[rsporsche]

progressive springs have a varied approach - they are a little softer on initial bumps / turn, and tighten up as you go further into the turn (aggressive when you need it). most modern suspensions use progressive springs.

 

[Bert Poliakoff]

I have B&G springs with oil filled Konis in the front and Koni gas shocks on the rear Dropped the car about 1.3 inches the ride, to me, is firm but nice