Pad Thickness for Front Lowering Springs

[bavbob]

Any consensus on upper front pad thickness to be used with CN springs? I believe 3.5 and 10mm are the choice. My E9 is a 3.0 cs euro , automatic with no A/C.

 

[Ohmess]

I used the 3.5 mm in my car.

 

[bavbob]

Thanks. Will go this route .

 

[bavbob]

So, my strut setup leaves me with barely any tension on the spring. I know when installed this will not be the case but on bumps, I fear I may get knocking.

I am using the original strut housing, Bilstein HD's, washer on Bilstein then original hat then washer then washer-gasket on bottom of strut bearing, then strut bearing then washer on top of bearing then 27mm Bilstein nut. Pads are all new and I used the 3.5mm. Thoughts.