Paint markings on springs

[Gary Knox]

Does anyone here know the legend regarding the paint markings on e9 suspension springs? The front springs on my car have 1 green and 2 blue paint markings on a single coil (maybe same markings on 2 coils, I don't remember for sure). I can not find any paint markings on the rear coils.

Just curious!

 

[HB Chris]

From the Blue Books for CS/CSi:

1 blue stripe (was yellow or brown)

with:

red 375-388 lbs
white 389-402 lbs
green 403-416 lbs

CSL 3.15:

red 326-324
yellow 335-345
blue 346-354

A little confusing I know

 

[Gary Knox]

Thanks Chris, I was pretty sure my car has stiff springs green with 2 blues should confirm that!

 

[Bmachine]

Hmmm, I noticed that mine had several markings as well, not only on the spring but also on the strut housing. A big yellow one and a smaller white one on the spring perch.

And the springs seem to have two blue and one red stripes. I always thought these were added later by a previous owner. Would all of these be original markings?