WTB E9 lowering springs
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BTS-autoteile has a set of 40/20mm H&R springs:
www.bts-autoteile.de
If you would want to buy only the front H&R springs, these are probably the same (even though the picture shows rear springs. VA - Vorderachse - front axle)
Jaymic has a -30mm set, but they're currently out of stock.
www.jaymic.com
I'm using the BMW e12 -40mm H&R front springs only, which I bought from ebay.de. My rear springs are of unknown brand.
Tieferlegungsfedern E9
Satz Tieferlegungsfedern 40/20 mm E9 2,5 CS - 3,0 CSL mit diesem Federnsatz wird eine dezente Tieferlegung erreicht. Das Fahrzeug steht nach Einbau dieser Federn gerade... keine Keilform ! Ein...
www.bts-autoteile.de
If you would want to buy only the front H&R springs, these are probably the same (even though the picture shows rear springs. VA - Vorderachse - front axle)
2x H&R Tieferlegungsfedern VA für BMW 5er (E12) 40mm aus 29533-1 | eBay
H&R Tieferlegungsfedern - 2 Stück für eine Achse. H&R Sportfedernsätze sind die ideale Lösung, wenn Sie das Handling Ihres Fahrzeuges optimieren und eine sportliche Optik unter Beibehaltung des serienmäßigen Fahrkomforts erzielen möchten.
www.ebay.de
Jaymic has a -30mm set, but they're currently out of stock.
(E9 2.5CS-3.0CSL) Lower & Uprated Spring Set -30mm CS-CSi
Linear rate, 30mm lower, 20% uprated spring set (from new standard specs). Includes 2 front & 2 rear springs. Will not drop lightweight CSL as much.
www.jaymic.com
I'm using the BMW e12 -40mm H&R front springs only, which I bought from ebay.de. My rear springs are of unknown brand.
Thanks!!BTS-autoteile has a set of 40/20mm H&R springs:
Tieferlegungsfedern E9
Satz Tieferlegungsfedern 40/20 mm E9 2,5 CS - 3,0 CSL mit diesem Federnsatz wird eine dezente Tieferlegung erreicht. Das Fahrzeug steht nach Einbau dieser Federn gerade... keine Keilform ! Ein...
If you would want to buy only the front H&R springs, these are probably the same (even though the picture shows rear springs. VA - Vorderachse - front axle)
2x H&R Tieferlegungsfedern VA für BMW 5er (E12) 40mm aus 29533-1 | eBay
H&R Tieferlegungsfedern - 2 Stück für eine Achse. H&R Sportfedernsätze sind die ideale Lösung, wenn Sie das Handling Ihres Fahrzeuges optimieren und eine sportliche Optik unter Beibehaltung des serienmäßigen Fahrkomforts erzielen möchten.www.ebay.de
Jaymic has a -30mm set, but they're currently out of stock.
(E9 2.5CS-3.0CSL) Lower & Uprated Spring Set -30mm CS-CSi
Linear rate, 30mm lower, 20% uprated spring set (from new standard specs). Includes 2 front & 2 rear springs. Will not drop lightweight CSL as much.
I'm using the BMW e12 -40mm H&R front springs only, which I bought from ebay.de. My rear springs are of unknown brand.
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Took me ages to find H&R springs, I will order them straight away now.
Thanks again
the CN springs are the defacto standard for coupes. this is what most people have. to me the only downside is that they aren't progressive springs. the H+R are progressive and that peaks my interest.
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So E12 springs work, but only in the front?
Correct
FYI. Joachim is out of the H&R springs. Thinks he’ll have more in 2-3 weeks.
Shipping to US by DHL Express: €140. Ouch!
Shipping to US by DHL Express: €140. Ouch!
Tieferlegungsfedern E9
Satz Tieferlegungsfedern 40/20 mm E9 2,5 CS - 3,0 CSL mit diesem Federnsatz wird eine dezente Tieferlegung erreicht. Das Fahrzeug steht nach Einbau dieser Federn gerade... keine Keilform ! Ein...
www.bts-autoteile.de
its unfortunate to me that jaymic's are also non-progressive springsJaymic has a -30mm set, but they're currently out of stock.
(E9 2.5CS-3.0CSL) Lower & Uprated Spring Set -30mm CS-CSi
Linear rate, 30mm lower, 20% uprated spring set (from new standard specs). Includes 2 front & 2 rear springs. Will not drop lightweight CSL as much.
Last I spoke with them (2017) they could make custom springs for us, they also did make a pair of custom front springs for me but it didn't turn out the way I wanted.
It was mostly my own fault for not communicating exactly what I needed, the springs I got was waay to short to stay put between the spring perches when lifting the car.
This is not a problem in the UK (and US?), but over here it won't pass the yearly inspection.
But Jaymic was very understanding and took care of it better than they should have, full refund and free return shipping. So, I don't have any problems with them!
Don't know if they can make progressive springs, but shoot them an e-mail.
I really like my H&R front springs, so maybe going with a set of H&R is easier?
Custom (too) short spring:
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Help me understand the importance of finding progressive springs rather than using the CN setup.
I have the non-progressive CN springs and Bilstein shocks and I find this combination very comfortable on our bad New Wngland roads. I am currently using 14” dia wheels with 70 series tires.
Perhaps with 16” 17” 18” wheels and low profile tires the ride is too harsh unless you use progressive springs? If yes, then I would also put extra priority on minimizing the weight of the tire /wheel combination to allow use of lower spring rates.
I have the non-progressive CN springs and Bilstein shocks and I find this combination very comfortable on our bad New Wngland roads. I am currently using 14” dia wheels with 70 series tires.
Perhaps with 16” 17” 18” wheels and low profile tires the ride is too harsh unless you use progressive springs? If yes, then I would also put extra priority on minimizing the weight of the tire /wheel combination to allow use of lower spring rates.
BTS-autoteile has a set of 40/20mm H&R springs:
Tieferlegungsfedern E9
Satz Tieferlegungsfedern 40/20 mm E9 2,5 CS - 3,0 CSL mit diesem Federnsatz wird eine dezente Tieferlegung erreicht. Das Fahrzeug steht nach Einbau dieser Federn gerade... keine Keilform ! Ein...
Great suggestion thanks!
Do you think camber plates will also be required on the fronts?
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I use camber plates and would recommend it.
Rolling the fenders is also recommended but I haven't done that, since the tyre hasn't touched the fender once over the last three years, but I'm very careful at low speeds and driving into driveways etc.
Ok, was leaning that way and easier to install while the struts are off. Any recommendations on camber plates? And will they affect the lowering height?
I use the cheap fixed camber plates from Carl Nelson, I think they add one degree of negative camber. Adjustable would be better but they're also way more expensive, k-mac made adjustable plates for our cars, but don't know if they still have them.
It will affect the height, it's like putting a spacer between the strut and the car. With the fixed ones it's only a couple of millimeters, 3mm maybe.
I don't think anybody here has tried both alternatives, so it's a bit difficult to do a fair comparison.
I think you'll be happy no matter which you choose, it probably boils down to if you want to do a -30mm or -40mm drop.
As I stated previously, I'm happy with my H&R front springs, they're not too stiff for regular driving/cruising, in my opinion.
I think you'll be happy no matter which you choose, it probably boils down to if you want to do a -30mm or -40mm drop.
As I stated previously, I'm happy with my H&R front springs, they're not too stiff for regular driving/cruising, in my opinion.