how much to cut on the e28?

[D Unit]

I already have lowering springs but they're not low enough with Bilstein shocks. How much should I cut? Do you guys cut the springs while they are still on the car or should I remove them first?

[DDM]

The springs are probably under pressure, so if I were you I would remove them first...
Please do start saving for coilovers though, it's worth it

[B Rod]

If the car is raised up and the spring isn't compressed at all, go ahead and cut with them on the car. Otherwise definitely take them off to avoid injury.

[FunfGang]

Runningpanda is running 3 coils up front and 2 in the back...(not cut, total) on all stock suspension. Get that bitch on the ground.

[Dangerwillrbnsn]

I cut 5 in the rear, 3.5 in the front. Don't know if non-sport suspensions will be different... IS's got a Bilstien setup.

Car on 16's


Car on 18's

[jamesfawcett]

Hi Budski,

from experience, cutting two coils from the rear standard springs of my E28, and one and a half coils from the front, the car sat perfect and it actually stiffened up the ride. I was very happy with it... for a few weeks.

then i tried to go mega low, and cut more coils, and ended up with a horrible bouncy ride.

so from my experience, dont go over one and a half from the front, and two from the rear unless you want to ruin the ride.

[MTBIMMER]

did you cut your bump stops at all when you cut 2 from the back and 1.5 from the front?