h&r race on early model e30. not low enough in the rear?

chriskbmx · 08-12-2012, 07:04 PM

so i just got a 1986 e30 4door. as we all know the early model e30 had higher arches. i wanted to know if there is a simple cheap fix to get the ass of this car lower. on the 15 the front sits perfect but in the back it sits about 2inches 2 high. any help would be very appreciated.

Byron · 08-16-2012, 02:29 PM

Removing the spring pads (if you haven't already) will get you about 1/2" lower. Other than that, the only thing you can do is get shorter springs.

Actually, you could fill the trunk with subs and hookers. Or heat/cut them. Don't do that though.

Average_Jerk · 08-16-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Byron

Removing the spring pads (if you haven't already) will get you about 1/2" lower. Other than that, the only thing you can do is get shorter springs.

Actually, you could fill the trunk with subs and hookers. Or heat/cut them. Don't do that though.

heating and cutting hookers leaves a rancid smell. i advise against it too

chriskbmx · 08-16-2012, 05:01 PM

does anyone know what size springs the h and r race ones are? and how much shorter would i have to go to tuck some tire on 195/50/15?

Byron · 08-16-2012, 05:16 PM

The H&R's are a barrel type spring, so it doesn't really matter what size they are as you can't get others like it. What you want are some 5" 2.25" diameter 500lb/inch coilover springs. They won't have progressive rates like the H&R's do, but they'll be roughly the same max rate and the correct length to tuck tire.

And before you ask, Ground Control, Swift, Hypercoil, Skunk2, etc all make what you need.