E39 coils

[happYseff]

I think all bmws raise them itselves when turning.. But where can i buy springs for coilovers online?

[prod0660]

But even with tucking tires, turning towards either extreme will cause rubbing with the fender? I just can't picture how some of the guys with super tucked front tires can turn left or right without rubbing.

not really when i turned one way the car would actually somewhat raise itself just enought to clear, or i rubbed..the rubbing was not an issue as it wasnt severe to the point of damaging my fender

[userix]

But even with tucking tires, turning towards either extreme will cause rubbing with the fender? I just can't picture how some of the guys with super tucked front tires can turn left or right without rubbing.

[prod0660]

Well yea , a lower pro is always better in my opinion , plus if you a tire directly under the fender it'll rub , buy if it's stretched than it will most likely be tucked or a free mm in the wheel well . Giving you more clearance and maybe a few more mm of available low

[userix]

How does stretching tires help clearance? Makes the tire slightly lower profile?

[prod0660]

plenty of ways, stretch tires, negative camber, roll fenders, remove fender liners, raise so you dont rub ( dont recommend) or all of the above for a very nice setup

[userix]

I removed the helper spring from my coilovers today and am able to go really low. Now, how do you guys that ride slammed deal with rubbing issues? I rub on the front inner top wheel well when I go straight in and out of my driveway. I also rub front fenders big time when going up inclines and having the steering wheel turned. I am on stock 17s.

[userix]

Are there different types of front strut mounts that are shorter than stock? Maybe this is why my front drop on max doesn't look low at all? Here is a picture of what my front strut mount looks like (courtesy of n2bimmer; http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...9&highlight=kw)

[userix]

some of you guys have too keep in mind that just because you purchased coils doesnt mean its gonna sit the car on the ground some coils are meant for track use not fur slamming you know

What non-air/hydro options or methods can be used to obtain slammage with some driveability? Custom-made short-tube shocks and short springs? Too bad stancework coils aren't mass-produced for more cars.

[blowntwofive]

i wish i had bought the BC's for my e46 then instead of the Function and Form type 2's. I mean they are nice coilovers and ride great, but they just dont go low enough without buying shorter springs for them.

some of you guys have too keep in mind that just because you purchased coils doesnt mean its gonna sit the car on the ground some coils are meant for track use not fur slamming you know

[userix]

What's the average rear shock travel distance on average quality road (some bumps, minor potholes, etc)? I'm not sure what my rear spring rate is, but a ballpark figure for coilover setup. Is it more than the length of my bumpstop pictured above? Just want to get an idea if I would be banging into my RSM without the bumpstop or rear perch installed.

[userix]

Here is a pic of my front setup right now, which is at the lowest setting possible:



How easy is it to remove the helper spring from the front shock? Do I have to remove the shock from the front control arm? I don't see a bumpstop present, unless it's hiding behind dust cover.

Here is the rear bumpstop that is destroyed, while on the lowest settings with my rear perch in:



Let's say I cut out the bumpstop completely, won't my shocks start banging against the rear shock mount? And even more so if I was to remove the perch assembly?

Can I remove the rear shock by only undoing the piston arm nut, or do I have to remove the whole shock mount assembly to get the shock out?

[Dibaltic]

Oh lol. Fronts will rest the bumper on The ground with 17s. Rears will tuck 17s easy. By far the best option for e46s and amazing ride quality.

i wish i had bought the BC's for my e46 then instead of the Function and Form type 2's. I mean they are nice coilovers and ride great, but they just dont go low enough without buying shorter springs for them.

[rowdydaoudy]

yea, that doesnt look right... i had KW V2s on my e46 M3 and i was slammed and still had about 1" left on my fronts and nothing left in the rear

thanks for all the info, im still scouting out some coils depending on the wheel set up. car needs some minor cosmetic work, but im pumped for the first 5 series ill be doing

here are some pics of my E46 M3 for reference userix.. no mods to anything, just fully spun in the rear and still plenty left up front

[userix]

See? That's what I don't understand. Why is it so high even at max drop? I checked everything. the shocks are installed correctly, they are all from the KW v2 kit, nothing is mix'n'match. The rear perch is turned all the way down to allow the lowest drop. I don't understand why my car only sits this low at max?? As for the rear, is it because I am riding on the bumpstops? With BC coils, are there required bumpstops for the rear shocks? It's driving my crazy trying to figure out why it's not going lower. Any slammed e46s out there, let me know how you guys are doing it.