how much to cut on the e28?

[MTBIMMER]

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

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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

[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?

[budski]

just an update, I ended up cutting 3 before I noticed how close the pan was to the ground. I still need to get the new 16's mounted and the skid plate on before I cut anymore but I'm sure it will be at least another 1/2 coil.

for fun I threw some 18's on the rear (front wouldn't clear strut)

[D Unit]

It's a fucking 1980's five series lol, chop that shit up.

2.5 off each end is a nice start for a "sport" drop, and the car will still ride like factory excluding MASSIVE bumps. You can go further as necessary.

How much would you cut if you had SPAX springs?

[Moose]

It's a fucking 1980's five series lol, chop that shit up.

2.5 off each end is a nice start for a "sport" drop, and the car will still ride like factory excluding MASSIVE bumps. You can go further as necessary.

[Dudermagee]

cut em like an emo

[B Rod]

+1

Obviously this is the optimal route to take, but spending $1200+ on coils for a $1000 car sometimes isn't the most umm, economical? Lol.

[Joshbm]

save money and buy coilovers!

+1

[SeanDub]

Lol at not realizing most e28s here are rolling cut springs.

[B Rod]

Half. Not kidding. I drove for almost a year like that with NO problems. Didn't even ride bad or blow my shocks(some how). Bumps are a little rough, but otherwise, go for it.