Strongest springs for rear of touring with Mtec drop

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Post Sat Feb 14, 2015 4:42 pm

I've posted a question in technical too

I'm after the strongest springs available from bmw for a touring with a tow bar and the Mtec drop which I think is 15mm
Does anyone have an idea which to order and which top mounts are best
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Post Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:53 pm

You may be better suited running stock rear springs if you intend using your towbar.

With M-tec front springs,you will get a subtle 'nose down' stance... :mad:
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Post Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:57 pm

I did think that was worried it would lower the nose too far
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Post Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:02 pm

jonny323i wrote:I did think that was worried it would lower the nose too far
No it will not.

I ran this set up with my touring for several years without issues.
IMO,little point in lowering the back of a touring if you intend to carry wieght/use the towbar.

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Post Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:05 pm

Good point think I will do that mtec front standard rear
Gotta do it soon as my 2 rears have snapped
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Post Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:08 pm

jonny323i wrote:Good point think I will do that mtec front standard rear
Gotta do it soon as my 2 rears have snapped
I broke a pair of rears in France,but I did have a full load of wine...the towbar electric's socket was trailing on bumps!
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Post Sat Feb 14, 2015 9:11 pm

Ouch Before I put spring assistors one last car the anti roll bar would rub on the drive shafts
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