lowering a e32 730i

[steviebmw]

my mate has asked me to cut his springs on his e32 730i. he wants it lowered. i have done fords in the past but not a bmw. if i cut the springs how many coils should i cut and what would i charge him as he all ways come to me with cars that need work

[rancido64]

Prepare to be slagged for cutting springs

[steviebmw]

I HAVE NOT SAID ANY THING TO HIM YET

[capri_rob]

Charge him £300 for an Eibach Pro Kit ( will cost you about £250 ) Plus say £200 for labour.

Cutting springs is for driftc0cks and tw@ts.

[steviebmw]

OK

[Andyboy]

Cutting one coil (and one only) from E30 front springs works well. But you can'y cut E34/E32 springs because the bottom coil is a smaller diameter than the next one up - once cut, the springs will not sit properly in the lower spring cups - cue a disaster when they dislodge and rip the tyre sidewall out. You can cut a coil or two from the rears if that's your thing.

To lower the front, a pair of E34 520i springs drops it about 40mm. Doing it properly involves a set of Eibach springs.

[steviebmw]

ok i will tell him is the top of the front spring different

[e30topless]

I have a set of H7s Hartge lowering springs/Bilsteins I may sell ?

[steviebmw]

how much

[rob0r]

I coilover converted my old E32 735i


Front: 2.5" compbrake conversion kit, 2.5" ID springs, normal shocks
Rear: E28 Koni sport shocks, 2.25" compbrake conversion kit, 2.25" ID springs

It turned out really well, but doing this is fairly involved and you need some welding/fabrication skills to do it right.

Front coilover converted struts:

[Jhonno]

I coilover converted my old E32 735i


Front: 2.5" compbrake conversion kit, 2.5" ID springs, normal shocks
Rear: E28 Koni sport shocks, 2.25" compbrake conversion kit, 2.25" ID springs

It turned out really well, but doing this is fairly involved and you need some welding/fabrication skills to do it right.

Front coilover converted struts:

Don't give him ideas..