DIY coilovers?

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eko
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Post Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:01 pm

Want some control over ride height so am tempted on coilovers up front.
Anyone got a list of the parts(with links if poss) needed?
I already have B8 shocks so was hoping to use these?
Can standard E30 topmounts be used or even E36 M3 Evo ones as ive got some of those too?
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Post Thu Jun 09, 2011 11:45 pm

http://www.compbrake.co.uk/Suspension-A ... d_930.html

Springs
http://www.dfaulknersprings.com/index.htm

Hope that helps
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Post Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:14 am

Big help Rav,thank you.
Any advice on which spring to go with,hell of a lot of choice :?
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Post Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:18 am

Springs will depend on how much you want the Girls mammory glands to bounce round :mad:

Best to Ask BadDave, he's changed his round a few times to get the sort of handling he wants.
And plus i'm not too sure what you'll need for a touring. :?
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Post Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:21 am

Wobbly tits are always good :D
Willdo a bit of reading around for spring rates etc.
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Post Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:14 pm

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Post Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:35 am

Have any of you had any dealings with the cheap coilover sets on eBay that are selling for £220 if so which one would be a good choice ?? Cheers
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Post Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:32 pm

im building up coilovers for mine too i have the fronts and im just going with a straight spring in the rear and making up a seat for it, im going low and need it hard what lbs springs do i need for the rear if a touring? i have 440lbs for the front, thinking of changing them to 500-600 ones but then again its only a 4pot
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