Are there any options for shorter springs in the front? Mine are maxxed out at the moment and I would like to go a hair lower.
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Originally posted by Yeetus View PostAre there any options for shorter springs in the front? Mine are maxxed out at the moment and I would like to go a hair lower.Instagram: @logicalconclusion
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Ohlins yellow fronts are 8". They are about 4" diameter and are meant to sit with stock top mounts.
Most coilovers and track guys swap out for narrower (60-65mm, ~2.5") Swift or Hyperco springs to stuff wider tires and minimize rubbing on strut body/perches. This also requires a change in diameter of the mounts/perches to accept a smaller diameter spring.
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If you plan to go lower and are not using the stock top hats, I recommend getting a spacer to retain as much travel as possible. 3DM Motorsports sells them, and they would also be a good resource to forward your Ohlins-related questions to:
https://3dmmotorsport.com/collection...rut-spacer-kitBig Booty Betty - '02 E46 M3 Coupe
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Originally posted by BBB View PostIf you plan to go lower and are not using the stock top hats, I recommend getting a spacer to retain as much travel as possible. 3DM Motorsports sells them, and they would also be a good resource to forward your Ohlins-related questions to:
https://3dmmotorsport.com/collection...rut-spacer-kit
So putting in a spacer which gains ride height negates what he is trying to do which is get to lower ride height?
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All jobs done as diy - clutch, rod bearings, rear subframe rebush, vanos, headers, cooling, suspension, etc.
PM for help in NorCal. Have a lot of specialty tools - vanos, pilot bearing puller, bushing press kit, valve adjustment, fcab, wheel bearing, engine support bar, etc.
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Correct. Spacers limit travel. If a damper is known for a short stroke like Ohlins or Billys, the mods you'd want to do (for travel, in order to be lowlow) would be to REMOVE material (from the stack), not add it.DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
/// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprint
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Yeah I put this spacer on my car not too long ago.
Some of my friends have found these 2 explanations interesting/useful about springs, shocks and bump vs droop.
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Last edited by mrgizmo04; 08-01-2020, 08:25 AM.Youtube DIYs and more
All jobs done as diy - clutch, rod bearings, rear subframe rebush, vanos, headers, cooling, suspension, etc.
PM for help in NorCal. Have a lot of specialty tools - vanos, pilot bearing puller, bushing press kit, valve adjustment, fcab, wheel bearing, engine support bar, etc.
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