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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Yes, you can get Swift springs customized. Note that it will make your ride quality noticeably worse since the dampers are designed to work with a longer spring.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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I don't think those spacers help with travel, that is limited by the short front Ohlins piston and further limits stack height by using an after market top or camber plate which attaches super high (vs a stock mount). The spacer allows you to regain ride height without preloading the life out of a softer spring since ride height and preload are a single adjustment.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
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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, 07:25 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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