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- Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:36 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: whats a good spring rate for coilovers?
- Replies: 3
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Million dollar question. I could give you a starting point but then you have to adjust from there. Everything depends on everything. Weight, balance, shocks, tires, rims, swaybars... I'll give you my set up. Corner weights: 1018 LF 927 RF 3377 total 719 LR 711 RR 57.6% front 51.2% cross 51.4% left 4...
- Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:44 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Blinker & Brake Light issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2820
- Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:54 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Coilovers on E12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 22288
Scott, Here are my corner weights: 1018 LF 927 RF 719 LR 711 RR Drive Weight: 150lbs (must have been Peter F) half tank of gas 35psi in tires 57.6% front 51.2% cross 51.4% left 48.5% right 3377lbs Total 42.3% rear If you re-valve the Bilsteins, tell them the info above or for your car preferably. I ...
- Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:42 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Coilovers on E12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 22288
Shouldn't be more than $600 total. Figure the springs, used, are about $100/set. Struts you already have. A friend with a mig welder, grinder and the kits that are sold almost everywhere. I bought new Eibachs but not necessary at all. I didn't want to hunt for used springs on the internet. I wanted ...
- Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:18 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Coilovers on E12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 22288
I ended up with 8 inch all around. 600's in front and 450's in rear. Feels a little stiffer but I am trying to find something that will not bottom out on the track and still be ok on the road for daily driving. I really don't think there is a great middle ground. I ended up using spacers on the fron...
- Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:43 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: the b34 search begins
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9449
If you are going turbo in the future, you want lower compression to start with. This means you want the B34 engine and head. As compared to the B35, you will be getting different pistons and valves with the B34. I'm using the M106 block from an E23 745 and a regular B34 head. I've got 14lbs of boost...
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:48 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: 76 530i..CYL Head is off due to blown gasket.Have questions.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2689
No question. Bring the upper timing cover with the new head to the machine shop. Have them worked on in pairs. Get the proper thickness for the head gasket. When test fitting the head gasket, try it on BOTH the head and the block. Check VERY carefully for the coolant and oil passages. I was doing th...
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:34 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Radiator choice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3699
- Sun May 01, 2011 6:43 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Unkown Wires
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3644
- Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:46 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Need a sunroof part please!!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2980
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:10 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Need a sunroof part please!!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2980
Many thanks Adam. I new I would pull the panel and run into something I would need. At least I noticed I was missing a part. Please make sure it is the right hand side, passengers. If your not sure, I'll pay for both. Call me and I can give you my fedex account number for shipping. Thanks Jeff 757-5...
- Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:53 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Need a sunroof part please!!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2980
Need a sunroof part please!!!!
Anyone out there have spare sunroof parts?????? I am missing one part in my assembly. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=3995&mospid=47163&btnr=54_0068&hg=54&fg=05 #22 GUIDE PLATE RIGHT 1 09/1976 54121857962 It is a small chrome part that sits underneath another chrome par...
- Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:35 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Coilovers on E12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 22288
Pete, Just got the car back from the rust surgeon. The eight inch springs left the front too high. I have seven inch springs I will be putting on shortly. That should give me another 1/2 inch down if we did our numbers right. Then i have to see if we bottom out. The wheel offset I have doesn't allow...
- Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:14 pm
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Coilovers on E12
- Replies: 28
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It's back at the body shop for the yearly rust inspection. Kind of like the dentist. They are fixing a few holes in the underside and buffing out the paint for the up coming season. Will have it back at the end of next week. I got the 7 inch 450lbs springs for the front. I'll install those when I ge...
- Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:38 am
- Forum: Tech Forum
- Topic: Coilovers on E12
- Replies: 28
- Views: 22288
Coilovers on E12
I ran the coilovers for the past few days now that the snow has cleared. Unbelievable feel. Very smooth and comfortable. Of course, corners like it's on rails. I haven't been able to set up a skid track in a parking lot yet to see about real hard turns. Basic aggressive street driving so far. I'll h...