B&G Spring help

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:11 pm

I'm installing a set of B&G's, and am wondering if anyone knows which direction the rear springs go on? One end of the spring is more tightly wound than the other, so I'm not sure how it's supposed to go. Thanks in advance.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:19 pm

Those are progressive springs. As the "more tightly wound" section binds (lower spring rate), the spring rate increases. That part goes on the bottom. Basically, you put the spring on the perch so that the text on the spring is right side up.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:37 pm

Thanks. As it turns out, they send me the wrong diameter springs....too narrow! I'll have to harass them tomorrow about it.

GripGreg · Post by **GripGreg** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:45 pm

Keith; check with 'shox.com'.

Blaise · Post by **Blaise** » Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:19 am

wkohler wrote:Those are progressive springs. As the "more tightly wound" section binds (lower spring rate), the spring rate increases. That part goes on the bottom. Basically, you put the spring on the perch so that the text on the spring is right side up.

Sorry for the silly question, but I don't understand why it matters which way the spring goes. How would it make a difference? Maybe a bit more sprung weight if the stiff coils at the bottom.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Fri Oct 22, 2010 3:09 pm

So the springs ended up being for an e28. B&G was awesome, I just stopped by and they swapped them out for me. Lookin good now.

Pete K · Post by **Pete K** » Mon Oct 25, 2010 4:48 pm

It shouldn't matter which way the springs goes unless the ends have different mounting types (or different isolators).

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:42 pm

So I'm just realizing that when I took off my stock springs, there were no bump stops on the shocks. It has Bilstein HD's, so is it normal for one to remove the factory bump stops when installing these?
In any case, now that it's lowered, bottoming out the suspension has become more frequent. Should I have the bump stops on?
Thanks!

sd-mk2 · Post by **sd-mk2** » Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:51 pm

thinking about buying those springs as well. how do you like ride? is the drop mild or aggressive? any chance you got pics.

Thanks!

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:03 am

I'll try and get you some pics. It looks nice, but the biggest problem I have is with the front end bottoming out and relatively small stuff. I'm not sure if it's because my HD's are getting old, or because they aren't valves properly for the lower ride.
The springs themselves are of a stock spring rate, so highway ride quality isn't terribly affected. That might also be why I'm bottoming out a lot too.... Handling is moderately improved by virtue of the lower center of gravity. I think they are a 1.6" drop.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:47 am

You need sports with lowering springs. HDs are valved the same but have longer rods. I have a new set I wont be using if interested.

sd-mk2 · Post by **sd-mk2** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:45 am

Awesome thanks. I was looking around for some H&Rs but they're pretty hard to find. I guess these wont be that bad... Its not like I plan on auto-crossing the car. I'm just looking to have a tighter feel on the suspension... its just to soft right now.

Did you buy them at Shox? theyre in el cajon. or did you go straight to B&G?

GripGreg · Post by **GripGreg** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:55 am

Why not ask what Chris wants for his set? I see he's offering. He's a good guy, help him out.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:02 pm

They're actually in Miramar, but they don't distribute out of their main office. I got them from a friend of mine that used to deal with them directly. In all likelihood, Shox is probably the best price.