Jump to content
  • When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Recommended Posts

Hello everyone Im looking to makes some coil overs out of my struts. My buddy works in a machine shop and will be helping me. So here are my questions:

 

How much do you have to cut down the struts?

Does anyone have pics of them doing this?

How much harder are the rear ones?

Anyone have some pointer?

Anyone have the specs of everything that will need done?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

In the back, use shorter springs and the adjustable top perch from a circle track car.. (yep) Search 'circle track' in forums.. I bet it pops up.

Right now I have Ireland springs and Koni adjustable struts in the rear. Link to a circle track car pearch?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

search on "pitstop usa". that is one source for the adjustable spring perches.  or just search in my build thread.  pics and details there.


 


ground control makes a 2002 specific adjustable perch.  i also wrote up a separate thread on installation of those, with pics of the pitstop version.


 


edit - andrew beat me to it.  hit the link he posted.  it is all there.


Edited by mlytle

2xM3

Link to comment
Share on other sites

search on "pitstop usa". that is one source for the adjustable spring perches. or just search in my build thread. pics and details there.

ground control makes a 2002 specific adjustable perch. i also wrote up a separate thread on installation of those, with pics of the pitstop version.

edit - andrew beat me to it. hit the link he posted. it is all there.

That helped alot I was thinking of buying these for the front http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/2002-suspension-steering/02frtcoil.html

And I'll cut down the strut. Then I will also get a set for the rear and cut down my current Ireland engineering spring a little so I can have a lower hight with a little more travel.

Edited by blake654
Link to comment
Share on other sites

That helped alot I was thinking of buying these for the front http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/2002-suspension-steering/02frtcoil.html

And I'll cut down the strut. Then I will also get a set for the rear and cut down my current Ireland engineering spring a little so I can have a lower hight with a little more travel.

 

The front kit will come with diagrams, but Mike's writeup here will help to supplement them.  http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/135119-otto-bot-racecar/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

1 How much do you have to cut down the struts?

2 Does anyone have pics of them doing this?

3 How much harder are the rear ones?

4 Anyone have some pointer?

5 Anyone have the specs of everything that will need done?

1- buy your inserts first and measure.  Ymmv.

 

2- not me.  But there are pix here somewhere.

 

3- easier.  Much.  Search Pitstop or Speedway for 'adjustable spring spacer'.  Hardly any cutting required.

3- if you meant spring rate, go 50 lbs/inch softer in the rear for a pretty good starting place.

 

4- no, we had a sheperd, but he died a while back.

 

5- 2.5 degrees negative front camber, as much caster as you can get, 300 lbs/inch front, 0 to -1/32" toe, 

  - 3 degrees negative rear camber, 275 lbs/ inch rear, -2/32 toe

  - 6" rocker height, not including seam.  You can go lower, but you run into camber loss issues in front.

  - you can run the front of the rocker lower, or the rear higher, if you want some rake.

  - 3 band- aids for various cuts.

 

t

"I learn best through painful, expensive experience, so I feel like I've gotten my money's worth." MattL

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1- buy your inserts first and measure. Ymmv.

2- not me. But there are pix here somewhere.

3- easier. Much. Search Pitstop or Speedway for 'adjustable spring spacer'. Hardly any cutting required.

3- if you meant spring rate, go 50 lbs/inch softer in the rear for a pretty good starting place.

4- no, we had a sheperd, but he died a while back.

5- 2.5 degrees negative front camber, as much caster as you can get, 300 lbs/inch front, 0 to -1/32" toe,

- 3 degrees negative rear camber, 275 lbs/ inch rear, -2/32 toe

- 6" rocker height, not including seam. You can go lower, but you run into camber loss issues in front.

- you can run the front of the rocker lower, or the rear higher, if you want some rake.

- 3 band- aids for various cuts.

t

Thanks you have all been tons of help as soon as I have extra cash I'll get to work.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 

4- no, we had a sheperd, but he died a while back.

t

Bummer. Shepherds are cool.

76 BMW 2002 Arktisblau M42 5 spd - Born 5.21.76 - daily money pit

06 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 6 spd - garage queen *  73 Mustang Convertible 351C 

15 VW Touareg V6 Executive - daily driver * 23 Audi e-tron SUV (wife's)

sig_banner.jpg.5aeae468aebf7c560d52fe62d249efbd.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan

    BMW Neue Klasse - a birth of a Sports Sedan

    Unveiling of the Neue Klasse Unveiled in 1961, BMW 1500 sedan was a revolutionary concept at the outset of the '60s. No tail fins or chrome fountains. Instead, what you got was understated and elegant, in a modern sense, exciting to drive as nearly any sports car, and yet still comfortable for four.   The elegant little sedan was an instant sensation. In the 1500, BMW not only found the long-term solution to its dire business straits but, more importantly, created an entirely new
    History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series

    History of the BMW 2002 and the 02 Series

    In 1966, BMW was practically unknown in the US unless you were a touring motorcycle enthusiast or had seen an Isetta given away on a quiz show.  BMW’s sales in the US that year were just 1253 cars.  Then BMW 1600-2 came to America’s shores, tripling US sales to 4564 the following year, boosted by favorable articles in the Buff Books. Car and Driver called it “the best $2500 sedan anywhere.”  Road & Track’s road test was equally enthusiastic.  Then, BMW took a cue from American manufacturers,
    The BMW 2002 Production Run

    The BMW 2002 Production Run

    BMW 02 series are like the original Volkswagen Beetles in one way (besides both being German classic cars)—throughout their long production, they all essentially look alike—at least to the uninitiated:  small, boxy, rear-wheel drive, two-door sedan.  Aficionados know better.   Not only were there three other body styles—none, unfortunately, exported to the US—but there were some significant visual and mechanical changes over their eleven-year production run.   I’ve extracted t
  • Upcoming Events

  • Supporting Vendors

×
×
  • Create New...