2002tii Suspension gurus wanted

[achman]

So it looks like the best choice might be Koni+HandR+IE big sway bars?.....since the Billy HDs are not available...

[chargin]

On 6/12/2019 at 1:07 PM, achman said:

I want the car 1/2-1.25" lower, slightly stiffer, and better handling. The bushings are all new stock.

 

I used Voghtland and got a 1-1/4" drop, everyone else was 1-1/2".

I was really happy with the ride 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VOGTLAND-LOWERING-SPRINGS-66-76-BMW-E10-1502-2002-2002ti-2002tii-TURBO-951606/153032588428?epid=1729994540&hash=item23a173fc8c:g:T0MAAOSwVttbBFxf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[HarryPR]

 
I used Voghtland and got a 1-1/4" drop, everyone else was 1-1/2".
I was really happy with the ride 
 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VOGTLAND-LOWERING-SPRINGS-66-76-BMW-E10-1502-2002-2002ti-2002tii-TURBO-951606/153032588428?epid=1729994540&hash=item23a173fc8c:g:T0MAAOSwVttbBFxf
 

 

 

 
 
 
 

Yours looks great. I will see how mine looks with the Vogtlands once I take it out on Saturday and they settle in.


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[achman]

On 6/13/2019 at 6:54 PM, chargin said:

 

I used Voghtland and got a 1-1/4" drop, everyone else was 1-1/2".

I was really happy with the ride 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VOGTLAND-LOWERING-SPRINGS-66-76-BMW-E10-1502-2002-2002ti-2002tii-TURBO-951606/153032588428?epid=1729994540&hash=item23a173fc8c:g:T0MAAOSwVttbBFxf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What shocks did you use with the V springs?

[RobC]

On 6/12/2019 at 4:45 PM, BarrettN said:

I've experienced the 4x4 2002 comments as well - I found that my car had rear springs in the front. Evidently they're not that different and could get switched if someone wasn't paying attention. On top of that my rear springs are some stock factory heavy duty towing springs - what the previous owner intended with this is beyond me. I've bought some IE stage 1 springs (the car had Bilstein HDs on it when I got it) that I'll be putting on it once I get other things sorted out first.

To the OP, I saw your car at the vintage, and I am betting this is what happened.

 

Thanks

Rob

[ssp2019]

Bilstein.co.uk has the front Heavy duty shocks in stock.  I just received them.  Here's the link:Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 34-000236 - Bilstein-Shocks.co.uk.webloc

[achman]

3 hours ago, RobC said:

To the OP, I saw your car at the vintage, and I am betting this is what happened.

 

Thanks

Rob

It's completely possible. The springs were "used Korman springs, 1/2" drop; they were marked very clearly but it is possible the seller mixed up front and rear. The longer springs were installed in front as marked, should it be other way around?

[achman]

2 hours ago, chago997 said:

Bilstein.co.uk has the front Heavy duty shocks in stock.  I just received them.  Here's the link:Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 34-000236 - Bilstein-Shocks.co.uk.webloc

These are the "HD equivalent" now right? Did you ship to usa?

[ssp2019]

Yes, the HD, model 34-000236

about $167 each plus shipping to USA.

[AirDoc]

6 hours ago, RobC said:

To the OP, I saw your car at the vintage, and I am betting this is what happened.

 

Thanks

Rob

+1 ...but making that large drive to the Vintage...I didn't have the heart to even mention the idea of swapped springs....

[borgpj]

2+ on double-checking to be sure the springs are installed with the ends tucked into the relief sockets on the front struts.  Mine were not, and the front end was aimed toward the sky as a result. 

[achman]

21 hours ago, borgpj said:

2+ on double-checking to be sure the springs are installed with the ends tucked into the relief sockets on the front struts.  Mine were not, and the front end was aimed toward the sky as a result. 

Will double check but they were installed by a great shop GutenParts

[achman]

22 hours ago, AirDoc said:

+1 ...but making that large drive to the Vintage...I didn't have the heart to even mention the idea of swapped springs....

Trust me, I was ribbed endlessly about my 4wd Tii so you wouldn't have been the first

[achman]

On 7/8/2019 at 5:36 PM, chago997 said:

Yes, the HD, model 34-000236

about $167 each plus shipping to USA.

I will literally order tonight, but just wondering if the site is legit? I guess it is if you received them?

[ssp2019]

Yes, it's Bilstein UK.  They arrived in original packaging, new and with correct model number and address from Bilstein Uk.  took about 2 weeks to arrive.  one was opened at customs to inspect.

Best of luck, im sure it will be ok