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      01-16-2018, 02:55 PM   #21
lowside67
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Drives: 2011 BMW 128i
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Vancouver, Canada

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A little late to the party, but I run:

Front Springs: Swift 7.0kg (392lb-in) / 7" length / 65mm ID
Rear Springs: Swift 12.0kg (672lb-in) / 9" length / 65mm ID

On the front, I have a custom spacer at the knuckle and this combination with the 7" spring works well as I have maximized spring travel (and minimized the risk of coil bind) - the spring is barely preloaded so we have maximum droop travel available.

I am thinking about a slight increase in rate - when I do this, if I had the option to do a 6.5" spring I would, but I think I will likely end up sticking with the 7" option which will fit the same as it does now but sit a bit higher on the ride height front.

On the rear, I could lower the car another 1/2" to 3/4" easily on my current adjusters so I believe the 9" spring is an ideal length without helper.

Cheers,
Mark

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