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Lexington · 12-29-2011, 02:53 PM

Is using spring rubbers an option instead of changing out springs to increase the spring rate of the OEM springs?

RimasRS · 12-29-2011, 03:03 PM

No way you will damage your springs... Rubber isn't sitting straight it will buckle your springs

bogart · 03-30-2013, 05:01 PM

Bringing this back from the dead...

I want to add spring rubbers to my KW V2's to limit spring compression as a way to combat rubbing.

Anyone have any feedback or experience with using these?

http://www.springrubber.com/

fe1rx · 03-30-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bogart

I want to add spring rubbers to my KW V2's to limit spring compression as a way to combat rubbing.

What rubbing are you referring to?

bogart · 04-01-2013, 07:45 AM

tire rubbing on fender during compression of suspension

Focusedintntions · 04-01-2013, 08:36 AM

I'd say don't do them...not a safe/good idea. If you need your springs to compress less turn up the shock stiffness or get a set of custom swift springs for the car. They're cheaper than you think. Talk to Harold

ShocknAwe · 04-01-2013, 09:27 AM

I will echo getting the right spring for the car rather than putting in yet another piece. When you do that you will change the fail point on the suspension and decrease overall lifespan. Better to do it right once than do it wrong then do it again.

fe1rx · 04-03-2013, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bogart

tire rubbing on fender during compression of suspension

Therefore your problem is that your wheels don't fit. The correct fix for that is to get wheels that do fit.

Incorrect solutions are to stiffen the springs to reduce suspension travel or to alter alignment to eliminate rubbing on the fender but introduce other issues.

However, this all assumes that you value driving dynamics more than an aesthetic called "stance" that is a caricature of performance. I could be wrong there. In which case - spring rubbers all the way. Cheaper than new springs and they will have the same net effect.

MightyMouseTech · 04-03-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fe1rx

Therefore your problem is that your wheels don't fit. The correct fix for that is to get wheels that do fit.
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Seriously. Fix the problem, not the symptom.

IGoFast1589 · 04-03-2013, 10:00 AM

There is nothing wrong with running a higher spring rate so long as the dampers can handle the spring. Is it the best way to eliminate rubbing? Not really. I'd say roll the fenders first. Never had any experience with spring rubbers, but to me it looks a lot like putting a band-aid on a broken arm.

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bogart Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO Posts: 1,606 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [3.53]	Bringing this back from the dead... I want to add spring rubbers to my KW V2's to limit spring compression as a way to combat rubbing. Anyone have any feedback or experience with using these? http://www.springrubber.com/ __________________

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bogart Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO Posts: 1,606 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [3.53]	tire rubbing on fender during compression of suspension __________________

04-01-2013, 08:36 AM	#6
Focusedintntions Colonel Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,580 iTrader: (1)	I'd say don't do them...not a safe/good idea. If you need your springs to compress less turn up the shock stiffness or get a set of custom swift springs for the car. They're cheaper than you think. Talk to Harold __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson

04-01-2013, 09:27 AM	#7
ShocknAwe Lieutenant Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 441 iTrader: (3)	I will echo getting the right spring for the car rather than putting in yet another piece. When you do that you will change the fail point on the suspension and decrease overall lifespan. Better to do it right once than do it wrong then do it again. __________________ 2010 135i M-Sport 6MT Jet Black N54

12-29-2011, 03:03 PM	#2
RimasRS Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i MT 2009 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,668 iTrader: (0)	No way you will damage your springs... Rubber isn't sitting straight it will buckle your springs

04-03-2013, 10:00 AM	#10
IGoFast1589 Captain Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 623 iTrader: (0)	There is nothing wrong with running a higher spring rate so long as the dampers can handle the spring. Is it the best way to eliminate rubbing? Not really. I'd say roll the fenders first. Never had any experience with spring rubbers, but to me it looks a lot like putting a band-aid on a broken arm.

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