|
|
|
05-10-2013, 01:13 PM | #1 |
Captain
90
Rep 827
Posts |
Springs with stock shocks
Hey guys I was wondering what's the lowest drop I can pull off and still use my stock shocks without blowing them or shortening the life of them. I only have 37k miles on them so don't really want to replace them just yet. I would like your thoughts on what springs to go with on the stock shocks. Thanks
|
05-11-2013, 12:51 PM | #2 |
1Addict
3424
Rep 8,045
Posts |
Lowering the car at all on the stock dampers will shorten the life span of the damper itself. Obviously a greater drop will wear it out faster. Imagine walking around in a squat all day. That's what you're asking the dampers to do when you use lowering springs.
I'd say you're probably safe with ~1 inch. Lower than that and I would just go the coilover route.
__________________
Daily: E82 Mutt
Hauler: M57 Truck Looking for: 997/991 |
Appreciate
0
|
05-11-2013, 04:01 PM | #3 |
Colonel
198
Rep 2,239
Posts |
I agree with the above. I run eibach springs because they're only an inch drop, mine work perfect on my stock shocks and the ride is only a bit stiffer than stock, no bouncing or other symptoms of a bad shock/spring setup.
__________________
08 e93 335i MT
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-11-2013, 06:51 PM | #4 |
Second Lieutenant
24
Rep 265
Posts |
You'll have everything apart, just replace 'em.
__________________
2009 135i - SG/Coral - 19" Alufelgen SF-71 - ST Coilovers - Cobb Stage 2+ - AR Downpipes - Berk Sport Exhaust - Active Autowerke Charge Pipe - AMS FMIC - AFE DCI - LUX V3 Angel Eyes - LCI Blacklines - Active Autowerke Strut Tower Brace - BMW Performance CF Spoiler - Kerscher Carbon Splitter - Scopian CF Diffuser - MusicarNW Level 2
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|