Where to buy rear springs for me 545i
05-19-2009, 03:45 PM
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Hello everyone I have a 545I sports package and I want to know if anyone knows where and what type of springs can I add to the rear so that I am able to put more weight on the trunk and not rub the tires when I am driving. Just need to be able to support more weight. What kind of springs and where to buy them would be helpfull. Thank you.
05-19-2009, 03:48 PM
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i cant imagine what you could be doing on a regular basis that would require this kind of modification. how much weight are we talking and how often. i wouldnt advise changing just the rear springs. seems like you are thinking of raising UP the rear and making it stiffer, kind of like an early 80s trailer park trans-am.
at least that is what i am picturing. you may need to elaborate a bit
at least that is what i am picturing. you may need to elaborate a bit
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how many miles on your current shocks and springs?
and how much weight do you need to transport?
are you running on stock size wheels/tires? 18', 19", 20" etc...?
and how much weight do you need to transport?
are you running on stock size wheels/tires? 18', 19", 20" etc...?
05-19-2009, 03:57 PM
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Carrying about the load of 3 adults sitting in the back. Just about 3 days a week. I am at 60k on my car and running 19" staggered. Ill change both front and rear if I have too, just to be somewhat able to handle the weight
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Originally Posted by ducati696' post='883635' date='May 19 2009, 04:57 PM
Carrying about the load of 3 adults sitting in the back. Just about 3 days a week. I am at 60k on my car and running 19" staggered. Ill change both front and rear if I have too, just to be somewhat able to handle the weight
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Originally Posted by ducati696' post='883622' date='May 19 2009, 06:45 PM
Hello everyone I have a 545I sports package and I want to know if anyone knows where and what type of springs can I add to the rear so that I am able to put more weight on the trunk and not rub the tires when I am driving. Just need to be able to support more weight. What kind of springs and where to buy them would be helpfull. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by ducati696' post='883635' date='May 19 2009, 06:57 PM
Carrying about the load of 3 adults sitting in the back. Just about 3 days a week. I am at 60k on my car and running 19" staggered. Ill change both front and rear if I have too, just to be somewhat able to handle the weight
05-19-2009, 06:08 PM
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The wheels are aftermarket running 275 19 30 on the rear I am not sure about the offset but yes you are right it only rubs over dips but here in chicago there are tons of dips so I need something to handle the dips plus anything else that might affect the rub. any ideas
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Originally Posted by ducati696' post='883780' date='May 19 2009, 07:08 PM
The wheels are aftermarket running 275 19 30 on the rear I am not sure about the offset but yes you are right it only rubs over dips but here in chicago there are tons of dips so I need something to handle the dips plus anything else that might affect the rub. any ideas
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Originally Posted by ducati696' post='883780' date='May 19 2009, 09:08 PM
The wheels are aftermarket running 275 19 30 on the rear I am not sure about the offset but yes you are right it only rubs over dips but here in chicago there are tons of dips so I need something to handle the dips plus anything else that might affect the rub. any ideas