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04-20-2013, 09:04 PM
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about how many miles on your shocks?
04-21-2013, 10:06 AM
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Gene want would u recom, when it comes to the spring i was looking at the hnr's but two diff ones
sport and race i think. i want it low. but no rubbing no clunking lmk what you think is the best...
sport and race i think. i want it low. but no rubbing no clunking lmk what you think is the best...
04-21-2013, 04:59 PM
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I will suggest that if you have to swap the shocks as well you might just want to consider coilovers, so the ride height can be adjusted to your liking...
04-22-2013, 02:12 AM
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I have 33k on the car...
Also the only springs I could find for awd through HR drops front 1.4 and rear 1.3.
is this normal? Is this a good amount so fender is close to the tire?
Also the only springs I could find for awd through HR drops front 1.4 and rear 1.3.
is this normal? Is this a good amount so fender is close to the tire?
04-22-2013, 08:46 AM
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is your car a sport package E60? measurements are taken off of a standard model. sport package E60s are about 0.7" lower than standard models. if you have a sport package and H&R drops 1.4" front and 1.3" rear on a standard, it would drop your E60 about 0.7" front and 0.6" rear actually.
04-23-2013, 04:07 AM
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Regarding springs, they need a precise alignment on the strut bases as the strut mounts are ball bearing and its critical to getting their positioning correct or rapid wear will result on these ball bearing mounts.
If you pull a wheel, you'll note that the strut coil spring base has a notch and the springs them selves have three painted dots. You must be certain to maintain this alignment when replacing the springs and or struts.
I'm not sure how you would maintain this alignment with aftermarket unless the springs are duplicate configurations and markings.
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