RE: Shocks & Springs

[FiftyFive]

Hi folks... hope you guys can help....

I am currently on Sachs Sports suspension... however I realise that the drop is not as low as I want it to be... would changing the springs alone make any difference? Need help as its kinda of an eyesore .... cheers

 

[T6]

Re: Shocks & Springs

The drop from Sachs shd be quite low unless u got a set that is not compatible with your ride.

 

[FiftyFive]

Re: Shocks & Springs

Thanks T6, I have confirmed that the set is meant for my ride... However, the front seems to be higher cos I have seen some rides on the roads with good looking stances... would it be an issue of them using coilovers?

 

[T6]

Re: Shocks & Springs

Thanks T6, I have confirmed that the set is meant for my ride... However, the front seems to be higher cos I have seen some rides on the roads with good looking stances... would it be an issue of them using coilovers?

I think hard to answer your question. Some may be using coilovers with adjustable heights (some with even adjustable damping), some maybe even cut springs etc. All kinds of combo out there.

Why not come down for this coming Sun's meet up. U will see all kinds of lowered rides. See which one u like and ask abt the set up from the owner then.

 

[FiftyFive]

Re: Shocks & Springs

Ah... then I will lookout for you then... thanks man...

BTW.. quick intro... name is Andy.. E46 FL Sedan... pleasure to meet you...

 

[T6]

Re: Shocks & Springs

Haha, my name is Andy too. But I drive a 5er. U can look for my black ride with number 67. Not sure if u are driving an e46 3 series. If yes, I can intro u to some owners of similar rides running on different types of susp set-ups at the meet-up.

 

[AC Boy]

Re: Shocks & Springs

Hi folks... hope you guys can help....

I am currently on Sachs Sports suspension... however I realise that the drop is not as low as I want it to be... would changing the springs alone make any difference? Need help as its kinda of an eyesore .... cheers

Sounds to me its more of looks rather than performance thou.. My 2 previous sets of Sachs have served me well on my e39. The drop is abt my index finger for both front & rear which any lower would be a prob to clear humps, c/p etc. Recently changed to PSS which is adjustable, can go as low as one wants too. Performance wise Sachs is a softer but value for money.

 

[FiftyFive]

Re: Shocks & Springs

The drop is abt my index finger for both front & rear which any lower would be a prob to clear humps, c/p etc. Recently changed to PSS which is adjustable, can go as low as one wants too. Performance wise Sachs is a softer but value for money.

My drop in the rear is perfectly fine... but the front is approx/almost two fingers.... so.... see where I am coming from now?

 

[FiftyFive]

Re: Shocks & Springs

Haha, my name is Andy too. But I drive a 5er. U can look for my black ride with number 67. Not sure if u are driving an e46 3 series. If yes, I can intro u to some owners of similar rides running on different types of susp set-ups at the meet-up.

Yes Senor.... e46 3 it is... mine's steel gray with number 55. Intro to other owners? Sounds good... a bit of comparison and discussion wil be good.... appreciate it.. cheers

 

[AC Boy]

Re: Shocks & Springs

My drop in the rear is perfectly fine... but the front is approx/almost two fingers.... so.... see where I am coming from now?

a couple of our forumers are on Sachs for their e46 too i/e quicksilver, nighthawk, but the drop don't seem to be 2 finger that high! If you're considering changing springs, you may look at ACS ones, IMO, they're one of the lowest.