E34 touring coilovers

[Bimmerwagon94]

I have a 94 e34 touring and I and wanting to get a set of coilovers. Can't find any touring specific sets wasn't sure of the suspension would be the same as the sedans or not. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[GGray]

I have a 94 e34 touring and I and wanting to get a set of coilovers. Can't find any touring specific sets wasn't sure of the suspension would be the same as the sedans or not. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

BC E34 coilover kits will work you just need higher rear spring rates for the added rear weight.

[Bimmerwagon94]

Alright thanks.. I was looking at the BC and just wasn't 100% if they'd work

[Bimmerwagon94]

My idea of how high the rating should be

[GGray]

My idea of how high the rating should be

I ran 550 front, 650 rear on my touring with coilovers. seemed about right they are not light cars.

[Bimmerwagon94]

I ran 550 front, 650 rear on my touring with coilovers. seemed about right they are not light cars.

Is that something I need to contact them about before ordering?.. Sorry I'm new with all this stuff

[GGray]

Is that something I need to contact them about before ordering?.. Sorry I'm new with all this stuff

You will they do spring rate in KG so you will need 10k front, 12k rear because of the extra weight in back the normal E34 rear springs will not be high enough.

[Bimmerwagon94]

You will they do spring rate in KG so you will need 10k front, 12k rear because of the extra weight in back the normal E34 rear springs will not be high enough.

thank you for your time and knowledge.. Very much helpful

[GGray]

thank you for your time and knowledge.. Very much helpful

Post an update if you go with the BC kit!

I did run mine super low looked great but to handle a little better needed to be up some.

[Bimmerwagon94]

Post an update if you go with the BC kit! I did run mine super low looked great but to handle a little better needed to be up some.

I believe I am going with the BC kit. I have been emailing them about what I want and what I can get with their kit. The rates that you have me how will the car ride hight be like?

[GGray]

I believe I am going with the BC kit. I have been emailing them about what I want and what I can get with their kit. The rates that you have me how will the car ride hight be like?

It should ride fine they are not light cars. You adjust tide height with the damper by moving it up and down in the housing. One thing I found is you need to preload the springs about 1/2 inch they perform and ride much better with a little preload.

It will ride firm more sport than touring, which I like mine handled like a go kart! It was a lot of fun on exit ramps!! And twisty roads!

[Bimmerwagon94]

Awesome.. The thing handles like a boat right now

[benurminge]

looking at fitting a BC kit in mine to. If so can you still keep the SLS on the read of the touring or should I get rid of all that and just do a "loop pipe"

[GGray]

looking at fitting a BC kit in mine to. If so can you still keep the SLS on the read of the touring or should I get rid of all that and just do a "loop pipe"

Ditch it all and loop it.. what I did with mine..

[benurminge]

Okay thanks, I email BC to ask if that loop pipe is supplied. If it isn't do you know what thread size it is? Or is there anywhere that actually supplies this loop pipe with out it being made specially by a hydraulic company?
Also BC replied and said welding is needed in this kit, what welding needs to be done? Also they recommended 7/6kg/mm spring rate. I thought 12/10kg/mm would be better and stiffer for a touring which will be run quite low with the rim sitting very close to the arch?

[GGray]

Okay thanks, I email BC to ask if that loop pipe is supplied. If it isn't do you know what thread size it is? Or is there anywhere that actually supplies this loop pipe with out it being made specially by a hydraulic company?
Also BC replied and said welding is needed in this kit, what welding needs to be done? Also they recommended 7/6kg/mm spring rate. I thought 12/10kg/mm would be better and stiffer for a touring which will be run quite low with the rim sitting very close to the arch?

You have to weld the front damper sleeve on the housing any welding shop can do it for you once you cut it down..

BC and ISC guys seem to not really understand BMW spring rates, or wagon rates, which are also not the same as needed by a sedan. 7/6k is WAY to soft for a heavy car... A middle rate would be 10k/10k the rear of the touring is heavier so you need almost same rates or slightly higher in rear. 12/10 will also work.