Vogtland Springs from JDM for $199

[gnilson]

[/QUOTE]Trimming non-sport bumpstops is 101 stuff and while you're steadfast, "I didn't and my car is fine" might be suitable for you, it doesn't make it right. There are other conspiracy theories out there, like, "All brake rotors are the same" and I wish it were true so they could all cost $19.99 + shipping and handling. Not all forged tools and wrenches are equal, though I wish they were so Snap-On's quality would cost the same as Craftsmen. All metal ain't the same. All bump stops ain't the same.[/QUOTE]

Just so we are clear, you are endorsing trimming the existing secondary shock absorber? Can I do it by pulling the wheel and cutting a chunk off or do I have to remove and disassemble the strut?

[champaign777]

you dont need to remove anything
i did the same mistake and trimmed them directly on car

[bimmerfiver]

you dont need to remove anything
i did the same mistake and trimmed them directly on car

+1

All four corners + exacto knife + hot chocolate = all done.

[gnilson]

you dont need to remove anything
i did the same mistake and trimmed them directly on car

Works for me! Now I've got a small project for the weekend. Oh, did I mention I have a heated garage with a lift? hehehehe

[gnilson]

So as an update, my driver's side Monroe shock blew out and the local Advance Auto credited me both front shocks to upgrade to Sachs Sports. The difference is night and day. I know that I am comparing it to a ride that was toast but WOW, what a difference. No question in my mind, this is the setup. The only thing left is a set of 18" style 42s and some nice Contis. Sigh, maybe some day but not any time soon...

Geoff

[oldskool023]

can anyone pm me the info so i can purchase the springs for 199.00 after reading all this i want to lower my car thanks

also can u tell by my sig if i have sport springs thanks again

[Hivolt540]

I am going to check on this too asap ...

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=485354

[gnilson]

Contact Jack at JDMWERKS
714-751-5113 monday to friday 10 am to 6 pm west coast time. Tell him Freddie sent you.

also can u tell by my sig if i have sport springs thanks again

You certainly are lower than standard, maybe even lower than Sport. Any lower and you are going to have clearance issues with your rear tires.

[oldskool023]

its stock though. could it be the struts are blown it still ride smooth also im on spacers in the rear i removed them already

[Hivolt540]

its stock though. could it be the struts are blown it still ride smooth also im on spacers in the rear i removed them already

Do you still have the spacers? I may need a pair.

[gnilson]

I had the same problem. Both rear springs had broken off a coil. Very common for these cars.

[Hivolt540]

I talked with Jack at JDMWerks, he said he should have some more springs in next week.

[champaign777]

Same car, same wheels
6 month difference
BEFORE VT springs : 18" are ugly on NON sport cars , car looks like a JEEP





AFTER VT springs ( today ) : not bad need spacers now

[gnilson]

Very nice! Now all you need is a set of 12mm spacers for the rear and 10mm for the front...

[champaign777]

yaa

there spacers are hell expensive ( have now idea why ) and i have 2 cars
500$ to set up both

[mjbauman]

Same car, same wheels
6 month difference
BEFORE VT springs : 18" are ugly on NON sport cars , car looks like a JEEP xsaaaaaaa





AFTER VT springs ( today ) : not bad need spacers now

wow, looks great. what shocks/struts did you use?

[Graham E39 528i]

Beautiful car and beautiful photograph, Igor.

[champaign777]

nothing special
VT + Sash

thanks Graham
its not me , its OEM 5 style 18" & Conti DW 245/40 + good VT drop
hope winter is gone so i can start to use summer wheels hah

[newton22]

You have two sets of 18" style 5s on your two E39s?

And how close are the sport and VT ride heights? They look similar, with VT slightly lower in the front.

[champaign777]

OEM Sport ride is the best
VT ~0.5" lower than OEM Sport

OEM Sport



VT

[newton22]

Actually it looks like the rear ride height is exactly the same. VT looks good because of even wheel gap between front and rear.

[champaign777]

this is right
VT have the same gap between front and rear which is ~1.5 fingers , depend of tires
also as far as i remember its slightly lower in rear as well

[indy525]

It looks like it's running high to me. I guess it could be that you are running stock struts. I'm 1 finger in the rear and 3/4 finger in the front. I'm plan on going to the lowest perch in the rear of my Koni's though to make the stance more even.

[Doru]

Got my VT springs brand new FS now. Went a different route.

[Graham E39 528i]

Igor, the Vogtland drop on your car is the best 'look' I've seen on an e39. No stance is better. Just put the hubcaps back orn, please.