Coil spring for a levelling device?

[Finprince]

Hi from Finland,

I have a 1988 L6 with a levelling device, and it seems that coil spring 33531134195 is impossible to buy, even it´s not stated as "Delivery discontinued by the factory".
http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E2...vice#1134195_4

37121126652 is still available which has been used with Euro versions, but it´s lighter (4.8 lb) than -195 (5.2 lb).
http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E2...e_2/#1126652_4
Does anybody knows if -652 can hold L6´s heavier back with it´s additional AC?

-195 has also information: "For vehicles with national version Australia", but maybe it is because same rear AC as US L6?

[RSheiman]

You should create a WTB...want to buy thread. Most have removed these systems so there are a bunch sitting around I bet. In fact someone gave away the entire system for an M6 a while back.

Also, not sure who made these but MB used the same system so perhaps you can find a MB equivalent.

Also you reference holding the weight of an L6.....the springs are for that and do differ for L6's weight. I would try to find the damping rates of both shocks, that's what you need to compare.

Finally, for the price of the shock, you can almost pay for a setup to eliminate the SLS system. I drained all the pump oil and disconnected the electrical connection to the sensor/arm and capped off the lines to the shocks and replaced with Bilsteins and BMW springs. The system is all there if a purist wanted to re-install it.

Good Luck

[DaHose]

If all else fails, it is often possible to purchase custom wound suspension springs from any number of online retailers.

Jose

[Finprince]

I would try to find the damping rates of both shocks, that's what you need to compare.

Thank you Sir for the good answers!
I`ll try to find that information somehow, but before than that, I think it's easier to make water to wine..

Finally, for the price of the shock, you can almost pay for a setup to eliminate the SLS system. I drained all the pump oil and disconnected the electrical connection to the sensor/arm and capped off the lines to the shocks and replaced with Bilsteins and BMW springs. The system is all there if a purist wanted to re-install it.

I would like to keep the system as it is, and yes, I´m the purist!
Selling the car on year 2525 would be harsh if you have tampered the system.