Lowering a W115
Lowering a W115
06-03-2009, 10:34 PM
#1
since the springs arent progressive rate, can I cut a coil or two without getting an undesirable setup (I hate the idea of cutting springs, but if its my only option what can I do?)
will the Bilsteins I have in there take the different height ok?
Thanks much
1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
ok, so - after my MB M117 engine swap is done, am planning to shave an inch or two of ride height off of my 76 115 240D - does anyone know if 123 springs fit the 115, or if any company makes lowing springs that will fit?
since the springs arent progressive rate, can I cut a coil or two without getting an undesirable setup (I hate the idea of cutting springs, but if its my only option what can I do?)
will the Bilsteins I have in there take the different height ok?
Thanks much
1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
06-04-2009, 06:26 AM
#2
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
I have cut a coil on W123 springs. 1 coil is about 1 inc. If you can find the stiffest springs they made for the 115 and cut those down.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
06-04-2009, 01:37 PM
#3
This post was last modified: 06-04-2009, 01:37 PM by Diesel.
06-04-2009, 02:02 PM
#4
(06-04-2009, 06:26 AM)winmutt I have cut a coil on W123 springs. 1 coil is about 1 inc. If you can find the stiffest springs they made for the 115 and cut those down.
I would think the diesel would have the stiffest springs of the 114/115 cars
(06-04-2009, 01:37 PM)Diesel http://www.lichtenberg-classics.ie/lower...nsions.asp
cool - thx
1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
(06-04-2009, 06:26 AM)winmutt I have cut a coil on W123 springs. 1 coil is about 1 inc. If you can find the stiffest springs they made for the 115 and cut those down.
I would think the diesel would have the stiffest springs of the 114/115 cars
(06-04-2009, 01:37 PM)Diesel http://www.lichtenberg-classics.ie/lower...nsions.asp
cool - thx
1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
06-04-2009, 04:07 PM
#5
(06-04-2009, 02:02 PM)2.5-10 I would think the diesel would have the stiffest springs of the 114/115 cars
I dunno much about them but the W123 have about 20 different springs. Even by engine class there are a variety available based on road conditions. Last I checked the stiffest thickest were still available for the W123 for around $250 for the set.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
(06-04-2009, 02:02 PM)2.5-10 I would think the diesel would have the stiffest springs of the 114/115 cars
I dunno much about them but the W123 have about 20 different springs. Even by engine class there are a variety available based on road conditions. Last I checked the stiffest thickest were still available for the W123 for around $250 for the set.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
06-04-2009, 09:44 PM
#6
- I think it should hold up ok with the 606 springs - it is still an immensely heavy engine.
1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
the 123 had a lot more motors available in it -- the only heavier motors that went into this car were the 2.8L DOHC gas and the L5 (OM617)
- I think it should hold up ok with the 606 springs - it is still an immensely heavy engine.
1976 W115 medium red/tan 240D (undergoing M117 heart transplant)
1989 BMW E30 327iC SETA 5MT
1987 white/black 190D Turbo Diesel - Recaro 16V seats, Monoblocks, 11PSI.
2009 white/black C63 ///AMG
1987 BMW E30 325E M50B25NV 24V swap 5MT. 5 lug.
1999 white/grey ML430
1991 BMW E30 318i 5MT (Beater)
1990 BMW E34 525i 5MT
1997 red/black/black SL600
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