Lowering a e36

[Mr.k]

So a friend of mine gave me lowering spring clamps coz he said he' sick of seeing my car so high... anyway is it a good idea to use them, i know of a couple guys who have them and they seem to think its perfectly fine. Im not looking for a huge drop, like 20mil

 

[abmi0000]

I have never tried them and was always curious to see if it worked since someone told me before that it didn't make any difference.

Please post pics with findings if you happen to try it out.

 

[Doomsdaya]

Go big or go home drop it loooooowwwww......

 

[moranor@axis]

why bother with expensive lowering springs or coilovers when you can just clamp it down...

deep down inside you know its not the right thing to do...

 

[abmi0000]

why bother with expensive lowering springs or coilovers when you can just clamp it down...

deep down inside you know its not the right thing to do...

:roflol:

 

[Yuvan]

why bother with expensive lowering springs or coilovers when you can just clamp it down...

deep down inside you know its not the right thing to do...

I agree!!!! :thumbs:

 

[Dippies]

I have done it to e 36 with koni Springs and gave it a 40 mm Drop. car handled far better around corners but downside the hard suspension, causes hard overall drive.

 

[abmi0000]

I have done it to e 36 with koni Springs and gave it a 40 mm Drop. car handled far better around corners but downside the hard suspension, causes hard overall drive.

Really? Why was the Koni not good enough?

Are there no rattling noises whilst the spring is working?

 

[Dippies]

No noises but drove very hard. I also believe that the E36 still came with Gas Shocks! Mite have been the cause. Uncertain a bout this but i can remember something about Gas shocks.

 

[abmi0000]

No noises but drove very hard.

Some stiffness is expected, especially on a progressive coil but it would also depend on where you placed the clamps.

I have always had the urge to try them cos they cost just a few rands

 

[moranor@axis]

if a clamp breaks on a corner or at high speed those few rands will turn into many...

 

[Doomsdaya]

Mr K fit coilovers

 

[Raybimmer]

Clamps are for holding together two pieces of wood...:roflol:

 

[abmi0000]

if a clamp breaks on a corner or at high speed those few rands will turn into many...

True, just about any suspension component for that matter. I know of a guy that had a lowering spring snap around a corner too.

The effect will be very similar of going into a dipped patch on the road with that wheel.

PS: I am not saying that it will definitely not make kak if something happens, but it is designed for this specific purpose, whether right or wrong. I know many people that use U-bolts to lower the rear of bakkies and never had an issue. Luck? I don't know

:thumb:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Clamps? Dont sound like a good idea.

 

[abmi0000]

Was thinking about this and correct me if I am wrong.

Just how good can a coil over sleeve be if it keeps a spring in a depressed position permanently? To me, this isn't all that healthy for a spring either, since the properties and intent of a coil is to compress and return to its original position, not so? :dunno:

 

[mo_s]

why bother with expensive lowering springs or coilovers when you can just clamp it down...

deep down inside you know its not the right thing to do...

I agree!!!! :thumbs:

+2..theres plenty of ways to do a cheap drop, clamps, some guys will even make you believe compressing or cutting springs are ok..do you rely wanna say a prayer through every corner?..I think if you want to drop do it properly..you only have one life and a spring breaking etc in a corner isn't safe for you, your passengers, and other road users

 

[Peter@AEW]

In very simple terms Do Not Do It.
A spring is manufactured to compress with so many kgs of force per cm travel.
As the spring compresses it requires more force to get it to compress further.

If you place clamps on the spring you will achieve the following:
A car that looks lowered and sporty
A car that handles unpredictably.

Clearly it is your decision and trust that you shall decide correctly

 

[Thunder]

In very simple terms Do Not Do It.
A spring is manufactured to compress with so many kgs of force per cm travel.
As the spring compresses it requires more force to get it to compress further.

If you place clamps on the spring you will achieve the following:
A car that looks lowered and sporty
A car that handles unpredictably.

Clearly it is your decision and trust that you shall decide correctly

I agree.
Take the time and spend the money to do it the right way, a shortcut like this can cost you your life man.

 

[Space86]

I like watermelon

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