how to lower e89 without changing springs

[astrox]

Hi, I just replaced a pair of stock front adaptive struts on my e89 sdrive35is and I noticed the ride height is higher than before. Is there a way to lower the ride height in the front without replacing springs...1-2cm will do. Thanks!

 

[Maniac]

If you’ve replaced like for like then the difference in height is just because the car needs to settle (take it for a drive).

If it’s the same after that then it’s possible something hasn’t been assembled correctly.

It is not possible to alter suspension height without altering springs.

If you changed the springs as well as the struts then this is why the extra height is seen as the old sprIngs will have compressed with age.

 

[SteveSmith]

You could mount a couple of 25kg plates to the front :rofl:

On a serious note, no, exactly what is said above.

 

[astrox]

 

[Gaffa22]

Well you could use an angle grinder and chop a coil off each spring that would lower it

 

[astrox]

I believe the best way for me is to purchase a set of coilover kit and adjust the ride height accordingly. I am not looking for super stiff ride... any suggestion? thanks

 

[Gaffa22]

Ride height adjustable coilovers would be the ideal solution providing you can get them built with the spring weights you want
Which i'm sure is possible if a bit expensive

 

[Maniac]

I believe the best way for me is to purchase a set of coilover kit and adjust the ride height accordingly. I am not looking for super stiff ride... any suggestion? thanks

But you’ve just replaced the shocks?

 

[astrox]

Thanks Gaffa22. Any suggested brand?

 

[astrox]

I believe the best way for me is to purchase a set of coilover kit and adjust the ride height accordingly. I am not looking for super stiff ride... any suggestion? thanks

But you’ve just replaced the shocks?

Yes, I just replaced a pair of front strut with EDC. I would like to keep my existing struts and replace with adjustable springs only. Thanks

 

[Maniac]

Adjustable springs? How does that work?

You realise that coil overs are a set of adjustable shocks/springs as a full unit right? Meaning you can replace the strut and spring to get adjustable setups or just with shorter springs on your existing EDC shocks (front) and shorter springs on the rear axles.

 

[astrox]

Adjustable springs? How does that work?

You realise that coil overs are a set of adjustable shocks/springs as a full unit right? Meaning you can replace the strut and spring to get adjustable setups or just with shorter springs on your existing EDC shocks (front) and shorter springs on the rear axles.

Typo. I meant adjustable coilover kit like attached.

 

[Buckz]

Why do you want to get aftermarket when all you need to do is let the suspension settle and the height will be the same as it was???

 

[astrox]

Hi Buckz,

In general, do you know how long does it take to settle? If it will settle after a few thousands miles, I am totally happy with it. :rofl:

 

[Buckz]

Hi Buckz,

In general, do you know how long does it take to settle? If it will settle after a few thousands miles, I am totally happy with it. :rofl:

Take it for a spin on a bumpy road and it'll be back to normal

 

[astrox]

Thanks

 

[SteveSmith]

Adjustable springs? How does that work?

You realise that coil overs are a set of adjustable shocks/springs as a full unit right? Meaning you can replace the strut and spring to get adjustable setups or just with shorter springs on your existing EDC shocks (front) and shorter springs on the rear axles.

Typo. I meant adjustable coilover kit like attached.

I’ve never seen that before... do these fit with the standard shocks?

 

[astrox]

https://youtu.be/UjJIx_uIEok

 

[Gaffa22]

Could not find them for the e89 though

 

[Lazza]

To fit those you have to cut off the spring perches and weld on those adjustable perches. Very much a Heath-Robinson fix. I’d say either do it properly or don’t do it at all. They are even frowned on in the MX5 world and those cars cost a fraction of Z4 costs.