Coilovers on e21?

Madhatter · Post by **Madhatter** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:12 am

do they just want the tubes for the front, or?

Jason_323i · Post by **Jason_323i** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:59 am

Hi

they just need the front struts

Jason

wicked · Post by **wicked** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:33 pm

Hi,

What coils do I need in the front for a M30 conversion.
- Length ?
- Preload ?

Is it neccesery to use these smaller negative demping spring
(the smaller ones). The GAZ coil-overs shown in this topic don have them !!

Anybody a good adres for coils.

rob0r · Post by **rob0r** » Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:49 pm

Jason_323i wrote:You do need to provide doner struts but I am sure wizor could source you some

Jason

Sold out!

Madhatter · Post by **Madhatter** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:43 am

wicked wrote:Hi,

What coils do I need in the front for a M30 conversion.
- Length ?
- Preload ?

Is it neccesery to use these smaller negative demping spring
(the smaller ones). The GAZ coil-overs shown in this topic don have them !!

Anybody a good adres for coils.

higher spring rates and different valved dampers is about it. You should speak to gaz. Normally if you want a specific ride height they will ask for the compressed height of the spring.

The small springs you sometimes see are keeper springs, they help the spring captive when the shock is at its full extension. They only need them if the free length of the spring is small enough that it rattles around, so it totally depends on the spring/shock combination.

Madhatter · Post by **Madhatter** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:04 am

bumping this back up. Ill be in europe for 2 1/2 months which includes about 2 weeks in the UK, so im thinking now might be a good time to buy a set of these and bring them back with me.

These guys are selling them for 845 pounds which works out to be about $1600 AUD at the current rate. Seems like the price has come down a bit.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BMW-E21-GAZ-Shoc ... 4ced013213

anyone had any dealings with the company?

edit: and ive just seen this thread.

http://bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9973

Seems like a go then.

Anyone in the UK got a pair of strut tubes?

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:19 am

I'll try and find some today.

Madhatter · Post by **Madhatter** » Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:30 am

Ill gladly pay for them if anyone does come across a set, welcome to keep the inserts, just need the tubes. I wont be over there till probably august (at the end of my trip).

pje1 · Post by **pje1** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:10 pm

FYI Metrix Motorsport does excellent coilover work as a matter of fact they do a lot of the work for some of the major vendors. Previously just a sub contractor they have been busy expanding and aare in the process of updating their website so it might be a little while.
They also rebuild and ramp differentials, build hybrid race engines etc.

You can contact Rob at Metrix directly, (818) 296-7528. tell them Pete from Hawaii sent ya!

nas80 · Post by **nas80** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:02 am

ive ordered my Gaz coiliversl. I should be getting them back next week or week after. I'm excited!

edition · Post by **edition** » Tue May 04, 2010 12:28 am

i've fixed my own coil overs
easely done and it's cheap

nas80 · Post by **nas80** » Wed May 05, 2010 5:50 pm

I've gone and fitted the gaz coilovers. they are pretty awesome. I can't believe how well the e21 handles now.

maybe they are a bit pricey compared to diy.coillies but i think they are well worth the money

myfirstE21 · Post by **myfirstE21** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:45 pm

do you mind me asking how much they cost? its something id like to do on my e21 in the future as i have just bought some split rims for it

steve

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:49 pm

Follow the link in my signature and check e21 parts on the shop page.

myfirstE21 · Post by **myfirstE21** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:55 am

bookmarked

thats definatly a mod that should come sooner rather than later !