I got a little too "adventurous" with my spring cutting this morning and took one too many coils off... Anybody have an extra set of OEM W123 fronts? It's a 300D if it matters.

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OOPS! Thanks for your help today! You might try TriStar parts at 2544 west Broadway in Phoenix. I'd bet they'll have them. 602-323-9981

I took it for a few mile drive over speed bumps, emergency stops, u-turns and it didn't complain once. But as I was pulling into my driveway I noticed that the loaded front tire was about 1/2" away from the fender lip when nearly fully turned. So I can see a few circumstances where I might rub. I think it looks a bit too low anyway, my days of tucking tire are past but I just want to get rid of that horrible wheel gap.

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How many coils did you cut?
You can have my coils from the CD (I put in vogtlands) but I doubt you wanna ship from Alberta, you may find what you need closer to home.

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Thanx,
Alberta Luthier
1983 300CD ('Stinky')155k miles, 2.47 diff, EGR removed, AAZ injectors with 265 nozzles from Sean,and vogtland lowering springs.
1984 300SD ('Old Blue')150k Klicks from Japan originally, came with rear head rests, no sunroof and never had an EGR

I have a set - I also put in a set of Vogtlands. PM with interest.

3 on the front and 1 1/2 on the rear...

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You cut 1 1/2 off the rear after I left? So is the rear out of whack too or are you satisfied there and just looking for the front? Like I said, I have one good rear spring you can have!

I got my second wind after a nice long nap. The rear is good I think...

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Here she is for those of you interested. Purists and haters keep your negative comments to yourself please. MTUPower, I'll shoot you a PM if I don't have any luck locally, thanks!

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The rears look ok, but I do think the front is a little low. Maybe try taking an equal amount off the front like you did in the rear? What was that 1 1/2 turns of spring?

I hope you got Bilstein HDs at least

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Comforts... I had a bad experience with HD's in a past BMW, way too harsh for my tastes. We'll see how these hold up I guess.

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Wow -- that looks great! On my 300td, I cut off one front coil and used the thinnest pads to get rid of the "4WD truck look" and it's still a bit high for my taste, but at least there's a bit of a rake.

It looks good the way it sits and especially the wheels. what are they? CLK 16in?
I can see a rubbing issue and a bottoming out issue.

I have a bottoming out issue if I have people in the back seat sometimes. usually it is when Iam crossing a dip or going into a parking lot off the street. usually it is the pan the spare sits in. might be the springs.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Well that was a lot cheaper than the Vogtlands, but the Vogtlands reeeeally improved the body roll, and greatly reduced the way it used to squat down at the back when I accelerated hard. I would do the Vogtlands again if I had to start all over. However until there is enough demand for another group buy what you have done looks really nice. I am curious how it affects handling bodyroll etc. but am no where near curious enough to cut my old coils and switch back and forth with the Vogtlands just to compare!

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Thanx,
Alberta Luthier
1983 300CD ('Stinky')155k miles, 2.47 diff, EGR removed, AAZ injectors with 265 nozzles from Sean,and vogtland lowering springs.
1984 300SD ('Old Blue')150k Klicks from Japan originally, came with rear head rests, no sunroof and never had an EGR