NB bilstein DYI coilover question

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Mar 26, 2014 | 07:26 PM

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Ok so i dont need the kit, just some bump stops if i run lowering springs?. What hieght would the stock nb set-up leave me at, stockish? Im aiming to get lower. My 96 sits pretty high in the back

Are you serious?

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Mar 26, 2014 | 07:44 PM

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I think you'll find the answers to your questions here.

Mar 26, 2014 | 08:07 PM

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Christ-almighty... learn how to search.

All your answers and more are at your fingertips.
I mean, I found them a few months back, why can't you?

Mar 26, 2014 | 08:43 PM

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Welp, what do we expect? OP can't even spell DIY right.

Mar 26, 2014 | 09:21 PM

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Whatever...thanks

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Mar 26, 2014 | 09:43 PM

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Nobody likes the tuna here, *******.

Switching to the full NB setup you already have will drop your car an inch or so. Try that.

Then you can ask me how I know where to buy a full set of adjusters and springs for $60. I'd tell you now but you are being quite a dick.

Mar 26, 2014 | 09:59 PM

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Hey Six! Where can I buy a full set of springs and adjusters for $60? SPOON FEED ME!

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Mar 26, 2014 | 10:09 PM

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Hey Six! Where can I buy a full set of springs and adjusters for $60? SPOON FEED ME!

You're just teasing the OP right now. You've already read a post or two and know the answer just like most of the forum members. Four coilover adjusters and a set of 400/300 springs brand new for about $60 plus shipping all day as many as you want.

Mar 26, 2014 | 11:05 PM

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I would just cut the springs

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Mar 26, 2014 | 11:52 PM

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Or buy cheap springs from some cheap place like Summit Racing... ;o) That's OP's first clue.

Mar 27, 2014 | 09:28 AM

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450/325s for $58 shipped!

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Mar 27, 2014 | 11:51 PM

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450/325s for $58 shipped!

Ditto, give up the goods.

Mar 28, 2014 | 12:16 AM

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I bet if you search a few of Concealer's recent threads, (particularly about spring rates) the answer will become glaringly obvious.

Mar 28, 2014 | 12:44 PM

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So - after all this researching... 7" or 8" length for 300# rear spring on a MSM Bilstein Sport on a '00 NB (street driven with a slightly lowered look)?
QA1 has both, but was questioning the shorter stroke and perch of the Billi sport rears.

Mar 28, 2014 | 01:11 PM

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I think 8" would be too long, so 7".

Mar 28, 2014 | 09:25 PM

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Helper springs.

Mar 29, 2014 | 06:25 PM

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I'm with Cordy run the ebay blue springs/collars with helpers and here is the link, I was joking earlier.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FRONT-REAR-A...9b4e74&vxp=mtr

Mar 29, 2014 | 08:55 PM

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^^ that's exactly what I bought but in red... not that it matters since those springs will be ditched. Thanks for the input guys

Mar 29, 2014 | 11:53 PM

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Check and double check the slot they milled for your "measurements" (they're worthless). They mill that after cutting the threads, and had enough burrs to gum up the threads pretty bad once weight was put on the springs.