NB bilstein DYI coilover question
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I just got a set of used nb bilstein sports complete with springs and tophats. I am putting them on my 96M and i know i need the FM kit or something like it to get these to fit. But i was wondering if i got some ebay coilover sleeves could i put those on with the stock nb springs? Or should i get some tein or h&r or megan racing springs and have my bilsteins revalved for those new spring rates? Im looking to spend the least amount of money for the best ride possible ride. The car will be used primarily for joyriding and occasional track weekends. I live in metro detroit and our roads are ****, keep that in mind...Also if anyone in the metro area knows where to get bilsteins revalved, let me know cause i cant really find any info
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Ive been searching for days with so much information out there, nothibg about using sleeves with stock springs. And i am asking for specific opinions not fact, so searching didnt help....skip the semantics i just need answers. You guys obviously dont know the answer or have no opinion so why bother responding
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Probably trying for adjustable ride height.
You will not be able to use stock springs with ebay sleeves unless you weld a bigger platform to the threaded collar. They're designed for 2.5" springs. Stock springs are like...4". They'll slide right over the sleeve.
You will not be able to use stock springs with ebay sleeves unless you weld a bigger platform to the threaded collar. They're designed for 2.5" springs. Stock springs are like...4". They'll slide right over the sleeve.