New! Prototype lower VT spring seat isolators!!
03-07-2012, 02:02 PM
#1
New! Prototype lower VT spring seat isolators!! I think many of you are familiar with my upper isolators I had made theyve been a fun experience and I havnt had one negative feedback on them yet. I had a few inquiries on lower spring seat isolators.
I spent about the last 2 weeks working out a design that wouldn't raise the height much at all, and specified a rubber designed to handle a LOT more weight so there would t be an issue with wear as I know the spring usually only sits on half it's coil.
WHY?
Well it's been in my head eve since I designed the isolators for my ss that I hated having to sit brand new powdercoated springs on a rusted axle. This will basically protect your pretty springs (white stranos!!) while adding a little nvh properties to the suspension in the rear.
Anyhow here's my expensive prototype.. I have to Verify measurements and fitment still (sigh I wish I had my ss still)...
I spent about the last 2 weeks working out a design that wouldn't raise the height much at all, and specified a rubber designed to handle a LOT more weight so there would t be an issue with wear as I know the spring usually only sits on half it's coil.
WHY?
Well it's been in my head eve since I designed the isolators for my ss that I hated having to sit brand new powdercoated springs on a rusted axle. This will basically protect your pretty springs (white stranos!!) while adding a little nvh properties to the suspension in the rear.
Anyhow here's my expensive prototype.. I have to Verify measurements and fitment still (sigh I wish I had my ss still)...
03-09-2012, 10:02 AM
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Yeah most likely it's the light making it look yellow. The thickness of the area the spring sits in was reduced as thin as possible I would have to guess 1/8 th of an inch. Ill get calipers and check thickness.
I'll have to test fit these on someone's car that's local to me as I sold my ss.
I'll have to test fit these on someone's car that's local to me as I sold my ss.
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03-17-2012, 02:29 PM
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i actually want them thicker too. at least 1/4"!!
need to raise the rear of the car, and these should be much less expensive than ground control adjustable rear perches!!
send a pair on down to me, and i'll check fitment for you!!
tony
need to raise the rear of the car, and these should be much less expensive than ground control adjustable rear perches!!
send a pair on down to me, and i'll check fitment for you!!
tony
03-19-2012, 02:32 PM
#11
Im going to have to ask someone local for a test fitment. Been crazy busy with weather warming up and 2 tiny ones.. !!! Will do my best to arrange with someone local for this weekend possibly.
Measurement wise they look spot on. I'll try to get a caliper to check thickness I keep forgetting !
Measurement wise they look spot on. I'll try to get a caliper to check thickness I keep forgetting !
04-24-2012, 12:33 AM
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Sorry guys, just been real crazy with work and the 2 lil ones and me trying to squeeze all the time I can get into the garage to work on the m3.
Going to try to test fit local or see if anyone has spare springs local to me and Ill check it.
Going to try to test fit local or see if anyone has spare springs local to me and Ill check it.