[s-cars] Springs Question

[Rich Assarabowski]

Riff:

That was an easy decision on the suspension, wasn't it?  As we talked at
Paul's last time, I didn't think you'd be happy with the stock
suspension very long.  The 29800 is for the '89-'91 200's.  The "Sport"
spring for these cars is the 29921 (aka "V8" springs) and the "Race"
spring is the 29771.  You can probably use the 29800 on the S-cars but I
think you'd find the spring rate too low (too soft)...  You should find
the 29921/29771's for around $300 (Try www.bimmerparts.com).

These cars are fantastic autobahn cruisers!  Once the turbo is spooled
up, just a touch of the gas and you're off (350 lb-ft torque in that
midrange when you're cruisng at 100+) -- right Kevin?

-- Rich A.
   '92 (stock) & '93 S4 (with 29921's)

PS  Tell us more on the dyno!

>Well it did not take long, but I want to upgrade the suspension in the
>S6.  On the ride up to the dyno this morning (more >on that later
seperately), I got to let the car run for a bit.  The comfortable ride @
60 becomes floaty at 100+, not a
>fun experience.
>
>Warning newbie comment:  This car on the highway is awesome!  A gentle
>squeeze of the accelerator @ 80 sends the car
>rushing forward without dropping out of 5th gear!  Such FUN!
>
>Anyway, I found a guy wanting to unload a set of H&R  springs (29800's,
did not give the full #) for $200.   On the UrS4
>site, all the springs listed are discontinued and that the Eibach are
>the preferred spring.  Are these a good
>purchase/price?  Are there still vendors that have these out there?
Opinions appreciated.