Rear suspension heater hose mod question

[landstuhltaylor]

I was talking about my front springs being 500 lb. You are correct, rear BMR springs are progressive.

Yes but 500lb with a good shock is nothing. I can 100% say without a doubt my 550lb springs with Konis ride better than stock.

Anyway, it's not a huge deal just something to consider.

[CT77]

The insulator is more of a hard plastic too, not rubber from what I remember. I'm not convinced they do that much in terms of NVH, I would suspect that it's more to evenly distribute the load of the spring over the body surface it touches.

While I agree with Joel that it is not the ideal way to do this, I'm also not a fan of cutting the stock spring when ride quality is a factor. I did the heater hose mod on mine and it gave the perfect amount of drop and I have not noticed any ill effects (and I'm very picky when it comes to NVH).

That's what I was hoping to hear. Somebody who has done this, likes the way it looks and has no issues. I'm VERY picky myself when it comes to this kind of stuff. Well, I'm gonna give it a shot and see what happens. If all goes well and I'm happy with it, I might be selling the brand new, still in the box BMR springs (or I might just keep them for the future??). Unfortunately, things change and financially this is the way I'm going to have to drop the rear of my car. I'll let you guys know my thoughts when it's all said and done. Thanks for the input!

[CT77]

Heater hose = fail

Reduced isolator = win

Where did you get the reduced isolators? Somebody actually make them for our cars?

[OVRKILL]

Where did you get the reduced isolators? Somebody actually make them for our cars?

Yup....VT Isolator's. Guy is on Tech....

http://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension...-interest.html

[CT77]

Yup....VT Isolator's. Guy is on Tech....

http://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension...-interest.html

Thanks! I'll check it out.

[Dummybait]

I've had these isolaters from when he first started offering them, i haven't put them on yet buti plan to soon.

[CT77]

The VT isolators are being shipped! I'll update when they are in the car.

[CT77]

The isolators are in! The car sits pretty nice now. Dropped it about 1/2" in the rear (maybe a touch more after I drove it and things settled) Thanks again [MENTION=1023]OVRKILL[/MENTION] for the heads up on these! Now, selling my brand new BMR lowering springs and saving up to do the whole suspension...maybe next year.