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> Weltmeister helper springs?, ...can't get my rear low enough without the springs moving on their perches
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post Dec 31 2013, 10:10 PM
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I've got 180 Weltmeisters and Bilsteins out back which work pretty well BUT the back end of the car is somewhat higher than I would like. If I lower it down, the springs move on their perches. Are there helper springs for Weltmeister springs?

If not, what are my choices?

1. Wire the spring to the upper perch?

2. Wire the spring to the lower perch?

3. Get a custom spring setup with helper springs and higher rate main springs "while I'm in there"

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post Jan 1 2014, 01:10 AM
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I don't know of any option for Weltmeister springs. As for coilover setups, I liked the Paragon Products kit that I had. However, if your goal is to go up in spring rate it would mean buying an extra set of springs as they sell it with 200lb Hypercoils. Unfortunately I just sold my kit to a member here. However, I have an extra set of helpers that I'll send you for the price of shipping if you chose to go that route. I also have a nice front sway for sale in the classifieds section. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Jan 1 2014, 07:54 AM
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post Jan 1 2014, 08:46 AM
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post Jan 1 2014, 09:03 AM
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Unfortunately I just sold my kit to a member here. However, I have an extra set of helpers that I'll send you for the price of shipping if you chose to go that route.

Cool, thanks Mark! I just missed your FS add but I think those were for Konis. I'll PM ya.

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Thanks for the link Mark! I must have looked right past those.
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post Jan 2 2014, 09:56 AM
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Those helper springs are for 2 1/2" ID coilover springs.
There isn't a product made to fit the stock 914 rear springs.
I would open up the center hole in your top perches so they slide down on the shock rod, and zip tie the perches to the springs.
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post Jan 2 2014, 10:54 AM
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How come those suckers are SO damn expensive?
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post Jan 2 2014, 12:01 PM
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How come those suckers are SO damn expensive?



Paragon still lists these for reasonable prices. No affiliation.

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post Jan 2 2014, 12:19 PM
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Paragon is selling them for less than my supplier charges me!
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post Jan 2 2014, 02:51 PM
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I would open up the center hole in your top perches so they slide down on the shock rod, and zip tie the perches to the springs.

Excellent idea! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

It may be time to up the rear spring rate a little, get some proper adjustable coilovers and sell off the 180 Weltmeisters.
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post Jan 2 2014, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 2 2014, 12:19 PM) *

Paragon is selling them for less than my supplier charges me!

Maybe they haven't updated their site in a few years. Or maybe he'll make it up on the shipping. Seems too good to be true.
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post Jan 2 2014, 02:57 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 2 2014, 12:19 PM) *

Paragon is selling them for less than my supplier charges me!

Maybe they haven't updated their site in a few years. Or maybe he'll make it up on the shipping. Seems too good to be true.
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post Apr 4 2014, 10:36 AM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jan 2 2014, 12:19 PM) *

Paragon is selling them for less than my supplier charges me!

Maybe they haven't updated their site in a few years. Or maybe he'll make it up on the shipping. Seems too good to be true.


Nope, that's our current price. We sell quite a few of them. We're distributors for the manufacturer...Hypercoil.
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post Apr 5 2014, 07:51 PM
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Drilled out both top and bottom perches and used safety wire in multiple places....ten years ago....still fine.
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