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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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What Lowering Springs Come in RED?

Anybody know what lowering springs come in RED?
I want to lower gp, more than 10mm, but want to keep springs in red to at least look oem.
H&R-black
Eibach-bronze
Hsport-blue
But nothing in red?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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There is a german set on ebay that comes in red. I've heard some great things about the manufacturer
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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Get the springs you want and have them powder coated red to match. Simple solution!

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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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I talked to H&R about changing the color of the springs because I wanted to change the green to red. They said they powder coat the springs. When I said that I would then powder coat the springs red, they said I should not do that because the temperature bake after coating will change the physical properties of the springs. They powder coat as part of their process to take the changes into account. Thus, I ended up painting my springs. My guess is that the paint will not last but I have not installed the springs yet.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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bavarian motorsports springs are red.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by quikmni
I talked to H&R about changing the color of the springs because I wanted to change the green to red. They said they powder coat the springs. When I said that I would then powder coat the springs red, they said I should not do that because the temperature bake after coating will change the physical properties of the springs. They powder coat as part of their process to take the changes into account. Thus, I ended up painting my springs. My guess is that the paint will not last but I have not installed the springs yet.
You can also find a powdercoating place that offers low-temp powdercoating.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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i thought i've seen skunk2 making springs for the mini. I'm not too sure but if they do, i know they will be red.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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bavarian motorsports springs are red
 
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Old Jan 10, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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FK?

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There is a german set on ebay that comes in red. I've heard some great things about the manufacturer
Are they the FK ones?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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JCW suspension on a 2005 or new model has red springs.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by howsoonisnow1985
Are they the FK ones?
FK is blue isnt it?

and for everyone's information, eibachs are black, or red for sportline
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Buy springs for their performance properties, not for their color.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Aeromax
Buy springs for their performance properties, not for their color.
2nd that!
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Aeromax
Buy springs for their performance properties, not for their color.

I know, I really wanted something that sits lower, but to remain stock (red) looking. And of course quality performance springs as well not "no name" springs. I have two sets ones that came with Koni sports and H-Sports but I'd rather leave the JCWs one than put blue ones.

THANK FOR INFO ON EIBACHS SPORTLINE IN RED
 
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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See my previous post^^^ Christ! I feel like Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense"
 
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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BavAuto

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See my previous post^^^ Christ! I feel like Bruce Willis in "The Sixth Sense"
LOL

Thanks, might get these cheaper than the eibachs, it says manufactured in Germany..I wonder WHO makes them???
 

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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TWISTER
There is a german set on ebay that comes in red. I've heard some great things about the manufacturer
Vogtland, I went to see them at a Audi place more of a berry PINK color, so looks like BavAuto, (only 1 1/4 drop I wanted at least 1 1/2)
 
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