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Originally Posted by AndyDane
OK, some things are easy to fix but others.....
Rear Brake lights sticking on - easy
Rear springs damaged by excessive heat - damnit - thats the build process!
OK, so clearly I need new springs for the back and I can see a few old threads for custom made ones and apex ones - anyone got any feedback on their rear springs for me?
cheers
Andy
L48 DUE - BMW sportster from an E36 325
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That's bad luck after getting it all passed the SVA only last year!
Sounds like the shortened rear springs were not painted before they were fitted or else he wouldn't have been able to tell they had been heated and shortened.
I think MOT testers are very nervous about anything out of the ordinary.
I didn't fancy getting my springs shortened by Marlin so I used aftermarket shortened springs. I picked up a secondhand pair of Apex ones off eBay but there are lots of different makes around. They are a bit pricey when new especially if they come as a set including the front springs (which you don't need but might be able to sell on) but secondhand ones often come up where people buy them and then don't get round to fitting them. Just type something like "e36 lowering rear springs" in the ebay search box and you'll get some options.
Mine were for an BMW e30 as i have an e30 based Sportster. They were to lower a standard car by 60mm and fit just right on the Sportster and I can raise and lower the back of my car with the adjustable spring seats.
( I guess you might get away with painting your springs bright red and tell the guy you swapped them or take the car to another MOT station?
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My brake lights stick on if the brake pedal pivot is a bit too tight. I think the return spring is a bit weak.
good luck geting it sorted, Peter