{"product_id":"sf-racing-track-coilovers-for-1972-1981-bmw-5-series-e12","title":"SF Racing Track Coilovers for 1972-1981 BMW 5 Series (E12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a 1972-1981 BMW 5 Series (E12) that sees track days as well as the commute, the SF Racing Track Coilovers add firmer valving on top of full height and damping adjustment. This version is listed for RWD models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1972-1981 BMW 5 Series setup details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth ends use a true coilover layout, with the spring sitting on the damper body at every corner. Damper bodies are 52mm front and 50mm rear. It comes with 10 kg\/mm (about 560 lb\/in) springs up front and 7.2 kg\/mm (about 403 lb\/in) at the rear. Damping is 1-way: a single knob with 32 settings changes rebound and compression together, which keeps tuning quick. The front top mounts are aluminum with rubber bushings, with aluminum camber plates with pillowball bushings available as an option. At the rear, the mounts are aluminum with rubber bushings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube damper design for better heat control and fewer leaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-level damping adjustment, rebound and compression combined on one adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable ride height, roughly 1 to 2.5 inches below factory per SF Racing, while keeping suspension travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent lower mount adjustment keeps spring preload and damper travel where they should be when you change height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodized T6-6061 aluminum top mounts, spring perches and collars for corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc-plated shock bodies for rust protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAE9254 cold-wound springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOK seals and Italian IP damping oil (20W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in dust boots and bump stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-on install with no modifications, unless the notes below say otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires welding for installation. 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