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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: TWM-M42 on February 07, 2008, 09:59:17 PM

Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: TWM-M42 on February 07, 2008, 09:59:17 PM: anyone know where i can find a spring and shock combo with a 2 inch drop?
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: e30 4cyl on February 07, 2008, 10:43:21 PM: Would this work?

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=31003-1
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: haledj on February 07, 2008, 11:23:39 PM: ireland engineering stage 3
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: jeff91-318is on February 22, 2008, 11:27:42 AM: I think Bilstein makes one
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: Eurospec on February 22, 2008, 04:04:06 PM: H&R cupkit wouldn't be a good choice IMO. They're very soft. IE3's w/ bilstein sports or koni would be a nice setup. Just be extra careful if you go this route or else you'll be replacing oilpans frequently.
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on February 26, 2008, 06:52:14 PM: BavAuto makes springs that will lower about 2 inches but they are soft which to some isn't a bad thing. I put a set of them on my dad's car and he doesn't have any complaints.
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: DZick on March 01, 2008, 03:52:24 PM: Coilovers are the only way to get real Low
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: stereomotional on April 06, 2008, 01:25:59 PM: Quote from: Eurospec;43348
H&R cupkit wouldn't be a good choice IMO. They're very soft. IE3's w/ bilstein sports or koni would be a nice setup. Just be extra careful if you go this route or else you'll be replacing oilpans frequently.

(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/stereomotional/IMGP0672.jpg)

:D
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: DaveM-sport on April 07, 2008, 07:49:17 AM: Anyone know where I could get that springs would give a 2" drop on the front and maybe 1.3" on the back.
Will be running Bilstein B8 shocks and M3 type arbs.
Don't want it too hard I suppose since roads can be kinda bumpy here but still want it to be very satisfying in the turns.

I had a Cup kit in it, but toook it out straight away again as it was too low on the back and way too soft/bouncy
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: swiss318is on April 08, 2008, 04:33:31 AM: Quote from: stereomotional;46259
(http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l148/stereomotional/IMGP0672.jpg)

:D

oh thats cool, is that for ventilation?? how much hp did you gain?
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: RedHoodRidah on April 08, 2008, 09:40:53 AM: Quote from: DZick;43942
Coilovers are the only way to get real Low

You know it!!
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: swiss318is on April 08, 2008, 03:37:38 PM: eibach springs and bilstein shocks.. thats my combo for summer!! 3-4 cm lower than stock...
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: sha1234 on April 09, 2008, 11:54:21 AM: I've been looking into some KW setup's... IE 60/40 (60mm front 40mm rear) but thats just cause i want that look, they have many other setups with different lowering heights
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: swiss318is on April 09, 2008, 04:57:55 PM: some kw coilovers? or some springs and dampers? if yes... tell me how much you pay there in canada... because i have some connection to the kw headquarter here in switzerland.. ;-) perhaps i can arrange sth... incl. shipping in canoe.. hihihi...
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: quinn11m20 on April 09, 2008, 06:49:14 PM: Is your car a daily driver? If it is I would not go more than an Inch and a half. Your car will ride so horribly. If you do, put strut tower braces on the front and rear watch the profile of you tires, thinner, equals hard ride, thicker, equals softer ride. Work with the math on this one, you still want travel with the shocks. Coil overs would be the most optimum way to enjoy the ride and have superb handling.
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: swiss318is on April 10, 2008, 05:40:35 AM: coilovers=hard to drive, not comfortable...etc. but you know that before and you want it!! :-) i have never heard about comfortable coilovers..
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: DaveM-sport on April 11, 2008, 06:02:49 AM: I'm trying to get a group buy together on BC racing coilovers over here.
Have been in one or two cars with them and they actually have very comfy ride when adjusted to the meduim damping rates. Even bouncy at the soft setting but that's because it was just an Integra Type-R on it's bump stops, lol.

I still don't think I'll put them on my road car if I get them. Have to use somebody elses one has a Guniea pig first:p
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: Nick_318is on April 11, 2008, 12:56:02 PM: ^if you get an deal for a reasonable price and specs on their setup I would consider guniea pigging it.
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: DZick on April 16, 2008, 09:48:23 PM: Ya, i am running 450F/750R on Koni SA (w/ F&R Top Adjustable :D)

And it is harsh....
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: batsbats on April 18, 2008, 08:15:46 PM: Quote from: swiss318is;46401
oh thats cool, is that for ventilation?? how much hp did you gain?

HAHA. I'm so afraid of dropping my car with our infamous oil pans..

I was planning to get H&R Sports with Bilstein Sports. I should be in the clear right?
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: el_gringo on May 18, 2008, 11:04:44 AM: Our oilpans are nowhere as hard to replace as a m20. I would know from experience.

My .02: drop the ride as much as you want. If you want the look of oilpan scraping, you need to watch for potholes, road junk, rocks, speedbumps or sudden change in elevation. If not, buy spare oilpans and a lot of kitty litter.
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: xwill112x on June 12, 2008, 09:03:39 PM: yea...
railroad tracks+90 mph+m42 oil pan = not good.
even made the damn tranny gaskets to the motor leak.
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: 1991318is on June 29, 2008, 03:41:35 AM: I've been daily driving Ireland Stage 3's w/ Bilstein sports for 2 years now. Awesome setup. Very comfy for daily driving, I don't mind a harsh ride but my gf and mom don't mind it either. Ireland Stage 3's are same rate as H&R Race's and same drop but Ireland's are a linear spring rather than a progressive which makes them much more firm. If you want a 2 inch drop but don't want coilovers, its the way to go. Never had an issue w/ my m42 since you just know to be careful and avoid stuff and its all good. Never had an issue also w/ my m50 and that's been in there 4 months now and sits just a hair lower than the m42 pan.
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: gearheadE30 on July 06, 2008, 09:14:20 PM: IE3's, at least the current ones, are actually progressive as well. Check out the pics; you can tell because they have variable spacing between coils.

Coilovers are the only way to go low and have springs stiff enough to make it handle well (autocross-well, that is) and not bottom out. If it is too stiff or low for you, get a new set of springs (about $50 for a pair) and raise the height a bit. Easy and adjustable :)
Title: 2 inch drop
Post by: AcSchnitzer318is on July 10, 2008, 07:45:26 PM: Intrax springs... 2.25" drop. Looks crazy low. Handles decently too if paired with some good shocks.