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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: E30Reich on June 12, 2006, 12:12:38 PM

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: E30Reich on June 12, 2006, 12:12:38 PM

I am trying to get a Slammed look and have been told to get FK 60/40's but I am unable to find them stateside anymore.  and I contacted some tuner shops that carry KW's for a KW 55/55 and they said KW doesn't make suspension kits that fit my application.
anybody know of any retailers that sell these kits or a suspension setup that will give that Slammed look.

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: asubimmer on June 12, 2006, 02:51:52 PM

the spax kit is a very slammed look.  Also you could get GC's and slam them.

Title: The solution..
Post by: D. Clay on June 12, 2006, 05:03:13 PM

Use 6" - 2.5" I.D. - 225# springs on the front and 6" - 2.5" I.D. 300# springs on the rear - both without coilover adjusters. Shim them if it's too low. Drive very carefully and buy a lower oil pan now because it won't last long on a slammed E30.

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: M42boy on June 12, 2006, 05:41:01 PM

If you like the slammed look, the H&R Cup Kit is a good choice.  I like the looks of them, but they aren't much stiffer than stock, so it's more of a "style" kit.  

I'll be posting pics of my Vogtland sport kit soon.

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: e9nine on June 12, 2006, 08:01:27 PM

If you want to SLAM your ride, get a skid plate. Our cars seem to have the lowest of all oil pans on e30s. Even though we have a 2 piece deal, you will sometimes crack both upper and lower oil pans.

As to the H&R cup kit, I know someone who had it and fuxxored his upper and lower oilpans. He didn't do it on purpose - you can only drive carefully to a certain degree and swerving a man hole cover or huge pothole is always easier said than done

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: E30Reich on June 12, 2006, 08:25:25 PM

How low is the H&R Cup Kit?  
anyone have any pics.

And where can a skid plate be purchased besides the dealer?

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: ///Motorsport on June 25, 2006, 11:35:22 AM

if HR cup kit will make you hit, people with IE#s probably have the same amount of worry.  Does anyone have a BMW part # for a skidplate?  i have seen them for the m20 e30s...

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: Eurospec on June 25, 2006, 12:41:45 PM

Quote from: E30Reich

How low is the H&R Cup Kit?  
anyone have any pics.

And where can a skid plate be purchased besides the dealer?

Check 666 Fabrication for a skidpad.

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: e9nine on June 25, 2006, 02:28:44 PM

Quote from: ///Motorsport

if HR cup kit will make you hit, people with IE#s probably have the same amount of worry.  Does anyone have a BMW part # for a skidplate?  i have seen them for the m20 e30s...

Don't forget it's the spring rate that's the variable here...the H&R cup kit is not oriented for off-street performance unlike the Stage IIIs. Two cars can both look slammed but one will bottom out earlier depending on the combo of spring rates and/or shock valving as well.

Correct on 666 fab for the skid plates.

Title: Slammed Look?
Post by: ///Motorsport on July 17, 2006, 05:13:37 PM

wait so what are you saying? i got confused... with my H&R Races, i'm only going to go super fast on roads that i know, i doubt it'll take much to hit the pan as this height..