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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: xwill112x on February 17, 2009, 09:37:14 AM

Title: suspension options?
Post by: xwill112x on February 17, 2009, 09:37:14 AM: well, ive got some cash, and some time..

so i guess its finally time to lower my 318i...

i want to do it right the first time, and i'm looking to straight out SLAM it.
and im not into all that spring cutting bs, i dotnt want to cut corners.

Ive seen the bavauto kit, it seems like the way to go... ive heard there to soft, and dont lower it enough...

and im not looking to spend more that $500-$600usd

post your spring/shock setup, tell me how you like it, how much it cost(if you dont mind:rolleyes:), how much you scrap the oil pan, maybe throw some pics in?
Title: suspension options?
Post by: KenC on February 17, 2009, 10:08:43 AM: It's really hard to SLAM a 318is without coilovers. I bet you could piece together a used kit for close to $600 though.
Title: suspension options?
Post by: xwill112x on February 17, 2009, 10:12:30 AM: yea, i was talking to a friend of mine...he told me the same thing,

im just looking for a nice upgrade, with lower ride height...

eibach, just comes up with e36 shit??

so does bilstein.....
ergggg

so how about that bavauto kit?
anybody have any experience with it???
Title: suspension options?
Post by: KenC on February 17, 2009, 12:27:25 PM: I've never heard one good thing about Bav Auto Springs. They sag, they're soft, and the powdercoat finish on them flakes off prematurely.

Are you looking for just shocks/springs for $5-600? I'd call Patrick @ BMA (http://www.bmaparts.com). He can probably hook you up with a set of Bilstein Sports and 318is specific H&R Sport springs for $600. That's what I run, and I love them.

Ken
Title: suspension options?
Post by: roundel318 on February 18, 2009, 09:52:48 PM: I tossed on set of Eibach springs (pro kit) and love the mix of handling and ride quality, especially with american roads :)
Title: My setup
Post by: P. Kennedy on February 18, 2009, 10:32:08 PM: I installed Koni single adjustables and H&R 29664 springs. The Koni's are nothing short of astonishing. Comfy if you want them or adjustable for track days. There was a lot of previous hub bub on this forum about harshness of Bilsteins, but it is a VERY subjective thing.

The Koni shocks weren't cheap, but I could not be happier with my set up. "Febi Guibo" on this forum has the same set up and has a bunch of pictures on here. Seek them out.
Title: suspension options?
Post by: tjts1 on February 18, 2009, 11:48:29 PM: Probably not the the advice you're looking for, but check your local JY for springs. I've seen so many aftermarket springs on JY E30s, I lost track.
Title: suspension options?
Post by: longms on February 19, 2009, 08:43:51 AM: Find some slightly used springs on a forum and get bilstein sports.

If the car is a DD then get the H&R sport spring or something comparable and if not then get the H&R race springs.

my 2cents
Title: suspension options?
Post by: xwill112x on February 19, 2009, 09:03:53 AM: Quote from: tjts1;66810
Probably not the the advice you're looking for, but check your local JY for springs. I've seen so many aftermarket springs on JY E30s, I lost track.

not around here, ive scavanged soooo many e30's in the jy looking for what i want, nothing hardley left, bottlecaps are about the only thing you can find around here with ease.
Title: suspension options?
Post by: xwill112x on February 19, 2009, 09:04:53 AM: Quote from: longms;66821
Find some slightly used springs on a forum and get bilstein sports.

If the car is a DD then get the H&R sport spring or something comparable and if not then get the H&R race springs.

my 2cents

yes, thats what i was looking at, i have heard good things about h&r
Title: suspension options?
Post by: Petebee on February 19, 2009, 09:00:39 PM: I have H&R Sports and Bilstein Sports on my 4-dr. You'll like them alot.

Here's a side view (not super low, but decent drop):

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n200/petebee/DSC00355.jpg)
Title: suspension options?
Post by: Boosted E30 on February 20, 2009, 06:19:55 PM: From experiance of lowering many cars customers or my own or friends i would have to say the best ride for a DD car is the eibachs and bilstein sports by far. What i would do if i were to do it on my e30 again though is get the bilstien HD shocks for the rear and do the sports in the front with the eibach springs.
Title: suspension options?
Post by: fiftytakedowns on February 25, 2009, 03:19:27 PM: how much of a drop do eibachs have? 9with bilstein sports?
Title: suspension options?
Post by: gearheadE30 on February 26, 2009, 01:41:40 PM: GC coilovers :). They actually ride well with konis (I currently have bilsteins, which still aren't bad) and you have complete control over rates and height. Price may be an issue, but the conversion minus shocks is only $400.
Title: suspension options?
Post by: xwill112x on February 27, 2009, 09:06:43 AM: Quote from: gearheadE30;67281
GC coilovers :). They actually ride well with konis (I currently have bilsteins, which still aren't bad) and you have complete control over rates and height. Price may be an issue, but the conversion minus shocks is only $400.

more info on these?
Title: suspension options?
Post by: Jimmy Lewis on March 01, 2009, 10:03:47 PM: Quote from: xwill112x;67322
more info on these?

Go to their website and have a look. You basically get the coilover sleeves for the rear and perches for the front, and a set of springs to whatever rate you desire for 400 bucks. All you have to do it buy shocks, but GC also sells camber plates to dial out a bit of neg camber from the drop.
Title: suspension options?
Post by: gearheadE30 on March 03, 2009, 03:11:10 PM: Pics of the GCs with unmodified housings. I can go down another half inch in the front and the rears are only halfway down. The sig is not on the GCs.
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u169/gearheadE30/IMG_4203-1.jpg)
(http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u169/gearheadE30/IMG_4249.jpg)
Title: suspension options?
Post by: xwill112x on March 03, 2009, 08:10:00 PM: damn!

looks sick as hellll

i think i might go with those..!
Title: suspension options?
Post by: fiftytakedowns on March 03, 2009, 09:50:33 PM: How do you think that ride height (coilovers) compares to H&R race and billy sports? or any other springs (cut maybe) can get you that low? Thanks