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« on: December 07, 2009, 09:28:55 PM »
With pics, details on springs/shocks/pads/wheels, etc. please.

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« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2009, 10:25:33 AM »
Stock suspension all around, people?  C'mon, let's see your rides!

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« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2009, 11:42:16 AM »
Yep, stock.......until I get some $$ for the suspension I want. My car is sleeping for the winter. Winter blows!!!

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« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2009, 11:59:57 AM »
For me, at the moment, yes, still stock. Still putting my plans together....
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2009, 12:34:13 PM »
Stock front, worn out CABs, needs a new rack.  The rear has BMW OEM M-Tech Bilsteins.  I'll be replacing some parts after Xmas, hope Santa brings what I asked for!
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2009, 12:38:38 PM »
If you do a little search, this has been done before on this forum.  A huge listing of suspension setups.
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« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2009, 01:08:03 PM »
Can't find this list you speak of...unless I can't use the search button right. Most likely thats the case.
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« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2009, 02:49:52 PM »
Quote from: P. Kennedy;82705
If you do a little search, this has been done before on this forum.  A huge listing of suspension setups.


Should be stickied then.  I'll see if I can find it, but vbulletin searching in general is pretty poor, IMO.

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« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2009, 06:38:28 PM »
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Should be stickied then.  I'll see if I can find it, but vbulletin searching in general is pretty poor, IMO.


I agree.  I always have to search the entire site to find what I'm looking for.  There is so much great info here that it can be difficult to sort it out.
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« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2009, 08:03:17 PM »
Still waiting to see this "list". If in fact there is a previous thread that's great, but If not it needs to be done. I will be doing my suspension soon and a thread dedicated to everyone's setups would help make my decision, and the decisions of others easier. Until then I guess there's always r3vlimited. They have a sick suspension setup thread.
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« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2009, 04:49:43 AM »
Eibach springs with Koni adjustables and Treehouse Racing CABs. Don't particularly care for the Eibachs, but they aren't horrible. A little too soft initially, I guess that whole progressive spring rate thing is to blame. I ended up putting thicker spring pads in the back as well, just to boost it up a tad. Oh, a front strut bar.

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« Reply #11 on: December 10, 2009, 05:03:51 AM »
k-sport coilovers, full adjustable :D rock hard kit.

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« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2009, 07:30:03 AM »
Quote from: ak96ss;82723
Eibach springs with Koni adjustables and Treehouse Racing CABs. Don't particularly care for the Eibachs, but they aren't horrible. A little too soft initially, I guess that whole progressive spring rate thing is to blame. I ended up putting thicker spring pads in the back as well, just to boost it up a tad. Oh, a front strut bar.



Thats sweet. Im on the fence about what springs to get. IE stage 3s, Eibachs or H&R race springs, and then theres GC coilovers...I dunno

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« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2009, 10:34:10 AM »
Bilstein B12 kit, full rebush using OE parts except for front offset poly control arm bushes. Car drives and rides really well, springs are a little soft for track use though.

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« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2009, 10:02:52 PM »
stock e30 m3 springs, bilstein sports, new front strut mounts, e46 rear shock mounts, new control arms with e30 m3 offset LCABs. ... and a lot of snow.

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