Author Topic: Of "Billy's", offsets, and wide shoes (Read 5590 times)

Islandvert · « **on:** March 17, 2010, 05:49:09 PM »

Been busy the last few days. Finally got the project E30 finished and sold(last pic). In addition I finished the suspension set up on the Vert, which included TunerShop springs, Bilstein Sports, M3 offsets and the 15X7 Alpina reps. I�m really pleased with the setup and it�s like driving a different car. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Chalino · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2010, 01:12:13 AM »

I love the stance of the vert; good job!

SimplyDope · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2010, 12:27:09 AM »

Such a great looking car. Well thought-out.

rjcaptsean · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2010, 04:50:18 AM »

Which set of Tuners did you go with? It looks like they have 35/35 and 50/35.

Islandvert · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:39:01 PM »

Quote from: rjcaptsean;97115

Which set of Tuners did you go with? It looks like they have 35/35 and 50/35.

I went with the 35/35 and it turned out a bit lower than I initially wanted. I think a better set up would have been to use Bilstein HDs rather than sports. I've done a some previous cars with H&R's/Eibachs and HD's and really liked combination. I'm a bit seasoned compared to some of the other forum members and I prefer a car with a bit more loft. Also I like to bash that misconception about having to use shorter struts/shocks with lowering springs when ever I can.

e30itis · « **Reply #5 on:** December 14, 2010, 10:36:49 PM »

wow... i have a vert the same color and she looks nuthin like yours.i have bilstein hds on oem springs can i just change the springs and it will be fine?cos i asked the question on the forum and no one seemed to know.also how did u do the shadowline trim

DesktopDave · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2010, 06:43:21 AM »

I wouldn't worry about changing the springs only. The Bilsteins will deal with whatever you have on there.

e30itis · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2010, 02:20:11 PM »

i am trying to lower her a bit hence my question about the springs

Islandvert · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2010, 10:44:40 PM »

Quote from: e30itis;99637

wow... i have a vert the same color and she looks nuthin like yours.i have bilstein hds on oem springs can i just change the springs and it will be fine?cos i asked the question on the forum and no one seemed to know.also how did u do the shadowline trim

PM'd you about the springs. As far as the shadowline, I removed the trim and sanded with 400 grit wet/dry. I sprayed 3 coats of an acid etching Dupont primer followed up with 4 coats of Dupont Satin Trim paint. It's been a little over a year and it holding up great, even with the salt air and Hawaiian sun.