"Sensible" mods for suspension?

[D. Clay]

I would love to be in that Van Diemen class. Everybody with the same cars. Just driving and chassis tuning ability to decide who wins. Here's a pic of one my favorite WRC driver's, Michelle Mouton, at speed. Can you believe the lack of toe and camber change with that much wheel travel! She drove the Quattro at the Pike's Peak hill climb in the mid 80's when it knocked 11 seconds off of the overall open record.
http://www.rallye-stars.com/autos/audi/album/mikkola%201000lacs83.jpg
I really like those Historic racers too. In 1989 I had a Volvo 122 with a ex All-Pro series (short track stock car) Chevrolet V6 in it. It lasted about 6 months.
I think a 318is would be most competitive in a close to OEM type class. It's inherent good handling would be a big plus.

[Frankie]

Well, quite off-topic but this is the best rally video ever. It's from the Pikes Peak competition. Driver is  Mr. Ari Vatanen (a world rally champion 1981, now a member of European Union's parliament) who took part to this competition by the request of the Peugeot. It was his firtst time and he won it and set a new record.

It's just art!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7895870121884924185&q=vatanen+205

well just alittle bit more of Vatanen http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4978178214381866033&q=vatanen+205

[e9nine]

That is indeed one of the best videos ever! I remember Ari Vatenen and other WRC races of the late 80s and early 90s being my heros on TV. I had no idea he was now into politics.

[magnum2066]

Yea, I can assure you guys that you don't want to fly off the edge on Pike's Peak.  I've been up there and its a ton more menacing than the video shows.

[E30M42]

New control arms.  (and any worn suspension pieces)

New discs and pads  

E30 M3 bushings OEM or urethane.  (much better steering feel due to increased caster)

HR sport or race (if your daily driver roads are smooth)

Bilstein Sports or Koni Adjustable.

Bigger rear way bar (S&T bars)

TRACK TIME!!!!!!!!!!

I started doing track days with a 318is.  Wonderful car.  Had a moderate drop and Bilstein Sports.  No sways.  Offset front bushings.  Car was predictable, safe and fun!

Got hooked and built a 325i spec e30 and went racing.  Sway bars made a big difference to turn in and transitions.

Until you can string together a couple dozen laps consistently I wouldn't modify much.  Certainly no need for coilovers, heim joints, adjustable rear trailing arms, etc.

Go to http://www.spece30.com  lots of guys there will help you out.