Author Topic: Oooo how you drop it down low, down low... (Read 5547 times)

valvesprung · « **on:** August 12, 2007, 04:04:43 PM »

Alright guys I dug around a bit and haven't had much luck...

I'm looking to pick up a '91 318i and want it pretty low...I know coilovers are the only way to go low...

There are lots of decent ways to drop a 325, but 318s seem to get the shaft. I know that the spring rates will be heavier in thge front of a 325, but what else distinguishes the two?

I have access to some pretty decent suspensions setups being part of the tuner retail side of things, but what can should I use...no less that 60mm in the front.

Thanks guys.

sumyungguy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2007, 11:27:04 PM »

The oil pan kinda limits you on how far down you can go.. Im an even 1.3" drop front and rear (H&R 29664) and the pan sits really low. Luckily Im youst to driving really slammed cars so Im "aware" of the road.

EDIT: for reference of the H&R 29664's on 15's w/ 215/50's

valvesprung · « **Reply #2 on:** August 13, 2007, 12:18:23 AM »

As am I, my Volvo 245 was lowered roughly 4.0 inches

Really I'm much more conerned with a properly raked stance (i.e fairly even wheel gap) than I am with being slammed.

I will be running 16x8 et 20 on 205/50/16s and just want a full classy menacing stance...

SheldonJace · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2007, 08:55:25 AM »

As do I!

I really dont want the front fender gap to be more than the rear. I really want
to go the whole H&R race spring/Bilstein sport shocks setup but from what I've seen it even leaves wheel gap in the front fender wells as opposed to the rear.

Ionno:confused:

gearheadE30 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2007, 05:34:24 PM »

I have some nice springs from APEX suspension (google it

) and they give the car a nice rake and ride similar to H&R sports. it is a 60/40 drop I believe.

Sorry about the pic quality. I'm on 15x7's, so there will be less of a gap for you guys.

valvesprung · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2007, 06:40:23 PM »

That looks perfect for a daily, thanks. What type of shocks/struts are you running and how the ride quality? How did you get ahold of them? Their website shows no US distributor...

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