CAR: 1989 BMW 325i Alpine Sedan w/ M50 & G260, and Z3 rack
PLAN: Complete suspension/steering refresh for a solid and fun daily driver (I don't mind a little stiffness and NVH). I have a ton of E30 and E36 parts already so goal is to use stuff I have or get best bang for the buck.
SWAY BARS: Currently car has stock 20/12mm. There are clearance issues sometimes with M50 but I'm gonna try to squeeze in either a stock 21mm oem bar or a 22mm ST front bar and 19mm rear bar (wtb 14.5mm oem rear sway bar)
SUSPENSION: Currently has Ground control basic coilover kit with adjustable spring inserts and blown Koni's. Checking to see about getting the Koni's rebuilt by GC.
STEERING: Car has Z3 steering rack. Which model do I use for replacement tie rods and ends?
BEARINGS: Gonna do all 4 corner 4 lug wheel bearing replacement. I think it's the front that you can only get bushings but the rear has cheap complete hubs and bushings for like $50 a pair so gonna give those a try.
SUBFRAMES/REAR TRAILING ARM: Absolutely everything is blown in the suspension, but all mounting points are good. I am local to Garagistic so I plan to use them to get replacement reinforced front and rear subframes and rear trailing arms. I will be using all their PU bushings which slide right in.
MOUNTS: Car currently has the E21 tranny mounts (they suck in my opinion, not a straight thru stud, one broke). Gonna use cup enforcers for that. Front mounts are E28 M5 with about 30mm spacers for M50 clearance.
HANDLING/PERFORMANCE: Currently car has stock E30 FCA and FSM, but it has revshift FCAB that are offset towards the outside of the car. For using standard E30 front strut housings, what is best FCA (e30/95 M3, or 96+ M3), best FCAB (centered or offset), and best FSM (stock or camber plates). With the goal being performance and handling.
PLAN: Complete suspension/steering refresh for a solid and fun daily driver (I don't mind a little stiffness and NVH). I have a ton of E30 and E36 parts already so goal is to use stuff I have or get best bang for the buck.
SWAY BARS: Currently car has stock 20/12mm. There are clearance issues sometimes with M50 but I'm gonna try to squeeze in either a stock 21mm oem bar or a 22mm ST front bar and 19mm rear bar (wtb 14.5mm oem rear sway bar)
SUSPENSION: Currently has Ground control basic coilover kit with adjustable spring inserts and blown Koni's. Checking to see about getting the Koni's rebuilt by GC.
STEERING: Car has Z3 steering rack. Which model do I use for replacement tie rods and ends?
BEARINGS: Gonna do all 4 corner 4 lug wheel bearing replacement. I think it's the front that you can only get bushings but the rear has cheap complete hubs and bushings for like $50 a pair so gonna give those a try.
SUBFRAMES/REAR TRAILING ARM: Absolutely everything is blown in the suspension, but all mounting points are good. I am local to Garagistic so I plan to use them to get replacement reinforced front and rear subframes and rear trailing arms. I will be using all their PU bushings which slide right in.
MOUNTS: Car currently has the E21 tranny mounts (they suck in my opinion, not a straight thru stud, one broke). Gonna use cup enforcers for that. Front mounts are E28 M5 with about 30mm spacers for M50 clearance.
HANDLING/PERFORMANCE: Currently car has stock E30 FCA and FSM, but it has revshift FCAB that are offset towards the outside of the car. For using standard E30 front strut housings, what is best FCA (e30/95 M3, or 96+ M3), best FCAB (centered or offset), and best FSM (stock or camber plates). With the goal being performance and handling.
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