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I've tried a couple times to contact you in various ways with no response. I'm not trying to be pushy as I know you're probably busy, but a response would be nice. I'm really interested in ordering a set, I just need a little bit of input since I don't really understand all the different spring rates and have a few questions.
Would 450f and 650r be suitable for my daily driver 318is?
Can I run this setup with IX Bilstein HD's in shortened strut housings? How much should I shorten the housings by?
How low can I go on this setup?
Just looking for a nice drop to complement some wheels on my daily. Looking to go pretty low, is this setup more track oriented or are they good for a street car?
Sorry for the all the questions, it's just hard to weed through 35 pages of content looking for specific details.Last edited by CubbyChowder; 10-23-2012, 11:23 AM.
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Originally posted by AlpineWeissIIE30 View Postis this still 330 shipped?
The first few "leftover sets" will be $335. Once i get the new 5" front springs they will be $350 shipped.
Originally posted by CubbyChowder View PostI've tried a couple times to contact you in various ways with no response. I'm not trying to be pushy as I know you're probably busy, but a response would be nice. I'm really interested in ordering a set, I just need a little bit of input since I don't really understand all the different spring rates and have a few questions.
Would 450f and 650r be suitable for my daily driver 318is?
Can I run this setup with IX Bilstein HD's in shortened strut housings? How much should I shorten the housings by?
How low can I go on this setup?
Just looking for a nice drop to complement some wheels on my daily. Looking to go pretty low, is this setup more track oriented or are they good for a street car?
Sorry for the all the questions, it's just hard to weed through 35 pages of content looking for specific details.
The rates are fine for a daily driver. The lower you go the stiffer your rates will need to be. If you plan on driving with your oilpan an inch off the ground i'd suggest stiffer front springs.
Without modification or camber plates the 6" front springs will not tuck tire. If you section your strut tubes your engine is the limit. A 2" section on ix inserts is the norm.
2" chop with more room to go
No chop but with camber plates
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Originally posted by einstein57 View PostNo chop but with camber plates
edit: btw eistein's the man... really good customer serviceLast edited by e30slidewayz; 10-23-2012, 04:39 PM.
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I have a quick question regarding shock travel. After all this research, seeing all these posts about having shocks revalved, spring rates, etc. I'm left a bit confused. For some reason I'm having a hard time understanding all this info. It's all still pretty new to me.
If you have shorter front struts (example: IX Bilstein HD's), and they are bottoming out on bumps, can't you section your strut housing to where you will have optimal shock travel while being at a desired ride height? I talked to a GC rep and he said he didn't recommend IX HD's because they bottom out.
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Bilsteins have pretty long bumpstops. People have cracked their oilpans with regular length bilstein sports. If your sectioning your strut tubes 2-3 inches and bottom out ix HDs your probably in need of a new oilpan as well. IIRC GC typically section their strut tubes only 1" which could easily bottom out the 3" bumpstop. Its pretty easy to shorten the bumpstops. You should mock up your suspension without a spring and take measurements to get a better understanding of what you'll need to do.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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Originally posted by einstein57 View PostBilsteins have pretty long bumpstops. People have cracked their oilpans with regular length bilstein sports. If your sectioning your strut tubes 2-3 inches and bottom out ix HDs your probably in need of a new oilpan as well. IIRC GC typically section their strut tubes only 1" which could easily bottom out the 3" bumpstop. Its pretty easy to shorten the bumpstops. You should mock up your suspension without a spring and take measurements to get a better understanding of what you'll need to do.
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Originally posted by einstein57 View PostIn the middle is a good place to shoot for
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