rwd coilovers

[Julien]

Do you guys think it would be possible to run this style (bc racing/etc: weld on) coilover on a 325ix?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/COILOVERS-SUSPENSION-32-STEP-DAMPER-FOR-82-91-BMW-E30-3-Series-51mm-Strut-/291427726175?hash=item43da72335f:g:35AAAOSwstxVJhnZ&vxp=mtr

I know these things go way low on a regular e30 which makes me think they might work for us for moderate lowering with decent suspension travel. I'm not sure about the upper bushings though. Does the 325ix use a different bolt pattern than a rwd e30 for the strut bearing (i know the design is different)? Perhaps using a ground control camber plate would fix that?

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=882/CA=8

Just thinking out loud


Thanks

[Kershaw]

You have to use the ix specific strut mounts like the GC you linked.

[nando]

No. They're crap anyway.

The gc kit will work though.

[Julien]

No. They're crap anyway.

The gc kit will work though.

Care to elaborate? I had them on my 5 lug car and really liked them

[flyboyx]

Care to elaborate? I had them on my 5 lug car and really liked them

i think its relative. they are cheap. generally, the build quality isn't there compared to ground control or h&r. you will need camber plates to fit an ix. obviously as you know the front struts are shorter. otherwise they will fit the car.

[nando]

cheap dampers, mainly.

[The Dark Side of Will]

Ditto. Dampers and tires are *mostly* black boxes into which you just have to throw money to get results.