Lemme just add that my MT2 has Eibachs without drophats and IS a bit softer than my glacier. Both cars at the top front fender flares are 23 7/8" from the ground for reference.
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I put ground control coils on my brothers cabby Bilstein sports front(konis were backed up for two months) Konis in the rear and a front tower bar.
I cannot remember the rates. Something stiff yet a tiny bit of give, just told them to set it up for a street handling car. It came out perfect.
It is as low as you can go in the front, he is getting GC camber plates to get that extra 11mm down. It is low and sexy, vintage OZ baskets with 215 meats.
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Originally posted by N2MYE30 View Post+1. I have H&R sports,billies on my glacier with 15mm drophats(as of last week) with alll pads. Still smooth. I havent got any pro shots of my new stance but it cant be far off from you.
For fine control (if fundage allows) you know G/C is the only way.
BTW, do you have upper and lower braces?
Originally posted by N2MYE30 View PostLemme just add that my MT2 has Eibachs without drophats and IS a bit softer than my glacier. Both cars at the top front fender flares are 23 7/8" from the ground for reference.
I know part of my shitty ride is the 17" wheels (with 215-40 Pirelli Pzero Nero tires) but I love my wheels and they're staying.
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The glacier has coupe springs but it was my understanding that the coupe differs from the cabrio only in the rear. I am unsure about the struts in the MT2.I was told that they were Eibach struts. I cant tell but opening inside the bay look like billies. I dont have any bracing yet.
Throw a set of bcaps (at night so no one sees :) ) and check the ride. Id prolly suck up the ride for those wheels too.
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Anyone rockin these springs ? http://worksconcepts.com/suspension_.../i-132524.aspx I`m thinking of trying them on my cabby. They look great on this car http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...=142725&page=2
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Originally posted by N2MYE30 View PostThe glacier has coupe springs but it was my understanding that the coupe differs from the cabrio only in the rear. I am unsure about the struts in the MT2.I was told that they were Eibach struts. I cant tell but opening inside the bay look like billies. I dont have any bracing yet.
Throw a set of bcaps (at night so no one sees :) ) and check the ride. Id prolly suck up the ride for those wheels too.
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Originally posted by 3046 View PostAnyone rockin these springs ? http://worksconcepts.com/suspension_.../i-132524.aspx I`m thinking of trying them on my cabby. They look great on this car http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...=142725&page=2
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Originally posted by CorvallisBMW View PostLooks like they offer a big drop, and I can't tell from the website if they're designed for convertibles or not. If they aren't you could end up getting too low and having some bottoming out issues.
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I'm redoing the suspension on my vert. Turns out the previous owner installed sedan Eibach Prokits, which explains why the car was bottoming out. The stance was perfect but I'm more of a ride quality guy. I just hope the Koni's are still good. Anyway, I have two setups in my possession and I'm trying to decide between them. H&R Race springs and GC 450/650 coils. I'm concerned that GC's may be too stiff for the off the shelf Koni SA's already on the car. Any opinions? I'm also concerned about running such stiff rates on a vert which has a lot of body flex as is. I maybe drive the vert twice a week but plan on keeping it a long time. Any thoughts?"I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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Originally posted by reelizmpro View PostI'm redoing the suspension on my vert. Turns out the previous owner installed sedan Eibach Prokits, which explains why the car was bottoming out. The stance was perfect but I'm more of a ride quality guy. I just hope the Koni's are still good. Anyway, I have two setups in my possession and I'm trying to decide between them. H&R Race springs and GC 450/650 coils. I'm concerned that GC's may be too stiff for the off the shelf Koni SA's already on the car. Any opinions? I'm also concerned about running such stiff rates on a vert which has a lot of body flex as is. I maybe drive the vert twice a week but plan on keeping it a long time. Any thoughts?
Personally I'm not sold on the idea of using very stiff suspension on a convertible, the chassis is just too flexible to put it to any good use. The stiffer your suspension, the more of the motion/impact has to be absorbed by the chassis. When the chassis isn't stiff you just get a bunch of flex and wobble. However there are guys on here who swear by stiff coilovers on their convertibles and love them.
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Groundcontrol Coilovers with Bilstein Sport Shocks
Springs: Eibach GC F440lbs, R650lbs
Groundcontrol Camberplates
ejnight skidplate
ejnight crossbrace
Car handles very well, I can take hard corners without any chassis groan. The crossbrace did a lot to get rid of the creaking and body flex.
On 3pc ARE 16x8 ET20 with 225/45/16
Now on Borbet B 16x9 ET15 with 215/40/16
1" lower in the front (22.25" fender to ground), 1/2" lower in the rear (22" fender to ground)
Car still handles very well, no issues with hard cornering and does not bottom out if you go over a dip at speed.
A bit of nose bounce if I don't crawl over rough uneven pavement and the massive 2" of ground clearance makes speedbumps not your friend.
This is probably as low as you can go with the Bilsteins, any lower and I was advised I would need to run Konis.
Not slammed but pretty low
Took the car for a afternoon cruise and I'm glad I have an skidplate as it took 5 good shots already.
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Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible
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