The Cabrio Suspension Thread

[aworthybrother]

1992 318ic
Bilstein Touring + M3 Springs + 15mm drophats

[N2MYE30]

Are you pretty happy with the H&R coupes springs on the vert? Does the Rear bottom out at all?

I am happy with the ride setup. It has never bottomed out. I only wish the front was about 20mm lower for my taste.

[Ceeker]

I currently have Bavauto springs and Billie sports and the front is way to stiff, and low. Any comparisons between Bavauto vs. H&R Sports?

From the general consensus, I hear that Bav auto springs are actually HR sports but just painted different color. Bav won't admit this. Also the Sport Billy's ride about 10mm lower then billy HD's but are valved the same.

[brickwhite]

H&R coupes on a vert

try to ignore the angle but focus in on the wheel distance. Both of my cars have coupe H&R sports, with all pads in, and 15mm drophats. There is a difference between models.

Are you pretty happy with the H&R coupes springs on the vert? Does the Rear bottom out at all?

[mthaynes]

I currently have Bavauto springs and Billie sports and the front is way to stiff, and low. Any comparisons between Bavauto vs. H&R Sports?

[IronmanE30]

That is a very nice car sir.

Cheers,

Jim

[CorvallisBMW]

My new setup:

GC 450/600
Kmac camber plates
Bilstien sport shocks with 2/3 bumpstops removed
17x7 Kopi wheels on 205/45r17 tires
M3 offset CABs
fully adjustable rear suspension
lower x-brace, upper strut brace

[jason952]

what does stock springs and just the drophats up front look like? any pics?

[5ickride]

Just got her back a few days ago and im sure she'll settle in a bit more.

Bilstein Sports
HR vert springs
15mm drop hats
Spring pads still in

[CorvallisBMW]

I finally got out and test-drove the convertible yesterday with my 450/600 GC coils. It's running Bilstein Sports with 2/3 of the bumpstops removed, Kmac camber plates, strut bar and lower x-brace.

Holy SHIT, the car has never driven or felt this good as long as I've owned it. It's no more stiff than the Eibach Prokit junk I tried on last year and probably more comfortable than the H&R convertible springs.

I'M IN LOVE with the GC setup. Two thumbs wwaaayyy fucking up :up: :up:

Pics to come as soon as the rain stops :(

[TimR]

I'm going to do the E30 M3 SB link mod so that will stiffen the front it a little, if i did a slam i could not get in and out of the neighborhood.

[aworthybrother]

Can't read this whole post so yes or no, E30 M3 springs on a Vert.

I have M3 springs on my 318ic. I like the comfy ride. I also installed 15mm drop hats since m42 is lighter.

[CorvallisBMW]

Wishno87 is running that setup currently on his car and seems to like it as far as ride quality goes. It's lower than stock but not nearly as low as aftermarket springs. Maybe he can chime in.

[TimR]

Can't read this whole post so yes or no, E30 M3 springs on a Vert.

[CorvallisBMW]

My question is whether the HR Race springs will be stiff enough on a 'vert to run an aggressive wheel/tire combo............I have a feeling the answer is no.

Yes, they will. Promise :)