Looking to replace stock suspension

[kblackwe]

I am looking to replace the stock suspension on my 86 325 es, and dont have a ton of cash, as I am a poor ass college student, but I found 4 ( 2 front 364021 SHOCKS , 2 Rear KG4539 shocks);KYB GR-2 - GAS-a-just shocks and 4 Vogtland (9101high performance German made Lowering springs with a 1.6 inch drop for a good price (270.00).

I just wanted to know if anyone has these on there car, or if anyone has any opinions about the shocks and or springs. I know they are not going to be anything like bilsteins, H&R, etc., but I dont really have the cash for that. I am looking for something that will improve handling enough to have a little fun until I can afford an upgrade down the road.

[Mike325]

For a tight budget, that set up will be fine for a while. Like you said, it woun't be as nice as a billy/H&R type set-up, but the shocks and springs you want will be a huge upgrade over the stock suspension.

[winstontj]

You can talk to Dave Varco at Aardvark Racing. He sells GOOD used setups from guys that go from HD's or Sports over to coilover setups, etc. I've had a set of his used HD's in my 2002 for about 2 years and when they came they looked brand new except for the faded stickers (because of the ATF in the strut housings)

http://www.2002parts.com/index.html

Looks like he has a set of rear HD's for $50 and he probably hasn't gotten around to updating his site in a little bit.

Dave's a really good guy and will back you up on the customer service end more than anyone else I've come across. Maybe it's a way to get into a good set of Billy's for around $100(front & rear).

[kblackwe]

Thanks for the info., I will contact him and see what he has available.

[emi325i]

I would put KYB's in someone else's car, but not my own.. no way would I put white-trash performance parts in my baby. it would handle like a lasagna.. where did I hear that line from? hm..

[euroshark]

You can get H&Rs for cheaper than $270 on ebay, including shipping.

[kblackwe]

with shocks...?