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  • cybourg13
    Advanced Member
    • Feb 2009
    • 126

    #1

    time to drop (cabrio content)

    ok well i have 88 325i i know im a noobie but i want opinons on what springs shocks sways will make my ride that much of a corning hugging junky. im looking for suspension beast cabrio so any thoughts? and i want my stance to pretty nice and get rid of my puke tastic wheel gap.

    and after you sugest any of that some wheel input would be nice :]

    what im working with



    Edit: ive looked through the suspension threads and guess nothing wowed me i guess but alot of very nice cars just im weird lol
    Last edited by cybourg13; 05-10-2009, 06:03 PM. Reason: cause im a tard
  • Philo
    Ich esse kleine Kinder
    • Oct 2008
    • 3334

    #2
    Coilover is the only way to go on a vert. Springs won't get you low enough.
    -tim
    Originally posted by Jordan
    I like the stance
    -Coining hip terms since 10/9/03

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    • cybourg13
      Advanced Member
      • Feb 2009
      • 126

      #3
      well whats a good coilover kit that wont break my wallet in two?

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      • Hodge
        E30 Addict
        • Jun 2008
        • 424

        #4
        GC's and Billie Sports works wonders.
        E30- 1989 325is

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        • 318isbmw
          Moderator
          • Nov 2005
          • 2841

          #5
          Originally posted by Hodge
          GC's and Billie Sports works wonders.
          +1

          Or if you want a set right out of the box get the GC's w/ the short body's and send them your strut housings so they can modify them. So all you gotta do is bolt it on. But that's getting into money...

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          • dannyg
            E30 Mastermind
            • Mar 2007
            • 1553

            #6
            Originally posted by 318isbmw
            +1

            Or if you want a set right out of the box get the GC's w/ the short body's and send them your strut housings so they can modify them. So all you gotta do is bolt it on. But that's getting into money...
            If you're gonna do it, might as well do it right. Send them out a set of struts and they'll send you back a bolt on kit that will get you slammed if you get the camber plates too. I put mine in last week and drove the car for the firs time today, it was amazing. I still have to dial in the ride height I want but its so awesome.
            1993 325ic Schwarz/Natur
            1991 318is Black/Black - Slicktop - Project s52
            1989 Alpine White/Black M3 S52
            1988 Henna/Pearl M3 <3

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            • cybourg13
              Advanced Member
              • Feb 2009
              • 126

              #7
              so pretty much say i got the complete kit. id send in teh front struts so they can fit them on the coils? what about the rears?

              sorry that im a freaking noob. e-smack

              im still learing my stuff. im young :/

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              • dannyg
                E30 Mastermind
                • Mar 2007
                • 1553

                #8
                Originally posted by cybourg13
                so pretty much say i got the complete kit. id send in teh front struts so they can fit them on the coils? what about the rears?

                sorry that im a freaking noob. e-smack

                im still learing my stuff. im young :/
                For the rears, they send you 2 new rear springs with 2 threaded adjustment perches and 2 rear shocks with upgraded rear shock mounts.

                For the fronts, if you go with the camber plates everything comes put together. If you don't go with the camber plates you have to reuse your stock hats. You're looking about $1900 when its all said and done if you go with camber plates. You also probably need to buy new front bearings (~$150 a side) etc because when you take off the old ones they are going to get destroyed.
                1993 325ic Schwarz/Natur
                1991 318is Black/Black - Slicktop - Project s52
                1989 Alpine White/Black M3 S52
                1988 Henna/Pearl M3 <3

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                • Red88
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Nov 2008
                  • 1159

                  #9
                  Originally posted by dannyg
                  For the fronts, if you go with the camber plates everything comes put together. If you don't go with the camber plates you have to reuse your stock hats. You're looking about $1900 when its all said and done if you go with camber plates. You also probably need to buy new front bearings (~$150 a side) etc because when you take off the old ones they are going to get destroyed.
                  So really 1900 or 2300? I'm thinking about doing the same thing.

                  Have you made a purchase from www.blunttech.com recently?
                  sigpic<< wrecked

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                  • MC Hammered
                    R3VLimited
                    • Jul 2008
                    • 2076

                    #10
                    Originally posted by dannyg
                    If you're gonna do it, might as well do it right. Send them out a set of struts and they'll send you back a bolt on kit that will get you slammed if you get the camber plates too. I put mine in last week and drove the car for the firs time today, it was amazing. I still have to dial in the ride height I want but its so awesome.
                    I have this setup as well and it is very nice.


                    My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                    My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                    My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                    Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                    • CorvallisBMW
                      Long Schlong Longhammer
                      • Feb 2005
                      • 13039

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Philo
                      Coilover is the only way to go on a vert. Springs won't get you low enough.
                      So true. I hope to replace my H&R cabrio springs with GCs this summer.

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                      • dannyg
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Mar 2007
                        • 1553

                        #12
                        Originally posted by MC Hammered
                        I have this setup as well and it is very nice.
                        MC inspired me! haha.
                        1993 325ic Schwarz/Natur
                        1991 318is Black/Black - Slicktop - Project s52
                        1989 Alpine White/Black M3 S52
                        1988 Henna/Pearl M3 <3

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                        • cybourg13
                          Advanced Member
                          • Feb 2009
                          • 126

                          #13
                          so now ive been inspired to roll deep into the pavement with coils. yummy

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                          • CorvallisBMW
                            Long Schlong Longhammer
                            • Feb 2005
                            • 13039

                            #14
                            Can you run GC coils with non-GC camber plates?

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                            • 318isbmw
                              Moderator
                              • Nov 2005
                              • 2841

                              #15
                              Originally posted by CorvallisBMW
                              Can you run GC coils with non-GC camber plates?
                              Yes, all they are is a 2.5" ID coil spring. They fit on the vorschlag plates I've heard, and the ireland plates I know, although last I saw the Ireland plates make it super tall because of how thick they are.

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