Eibach Pro-Kit or Bav Auto Springs (For Looks)

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  • FrustratedMunky
    Grease Monkey
    • Apr 2004
    • 360

    #1

    Eibach Pro-Kit or Bav Auto Springs (For Looks)

    Hey guys,

    Apparently, the Bav Auto's don't lower too much in the rear, and about 1.5" in the front? But I have weight from my sub in the trunk so that should make it look fine.

    Which do you think look better? I think Bav Auto will end up being cheaper, but I don't know what will look better.

    Thanks in advance.
    '91 E30 M42 DIAMANTSCHWARZ
  • Rob
    Moderator
    • Oct 2003
    • 8166

    #2
    you could get whatever is cheapest, and fine tune the height with spring pads...
    BEERTECH

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    • Mystikal
      Moderator
      Wheel Fitment Expert
      • Nov 2003
      • 9602

      #3
      They both effectively slam a car quite a bit more than their specs. Soft rates. Both also keep going down over time.

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      • ///M Powered
        E30 Enthusiast
        • Jan 2004
        • 1109

        #4
        I have BavAuto's with early arches ( higher in rear) and the rear height is 1/2 an inch higher in the rear than the front. Up front I can only get a finger in between the tire and fender, and I have a pretty damn light m10 :P

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        • e304lyfe
          E30 Modder
          • Oct 2003
          • 807

          #5
          here's how eibachs sat on my car when i had em...

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          • royalflush313
            R3VLimited
            • Mar 2004
            • 2070

            #6
            ^^^ nice lookin' car.

            You cant compare the drop on 325i to what it might do for the M42 though.
            ~ Go Canucks Go! ~

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            • Mystikal
              Moderator
              Wheel Fitment Expert
              • Nov 2003
              • 9602

              #7
              Originally posted by e304lyfe
              here's how eibachs sat on my car when i had em...

              http://zorak.monmouth.edu/~s0441992/...hoot/index.htm
              So business, I love your car.

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              • FrustratedMunky
                Grease Monkey
                • Apr 2004
                • 360

                #8
                Originally posted by Mystikal
                Originally posted by e304lyfe
                here's how eibachs sat on my car when i had em...

                http://zorak.monmouth.edu/~s0441992/...hoot/index.htm
                So business, I love your car.
                Ditto. Ronals do wonders for a car.
                '91 E30 M42 DIAMANTSCHWARZ

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                • Digitalwave
                  is a poseur
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 6276

                  #9
                  Originally posted by FrustratedMunky
                  Originally posted by Mystikal
                  Originally posted by e304lyfe
                  here's how eibachs sat on my car when i had em...

                  http://zorak.monmouth.edu/~s0441992/...hoot/index.htm
                  So business, I love your car.
                  Ditto. Ronals do wonders for a car.
                  Those are BBS RZ's, I don't see how you can confuse those with Ronal LS's.

                  RISING EDGE

                  Let's drive fast and have fun.

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                  • MattE30
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 1520

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Digitalwave
                    Those are BBS RZ's, I don't see how you can confuse those with Ronal LS's.
                    No kidding. The center caps even say BBS on them.

                    97 Cosmos M3

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                    • e304lyfe
                      E30 Modder
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 807

                      #11
                      yeah.. they are RZ's. thx for the compliments. sorry if it wasnt too helpful... didnt realize the guy had an m42

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                      • e9nine
                        E30 Mastermind
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 1890

                        #12


                        Front tire looks like it was underinflated......and you took all these shots on railroad tracks :shock: You are a Very brave man !!

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                        • FrustratedMunky
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Apr 2004
                          • 360

                          #13
                          Originally posted by MattE30
                          Originally posted by Digitalwave
                          Those are BBS RZ's, I don't see how you can confuse those with Ronal LS's.
                          No kidding. The center caps even say BBS on them.
                          Whoops.
                          '91 E30 M42 DIAMANTSCHWARZ

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                          • Kruzen
                            R3V Elite
                            • Mar 2004
                            • 5603

                            #14
                            Originally posted by e304lyfe
                            here's how eibachs sat on my car when i had em...

                            http://zorak.monmouth.edu/~s0441992/...hoot/index.htm
                            excellent car, how are they as far as suspension goes though?

                            Thats the ride height i'm looking for, I don't want to have to worry about rubbing or anything on bad roads..

                            what did you change to and why?
                            Who doesn't love a little BBQ?
                            Griot's Garage at a Deep Discount

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                            • e304lyfe
                              E30 Modder
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 807

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Kruzen
                              excellent car,
                              thanks

                              Originally posted by Kruzen
                              how are they as far as suspension goes though?

                              Thats the ride height i'm looking for, I don't want to have to worry about rubbing or anything on bad roads..
                              it is good for street... comfortable ride. i ran them for a couple years, no complaints. this setup will go on my next e30.

                              Originally posted by Kruzen
                              what did you change to and why?
                              ground control.. y? got a good deal on a complete used setup... was just looking for a more aggressive suspension minimizing body roll. they lack the comfort the eibach pro kit had.. two different animals w/ two different functions.

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