Slamming an E30

[noE30]

Damn I didn't even think about the int'l shipping. Hmm looks like Iv'e got some thinking to do. I've got an interview soon and if that goes well I'll probably just ponny up for the coils.

[E30SPDFRK]

Thanks for the info, I think I'm gonna order that kit soon. I really wanted coils but the more I think about it I don't really need them yet.

If you want coils then you might as well save up the extra for them. I push the FK's pretty hard but I did end up selling my set and getting coils. Theres still no comparison to being able to change your spring rates and height this easily. The FK's are great for a low daily/back road fun car, but if you want real performance I'd say get the coils fa sho.

Sorry if that made your decision harder lol.

[Stephen]

Just a warning, int'l shipping comes out to quite a bit

[noE30]

H&R sports are 180 front 380 rear, the FK's are 375 all around. Probably about a 2" drop from where you are now.

Thanks for the info, I think I'm gonna order that kit soon. I really wanted coils but the more I think about it I don't really need them yet.

[E30SPDFRK]

I keep looking at that white car trying to convince myself to order that fk 75/50 kit, I was gonna save for coils but idk now. Does any one know how much more of a drop the fk kit offers over H&R sports because that's what I'm on now.

Also which setup is stiffer Sports or the fk kit?
Thanks

H&R sports are 180 front 380 rear, the FK's are 375 all around. Probably about a 2" drop from where you are now.

[ForcedFirebird]

measuring from the fender to ground is not the preferred way to measure ride height. Center of wheel to fender arch zenith is the appropriate measurement.

12"

[Philo]

Measuring from the fender to ground is not the preferred way to measure ride height. Center of wheel to fender arch zenith is the appropriate measurement.

[ForcedFirebird]

I dropped my car on the cheap, only problem I have is shock longevity (using stock ht shocks and keep getting them at the junkyard lol). I have a fabrication shop, so the necessary tools were at hand).

Found some 6.5" coil over springs during one of the visits to the wrecker and saw a Nissan with 2" shock towers and a coil over conversion. You can get the same thing on ebay (they are listed for Honda coil over conversion) get the high/low kit. Cut off the lower stock spring perch and grind it smooth, then weld a collar to let the adjustable seat sit on. Cut the threaded tube so that your damper retaining nut will hold the tube in place. Then you will have to drill the top perch that comes in the kit to fit your shock stud, that's it.

I started with the springs that came with the ebay kit, but now am using the Nissan springs, KYB shocks in front and Bilstiens in the rear.

I have an early high-arch car and stock bottlecap wheels 185/65 front, 195/60 rear...








My fenders are 23" off the ground all the way around.

[noE30]

I keep looking at that white car trying to convince myself to order that fk 75/50 kit, I was gonna save for coils but idk now. Does any one know how much more of a drop the fk kit offers over H&R sports because that's what I'm on now.

Also which setup is stiffer Sports or the fk kit?
Thanks

[ethrtyiS]

I am on a tight budget (as far as the wife knows, I am on a ZERO budget and that I am trading stuff off my parts car,..LOL) ANYWAY,..
I just ordered those cheap springs from slick car last week.
I know, most of the time you get what you pay for, but they will due for a while, it's really just my weekend car.
I'll let you know how they are next week.

Looking forward to seeing the stance and your review on them.

[E30SPDFRK]

I am, that picture is just showing the tire size. The white car is redhoodridah's old car with my old FK's. I never had any good pics of my car with the springs and the picture of his car doesnt show the tires too well.

[richardkeith97]

that looks like a massive tire if thats a 17" wheel. i thought u were on coilovers?

[E30SPDFRK]

That white e30 looks great. Whats the wheel/ tire setup sizes specifically.

17x8.5 et12, 205/40 front 215/45 rear. The rears are way too big, they almost don't fit in the fender



ignore my parking brake lol

[richardkeith97]

i almost bought those b4 i found r3v. def post pics i gota see the stance.

[alwaysinabimmer]

I am on a tight budget (as far as the wife knows, I am on a ZERO budget and that I am trading stuff off my parts car,..LOL) ANYWAY,..
I just ordered those cheap springs from slick car last week.
I know, most of the time you get what you pay for, but they will due for a while, it's really just my weekend car.
I'll let you know how they are next week.

cmon guys your holding out on him. All you have to do is Remove the shocks, drill holes in them to remove any pressure, then cut your springs in half. You will be slammed all the way to the ground. and its practically free.

But seriously,
http://www.slickcar.com/productdetai...ProductID=7350