The suspension setup/ride height thread

[smonkbmw]

I found a set of used stock 325is springs (son is on a budget) - is that any improvement or drop?

the spring rates are different, but considering their age that wont make much of a difference. the best would be to find a used set of e30m3 springs. keep in mind if the shocks are old(er) it might be in your best interest to invest in some. bilstein HDs are a good reliable piece. also consider strut/shock mounts, control arms, control arm bushings, tie rods. if none of this has been done and youre past 100k its about that time.

good job taking him to driving courses, i wish more parents got involved like that around my area.

[kamotors]

H&R sports/billy sports settled in a little more now
with 20mm wheel spacers

[NOMAD]

New Bilstein Sport front strut inserts.
New Bilstein Sport rear shocks.
Vogtland Springs.
Cabrio E30 front 21mm swaybar.
E30 M3 rear 19mm swaybar.
New front Control arms and Powerflex offset control arm bushings.
Tires are some 185/60/14 the PO put on, so they are undersized...

[ethreezy90]

can someone explain to me the problem with running stock shocks with lowered springs like h and r races or ie stage 3's? do you absolutely have to buy nice shocks?

[lowlightbw]

stock shocks arent valved to handle the lowering. they will blow and your ride will go to shit.

[ethreezy90]

word thanks. i guess ill just run em til i have money for bilsteins.

[T Verdier]

haha I like how you roll

[slim_l2002]

Lowtec 60/50
RRT fixed camber plates
custom drop hats
spring haven't settled just put them on yesterday

I'll measure later on

[e30polak]

90 325i
Vogtland springs *w/ lower rear spring pad removed*
KYB shocks
Kopi reps 17 x 7.5
215/40/17 Falken Azenis RT-615s

One of the cleanest e30s I've seen in a while! Good work. :pimp:

[SpecM]

Lowtec 60/50
RRT fixed camber plates
custom drop hats
spring haven't settled just put them on yesterday

I'll measure later on

what wheels are those?

I don't know if I like them or not, but they've peaked my interest

[slim_l2002]

sports max 002 0 offset 16x8

[SpecM]

sports max 002 0 offset 16x8

oh yeah, should have known that

[DSP74]

Apex Springs- 2.4 inch drop

Bilstein Sport Shocks

This is a REALLY nice ride IMO!!!

[Danny]

H&R race with billy sports up front, gr2s out back.

17x7 Racinghart Reps with 215/40/17 Dunlop Dirreza Z1s

[golde30]

^^your front looks pretty low for H&R race...