The suspension setup/ride height thread

[Danny]

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

Its with spring pads all in too.

[golde30]

Its with spring pads all in too.

weird. i have mine all out and my car sits about 1/2" at least higher...

[Danny]

I have totally rebuilt front suspension as well?

Maybe that has something to do with it?

I doubt it though.

[DSP74]

Nice car man.

[golde30]

I have totally rebuilt front suspension as well?
Maybe that has something to do with it?
I doubt it though.

no, it doesnt. i rebuilt mine completely 1 month ago.i am however, riding on e30 m3 stuff...

[Danny]

no, it doesnt. i rebuilt mine completely 1 month ago.i am however, riding on e30 m3 stuff...

That's definitely strange.

Maybe look into some bekkers drop hats?

Or if you REALLY want it lower, coilovers?

[golde30]

eh, coilovers...been there done that. i just want to fix my stance a lil bit.

[Danny]

eh, coilovers...been there done that. i just want to fix my stance a lil bit.

Re-weld the strut perches?

Or is that ridiculously dangerous?

I have some extras I can sell you cheap if you wanna experiment.

[DSP74]

Re-weld the strut perches?

Or is that ridiculously dangerous?

I have some extras I can sell you cheap if you wanna experiment.

extra coilover sleeves or strut housings?

[Danny]

Strut housings

[Moto-Mucci]

wtf are spring pads? Same as bump stops??

Anyone had any problems with the C3 kit? I've heard nothing but good so far, just wondering if there are any 'down the line' horror stories.

[sticksdaman]

Spring pads are exactly what they sound like. Rubber pads that prevent metal to metal contact with the car's body or other suspension components. Essentially they exist for comfort and some people remove them to lower their cars a bit more. They are not bump stops.

[Moto-Mucci]

Interesting. Thanks.

[i017249]

Need your help!!!

I purchased a H&R spring (50406) and installed it in my 320i but I did not get the desired height.

My rear is just too high. Please tell me what to do.

[smonkbmw]

Need your help!!!

I purchased a H&R spring (50406) and installed it in my 320i but I did not get the desired height.

My rear is just too high. Please tell me what to do.

how much of a drop were you expecting?
what shocks are you using?
how many spring pads are installed front and rear?

running bigger tires will make the car sit higher. if you wanted more than that you should have gone with the h&r race spring.

h&rs make the car have "rake" generally, the rear will sit higher in the front, its supposed to do that. in your pic it almost looks like you dont have the h&rs installed at all.....