The suspension setup/ride height thread

[e30BMart]

What would this : http://www.ground-control-store.com/.../II=121/CA=241

Plus bilstein sports be good for? I want a stiff but comfortable ride, height adjustability (want it arch same level as top of wheel or a bit lower) and good handling but dont need race performance, DD car :P

PS could I just put these as a swap and be OK or would I need camber adjustment and other stuff?
any pics?

[DrFraserCrane]

So the caliper hits on the hub mounting boss, not the spokes? In the past, I have had a wheel shop machine extra clearance boss when I have clearance issues like that.

yep, that huge pad is what hits. Havent had time to seek out a machine shop to do the work yet or in the alternative go to town on the caliper carrier

[dsm2002]

So the caliper hits on the hub mounting boss, not the spokes? In the past, I have had a wheel shop machine extra clearance boss when I have clearance issues like that.

[Yeee30]

here is what the ginormous back pad looks like on mine

i'll take a pic of mine hopefully tomorrow.

[DrFraserCrane]

weird cause where the hub makes contact with the wheel was machined down a little. esm provided me with 5mm spacers up front and it cleared the caliper bracket. with the rear. i didn't have to roll my rear fenders with the offset at 10, but since i spaced out the rear to et2, i had to roll it a little.

yeah, no such luck on my end with mine

here is what the ginormous back pad looks like on mine

[Yeee30]

mine are 16x8 et10's

yes there are caliper issues in the front on mine. had to grind the carrier (did not yet cut the front 'bar' off) a bit to get even 15mm spacers to get the wheels to clear the brakes

here is what it looked like from the front with GC touring plates maxed out with camber and a 205/45 tire

rear needs a good roll to work. but then again my tires (federals) are pretty beefy for 205's on 8's

weird cause where the hub makes contact with the wheel was machined down a little. esm provided me with 5mm spacers up front and it cleared the caliper bracket. with the rear. i didn't have to roll my rear fenders with the offset at 10, but since i spaced out the rear to et2, i had to roll it a little.

[DrFraserCrane]

So Grids. What offsets and are there any caliper clearance issues?

mine are 16x8 et10's

yes there are caliper issues in the front on mine. had to grind the carrier (did not yet cut the front 'bar' off) a bit to get even 15mm spacers to get the wheels to clear the brakes

here is what it looked like from the front with GC touring plates maxed out with camber and a 205/45 tire



rear needs a good roll to work. but then again my tires (federals) are pretty beefy for 205's on 8's

[dsm2002]

So Grids. What offsets and are there any caliper clearance issues?

[DrFraserCrane]

were like twins, kinda

kinda, but your extra lowness makes the wheels look way better

[Yeee30]

IE3 springs - both pads in the rear, GC touring camber plates up front with no pads. 205/45/16 tires

were like twins, kinda

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[E30_(1st Musk)_]

H&r race
Bilstein sports
15mm drop hats
m3 CABS

[e30BMart]

What would this : http://www.ground-control-store.com/.../II=121/CA=241

Plus bilstein sports be good for? I want a stiff but comfortable ride, height adjustability (want it arch same level as top of wheel or a bit lower) and good handling but dont need race performance, DD car :P

PS could I just put these as a swap and be OK or would I need camber adjustment and other stuff?

[PhatPat737]

HR race springs
Bilstein shocks
e90 drop hats

[freeride53]

Think I'm going to be updating my suspension this summer for track + drift duty.
Butttt...here it is currently.
-Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
-Bilstein Touring Front and Rears
-E90 Front Drop hats
-E30 M3 CABS
-14" Basketweaves
Plan to get it really tight this summer with:
-Strut Brace
-Anti-sway Bars
-New Struts
-New Tires (maybe new wheels too :D)
-Polyurethane Bushings
-Rolled Fenders
-Weight reduction in the trunk.

[DrFraserCrane]

IE3 springs - both pads in the rear, GC touring camber plates up front with no pads. 205/45/16 tires