The suspension setup/ride height thread

[Ryan...]

15mm drop hats, IE springs, Bilstien sports. Not nearly as stiff as some people say it is, but its definitely noticeable over worn out stock pieces :)

[csermonet47]

Full GC Kit with shortened housings. This is full drop in the front and the tires are 40 profile. I didn't think I would be able to go low enough, but I did. So if you have this setup, 40s are doable.

[gverelli]

Full GC Kit with shortened housings. This is full drop in the front and the tires are 40 profile. I didn't think I would be able to go low enough, but I did. So if you have this setup, 40s are doable.

Oh man, please get some more pics up!

[Ant_e30]

csermonet, man you just owned this thread with that pic! i hate you for making me want the Full GC kit again too lol that kit will run out around $1000 more for me than BC Racing coils though :/

what rates did you go with? GC recommended 440lb all round but that sounds too soft to me. i was thinking around 575-650 front and 750 rear

[csermonet47]

I went with 400f/550r, but I would go a bit stiffer really. It is a little too soft for me. Thanks!

[L8 apexr]

I went with the same 400/550 rates,my kit should be here in a day or two.I have no intentions of using it for autox or track days,only backroad cruising on weekends.
Besides my track only toy is way way faster than pretty much any E30 will ever be.;)

[JeST]

Where did you guys purchase your GC kits? Shopping around now for them. Sorry for derail.

[csermonet47]

Ground Control ...

[JeST]

Was hoping some of you went through a vender who sold below retail.

[JeST]

^really? Not even a forum vendor?

[Moto-Mucci]

I went with 400f/550r, but I would go a bit stiffer really. It is a little too soft for me. Thanks!

You should be going stiffer in the rear.

I was at 440/550 - then found a spring rate calculator for the e30 and found I should have been at a 750 in the rear (if using a 440 up front).

Bought 750 rears and the ride was MUCH more balanced. She stuck in the corners like glue.

I'm selling a complete GC rear kit with 650 springs right now. If you're interested, click the sig.

[L8 apexr]

Too many unknown variables to say the car should have XX rates,maybe I want to just tour around in comfort and enjoy life.:)

[DrFraserCrane]

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

[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.

[PhatPat737]

HR race springs
Bilstein shocks
e90 drop hats