The suspension setup/ride height thread

[SpecM]

sports max 002 0 offset 16x8

oh yeah, should have known that

[slim_l2002]

sports max 002 0 offset 16x8

[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

[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:

[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

[T Verdier]

haha I like how you roll

[ethreezy90]

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

[lowlightbw]

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

[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?

[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...

[kamotors]

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

[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.

[John in VA]

So no one uses stock BMW springs from one application to another? I've been through this thread & the one with spring rates.
Our faithful '85 325e has been driven by my wife, so has not had any performance mods - perfect the way it is, she says. It is now in my & 16 y/o son's hands! There is a hand's width between the top of the tires & bottom of wheel wells, so we'd like to bring it down a bit.
I found a set of used stock 325is springs (son is on a budget) - is that any improvement or drop?
Thanks in advance. Son & I have a chance to bond over this project! He will be spending some time behind the wheel with our NCC's highway safety school and Street Survivor programs.

[smonkbmw]

86 325e
-fresh control arms, fresh stock CABs, tie rods, mounts (f/r)
-bilstein sport/h&r sport
-SUPER thin pads in front, normal in rear.
-stock caps 195/65 F 205/60 R


89 328i (m52)
-fresh control arms, mounts, tierods, TreeHouse CABs
-bilstein sport, h&r race
-no pads F, stock R
-215/50/17 F&R

[T Verdier]

interesting note, i went through this whole thread, and it looks like the H&R sports have a lower front drop than the H&R race... that doesnt make any sense.

yeah that does look to be true in this thread but look at the difference between clay and justins front ends.


post some low tech 40/35MM drop.