The suspension setup/ride height thread

[mccor023]

H&R races, front drophats, kyb struts, camaro agx route in rear. Offset CAB's. All pads in. 205/50's on 15x7 square. Thinking of going with a 15mm rear spring pad.

Do you mean e90 drophats?
I was about to get race or ie stage 3 w/ e90 drophats but was hoping for more low. I noticed your on 205/50 and I would be 225/50 so maybe that would make up some.

[Zzyzx85]

anyone have photos of a car on H&R Sport (29664 aka the Euro red sport springs)?

[meengreene30]

Do you mean e90 drophats?
I was about to get race or ie stage 3 w/ e90 drophats but was hoping for more low. I noticed your on 205/50 and I would be 225/50 so maybe that would make up some.

yes e90 drophats give you 15mm(1/2 in.) most people cut a coil off ie3's cause of reverse rake on a late model. the 225's are a wider tire, won't make you lower. soo many setups run on here, do some searching i'm sure you'll find something you like.

[meengreene30]

here's another pic for ya, personally i don't wanna go any lower, i still brace for impact sometimes when i see a bump or whatnot late. haha. I have excactly 4 fingers clearance under my pan. I run condor's motor mounts if that makes a differance not sure.

[mccor023]

here's another pic for ya, personally i don't wanna go any lower, i still brace for impact sometimes when i see a bump or whatnot late. haha. I have excactly 4 fingers clearance under my pan. I run condor's motor mounts if that makes a differance not sure.

Thanks, I think we are about the same height now and I was referring to if your 205/50/15 your overall tire diameter is a touch less than mine. Im on vogtlands now with IE spacers out back to raise it up. Im definitely needing stiffer springs and I was hoping to bring the front down a touch, but its not the priority.

[ngampleh]

Ground Control Coilovers
450F/700R
Sectioned housings
16x8.5/9 et13.5/13
205/45 all around
Dumped all the way

how long you shortened strut housing?
touring or race camber plates?

[studawg]

BC C/O's
5mm spacers

Best looking E30 Ive seen yet, perfect IMO

[ParsedOut]

H&R Sports with all spring pads removed
Stock bottlecaps with 185/65/14 (lol!) tires
M50 motor (heavier than M20)

Before



After

[jesse_e30]

For the guys who are running the GC semi-coilovers, are you talking about the coilover conversion kit that is just the adjustable sleeves that are around $400? And if so how do you like them?

[JRKOUPE]

semi coilover???..


what is that?

[F34R]

For the guys who are running the GC semi-coilovers, are you talking about the coilover conversion kit that is just the adjustable sleeves that are around $400? And if so how do you like them?

Just get the 1,500 kit with the shortened, adjustable inserts(you will LOVE the ride).

They do the job, typically you will be a good bit lower than H&R race with drop hats. Here is my first e30 back in '08 on GC conversion with Bilstein sports:

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=121/CA=241

semi coilover???..

what is that?

He is talking about those^

[Cletonius]

Just get the 1,500 kit with the shortened, adjustable inserts(you will LOVE the ride).

This x1000. Best decision I made was getting the kit. It rides very nice.

[e30 Dabs]

IE3s, drop hats, bilstein sports, no pads up front, both pads in rear. 205/45/16 tires

Have this same setup waiting to go on my car. Seeing this made me that more excited. Super clean car.

[dmmai]

1990 325is
Old School - D.D. and Toy
H & R Cup Kit Suspension + IE Adjustable Swaybars + GC Camber Plates
RD Strut Brace + Turner Cross-Drilled Rotors + Porterfield Pads
Z3 Short Shift + Rota RB 16x8" Wheels ET20

[dpmcdonald]

I've looked all over for the setup I am putting together and have yet to find it. I am hopeful it will turn out well! Here is what my setup will be:

1991 318is
Suspension: Lowtec 60/50 springs (no front pads) with GC Touring camber plates (which provide 12mm additional drop)
Wheels: ESM 004 17x8 et20 with 215/40r17 rubber

Pictures coming soon...