The suspension setup/ride height thread

[JeffR116]

I think I'm going to go with some IE Stage 3's, Bilstein Sports, and a shitload of poly bushings. I'm tired of the boat-like cushy ride. I want firm and direct.

[PУCCKAЯ_e30ka]

sometimes i wish i'd have an early rear arch e30 with euro bumps... then i could put IE3... but i just hate the stance with lower, late arches!

[BUDNUNTA]

RZs>Everything Else

[bmwm3n528]

IE Stage 3s,Bilstein sports, stock spring pads all around,all poly bushings in the rear Z3 reinforcements with IE aluminum mounts, fully rebuilt front end with offset lemforder cabs. No A/C or trunk tar.


BBS RZ378s with 225 50 15s Bridgestone RE71s(HUGE)




Hunter

They just keep on comin' !!

Can't wait to throw my RZs on the E30.

[StereoInstaller1]

On the cheap side: KYB/B+G's
215/40/17 on a set of Niche Pultecs

Now with subwoofer/amplification, rear is appropriately low.

99% of dentage is gone too, plus it is all shiny and trim repainted.

Luke

[BUDNUNTA]

IE Stage 3s,Bilstein sports, stock spring pads all around,all poly bushings in the rear Z3 reinforcements with IE aluminum mounts, fully rebuilt front end with offset lemforder cabs. No A/C or trunk tar.


BBS RZ378s with 225 50 15s Bridgestone RE71s(HUGE)

**Update**
IE3s do have rake




Hunter

[backtrail69]

OT, that's a sensational looking 4dr.

Thanks Man. It used to be my DD, but now its my weekly driver since going to school. Saves a lot on gas money. I do what I can to keep it clean. My other 2 bimmers are at home under covers for the winter.

[bmwm3n528]

1987 325 4 dr.

H&R race springs, Bilstein sports, M3 CABs, M3 al control arms, IE 25/22 sways, IE billet rear shock mount, Kmac camber plates, IE front strut brace, Ronal LS 15x7.5 et 25 with Kuhmo ecsta 711 215/50 r15s.

OT, that's a sensational looking 4dr.

[backtrail69]

1987 325is (soon to be upgraded)

Sparco front strut brace, Tokiko illumina front struts, bilstein HD rears, intrax springs (from 4ce30's red 325is) and e46 cabrio rear shock mounts with Z3 reinforcements. Rota slipstream 16x8 et20 with Hankook Venus rs2 225/45 r16.


1987 325 4 dr.

H&R race springs, Bilstein sports, M3 CABs, M3 al control arms, IE 25/22 sways, IE billet rear shock mount, Kmac camber plates, IE front strut brace, Ronal LS 15x7.5 et 25 with Kuhmo ecsta 711 215/50 r15s.

[matt]

Pics, Trent?

Hell, if the price is right, I might even buy a set...

[Maluco]

This is exactly why you should never upgrade wheels before suspension...-Erik

I had to put them on to see/feel/throw up. The above quote is a 'Golden Rule' for sure. Besides these were Enkei's a.k.a type of shiite that should never be placed on our E30's... (craigslist = sold = trip to Austin to buy some dope BBS reps *see next quote's addressing)

I had my wheels stacked in my garage for months because I refused to put them on my car before I lowered it. (years ago)-Erik

Yes sir indeed, I have my wheels sitting, same as you, for months, waiting for the drop, very close to buying the BTS-7511 pkg but that is a whole other story/thread. I'm juggling priorities on my BM right now.... Cheers

[erik325i]

LOL!!!!!! Hitting switches biatches. (sorry, had too)

This is exactly why you should never upgrade wheels before suspension...

I had my wheels stacked in my garage for months because I refused to put them on my car before I lowered it. (years ago)

-Erik

[Maluco]

LOL!!!!!! Hitting switches biatches. (sorry, had too)

No rear sway is the way to go for sure.

Seriously Trent, I'm thinking about doing the same thing, so I'd love to see what you've done with this.

I will have the upper mounts for sale soon. I will show you some pix of what I am working with.

[matt]

No rear sway is the way to go for sure.

Seriously Trent, I'm thinking about doing the same thing, so I'd love to see what you've done with this.