The suspension setup/ride height thread

[sticksdaman]

I've got kyb gas a just, that were on the car for who knows how long and i just recently installed some h&r sports. It sits about factory height in the rear and right where i want in the front. Trunk tar, seats trunk lining removed. Spring pads are still in, it's been about 3 weeks, how long does it usually take for them to settle?

the stuff you removed from the trunk probably cancelled out any height you would have lost by installing springs. removing your spring pads would probably be the way to go to get some of that back

[Aerton]

MORE CONVERTIBLE CAB VERT CABRIOLE ETC PLEASE
I'm shopping for suspension, I have stressed over this more than when I bought my house!!! And either one can you get out of once you buy them.

Hello Guys,

Please more pics and data on Convertibles, Cabrio, Verts

I guess the default is H&R (conv specific) and Bilsteins.

Anyone have the Bavarian Auto suspension on their Cabs????

[lagoon]

they're 16's, he states the tire size. and i think they are remembers and not rs's.

[One21Two]

einstein57

einstein57 what kind of rims are those? are they 16" or 17" are they from an 5 series e39?

[einstein57]

H&r race springs with bilstein sports
kmac camber caster in front, bav auto eccentric bolts in rear
i think the eccentric bolts raised the back with the camber dialed out.
205/50/16 tires

[iwantone]

Vogtland Springs
KYB GR2 Shocks
IE Sways 25mm/22mm
15x7 +12off with 205/55/15 Kumho SPTs



springs are decently stiff. but the shocks are dont offer sufficient dampening.
they are stock replacement shocks, i dont recommend them for aggresive driving.
the sways made a big difference in the tightness of the car.
the car is fairly soft still, and very comfy for daily driving

i WILL upgrade to coilovers down the line

[BUDNUNTA]

1991 318is H&R Sports with Konis, ST Sways, M3 Offset cabs, New OEM bushings throughout
15x7 Kosei K1s 27mm offset
205-50-15 Yokohama AVS ES100


I daily drive this car. A perfect setup for a daily driver. E30s should come from the factory like this.



Hunter

[Aerton]

More pics and data on Convertibles, Cabrio, Verts

Hello Guys,

Please more pics and data on Convertibles, Cabrio, Verts

I guess the default is H&R (conv specific) and Bilsteins.

Anyone have the Bavarian Auto suspension on their Cabs????

[sticksdaman]

195 60 14 front 195 65 14 rear

[e30damen]

bump for a good thread

[kenny17]

I've got kyb gas a just, that were on the car for who knows how long and i just recently installed some h&r sports. It sits about factory height in the rear and right where i want in the front. Trunk tar, seats trunk lining removed. Spring pads are still in, it's been about 3 weeks, how long does it usually take for them to settle?

[Aerton]

H&R Sports
Bilstein Sport Shocks

This is a great pic, can you guys post your convertible pics with suspension information, that is my project for this short N East season.
Any advise will be appreciated.
Thanks

[ldsbeaker]

Of course this is all subjective: what's tight or stiff to you might be bearable to me... and I'm sure that your roads are a lot different from mine.
But I appreciate your quick response. There's only one way to really find out without riding in someone else's car...

[ANDRÜ]

By tight, do you mean stiff (knocking out your fillings)? Do you mean it handles great? Or are you using the NASCAR tight (understeers)?
I'm thinking about getting 500# fronts and 800# rears, that's why I ask. I thought around 800# was pretty high....

Both. Super tight handling, and a very stiff ride. You can literally feel the road. Its worth it though

[ldsbeaker]

H&R Gruppe G springs custom made for a race m3
680 front
790 rear
(Retardedly tight handling)

By tight, do you mean stiff (knocking out your fillings)? Do you mean it handles great? Or are you using the NASCAR tight (understeers)?
I'm thinking about getting 500# fronts and 800# rears, that's why I ask. I thought around 800# was pretty high....