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Originally posted by nrubenstein View PostBottoming out the shock and slamming your skidplate into the ground are two different things. With 2" of clearance, nothign is going to stop you from grounding the skidplate, but stiffer springs would help.
After going on a drive to test out the suspension going over various road conditions and dips at 40-60mph the suspension soaked them all up.
The issue I have is with ground clearance as going down a crappy alley made the skidplate kiss the ground.Last edited by MC Hammered; 09-07-2010, 09:10 PM.
My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty
My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina
My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica
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FWIW im running the GC coilover conversion kit with 450lb front and 650lb rear. Using bilstein sports and tucking rear and a little front. Never bottom out unless I slam a pothole on these shitty roads.
I would rather have their full setup but i already had the shocks and did it for pretty cheap.
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Originally posted by UDelaware30 View PostFWIW im running the GC coilover conversion kit with 450lb front and 650lb rear. Using bilstein sports and tucking rear and a little front. Never bottom out unless I slam a pothole on these shitty roads.
I would rather have their full setup but i already had the shocks and did it for pretty cheap.
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I ordered from Bimmerworld and talked to them about what I needed. They told me not to overspring the shocks, since they were not custom valved Bilsteins.
They recommended the 350/475 setup, and it has been perfect. If I go all the way down on the front, it does bottom out though.E30- 1989 325is
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so my tires on when i got the rims were 205 40 16....
which would be better 215 45 16 all around?
i like thicker tires and saw a few people running 225 50 16 in the rear and 215 45 16 in the front.Originally posted by blunttechr3v does not fuck around. First you get banned, then they shoot you
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Originally posted by Killacortes View Postso my tires on when i got the rims were 205 40 16....
which would be better 215 45 16 all around?
i like thicker tires and saw a few people running 225 50 16 in the rear and 215 45 16 in the front.
My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty
My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina
My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica
Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible
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Originally posted by Killacortes View Postrunnin 16x8 et0
i know et0 is a horrible idea and stick out a little but i have fender roller on standby
Save up longer and get the full coilover suspension. You'll be happier that you did, since it includes everything you need and since you are essentially starting from scratch any way you go. Patience is key.
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