Suspension Set ups?

[S13_E30]

Well after selling my 240 i'm going to start working on my e30, first thing that I will take on is the suspension, wheel bearings and diff support. I was doing some research and came across the Turner Motorsports website and the "NASA Pro Racing Spec E30 Suspension Kit" you guys have any feedback on this? It seems pretty reasonable for that price. the E30 will be a DD, some might say it might be too much for a DD, but I wouldn't mind spending a lil extra cash. Let me know what you guys think about it.

The link: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-41...nsion-kit.aspx

[MR 325]

First off...

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/announcement.php?f=98

Second off, that is a nice combo of great parts. I'm sure you'd be very happy with that setup.

[S13_E30]

Let me move this thread then. lol

[S13_E30]

wait....it moved on its own :O lol thanks

[S13_E30]

But one thing that I am worried about, is well how much lower will my e30 be after this kit? My M42 oil pan is pretty exposed and hangs pretty low, im worried about maybe cracking it. Know of any custom oil pans anywhere?

[GThomas]

But one thing that I am worried about, is well how much lower will my e30 be after this kit? My M42 oil pan is pretty exposed and hangs pretty low, im worried about maybe cracking it. Know of any custom oil pans anywhere?

e28 m5 motor mounts will give you about 3/4 inch more breathing room from the pan to the plate.

http://www.raceskids.com/joomla/

I would highly recommend this (coming from someone who broke a pan with the skidplate). The skidplate is a no brainer with the m42 pan sitting so low, also with old motor mounts it may sit/rest on the skidplate which essentially transfers any impact to the pan.

[S13_E30]

e28 m5 motor mounts will give you about 3/4 inch more breathing room from the pan to the plate.

http://www.raceskids.com/joomla/

I would highly recommend this (coming from someone who broke a pan with the skidplate). The skidplate is a no brainer with the m42 pan sitting so low, also with old motor mounts it may sit/rest on the skidplate which essentially transfers any impact to the pan.

Most def. going to look into it.

[einstein57]

I can't speak on the m42 but i've never even scratched my oil pan on the m20 with that suspension even after 3 years of somewhat careless driving.

[S13_E30]

I can't speak on the m42 but i've never even scratched my oil pan on the m20 with that suspension even after 3 years of somewhat careless driving.

So you have the same suspension set up?

well the streets I drive on are pretty crappy and potholes everywhere. hopefully Ill be as lucky as you.

[MR 325]

But one thing that I am worried about, is well how much lower will my e30 be after this kit? My M42 oil pan is pretty exposed and hangs pretty low, im worried about maybe cracking it. Know of any custom oil pans anywhere?

Don't know the drop specs but it won't be super slammed since the 318 is a lighter car.

I do agree with getting a skid plate though.

[S13_E30]

what about these? I could buy the sway bars seperately.

http://www.jmautoracing.com/19841991-series-e304-racing-brseries-coilovers-p-55585.html

[kennyvb]

If I had I were you:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=2957699

And some Bilstein Sport shocks.

[S13_E30]

If I had I were you:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=2957699

And some Bilstein Sport shocks.

hmm that sorta caught my attention. But i just talked to a buddy of mine, he is gonna try to hook me up with D2 Coilovers might get them for about 1/2 the price. which is alot lol. if he isnt able too then i might jump on those....now i got to start looking at wheels see what i can fit on there.

[kennyvb]

From what I know, D2 coilovers are junk. I had KSports (rebadged, they were dirt cheap too) on my WRX and they were junk. Springs were too soft. Taiwanese or something made.

[S13_E30]

From what I know, D2 coilovers are junk. I had KSports (rebadged, they were dirt cheap too) on my WRX and they were junk. Springs were too soft. Taiwanese or something made.

I have actually heard the oppsite. Alot of car ppl I know have them and they have never complained and they all have different makes of cars ranging from Nissans, Infinitys, Lexus, Toyotas, BMW, Hondas, Dodge, VW. and many other others. Ill do a little more research