GC Coilovers or HR springs/Billy sport for Cabriolet?

[BadfishTX]

I wanted to do suspension first on my 93' 325ci Cabrio first but had to buy kopi Alpina 17 " 4x100 rims from Abrahams first because of limited time offer.

Next is either buying ground control coilovers or HR race springs with billstein sport struts/shocks. I'm sure springs with billys ride better. Anybody have pictures of a cabrio with either set up? Plans in future are mtech II body kit, 24v swap, and rx-7 brake upgrades. I have seen pictures of coupes with set up but not cabrio's. Car might see the track some day but will be primarily a second vehicle and weekend toy. Any suggestions or pictures are appreciated. Thanks

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[Vivek]

I'm on H&R race right now and I'm upgrading to GC coils. I got these in a deal, but I don't see any reason to buy race/bilsteins over GC new. It's like $350 for race springs, then $500+ for Bilstein sports. GC street coilovers with Koni adjustables (much better than bilsteins) is a thousand bucks. I'd get the coils, make sure to get an X-brace since you have a vert.

[Balleristic31]

Race springs and Billy's will not necessarily result in better ride quality. If you properly match shock valving and spring rates on the gc kit it will yield a much better ride than Billy's and hr race

[BadfishTX]

I'm on H&R race right now and I'm upgrading to GC coils. I got these in a deal, but I don't see any reason to buy race/bilsteins over GC new. It's like $350 for race springs, then $500+ for Bilstein sports. GC street coilovers with Koni adjustables (much better than bilsteins) is a thousand bucks. I'd get the coils, make sure to get an X-brace since you have a vert.

I will research the x brace. There are so many different sets of gc coilovers. Any suggestions as to which is best? What is difference between street touring and complete kit?

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[BadfishTX]

Race springs and Billy's will not necessarily result in better ride quality. If you properly match shock valving and spring rates on the gc kit it will yield a much better ride than Billy's and hr race

I have used springs in past but never coilovers. How would I find out the proper match for valving and spring rate?

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[Vivek]

Call or email GC and they'll help you with specific questions like that. I believe that they'll adjust the Konis to your spring rates before shipping it to you. Comfort and performance damper-wise is not simply soft=comfort and stiff=performance. It's more of an issue of the dampers being correctly matched to your spring rates, which will then play a large factor in comfort and performance.

[acolella76]

Penske

[BadfishTX]

Call or email GC and they'll help you with specific questions like that. I believe that they'll adjust the Konis to your spring rates before shipping it to you. Comfort and performance damper-wise is not simply soft=comfort and stiff=performance. It's more of an issue of the dampers being correctly matched to your spring rates, which will then play a large factor in comfort and performance.

Have a contact there? Communicated with a guy there and was laughing at the horrible service.

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[Massimo]

penske

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[Vivek]

Have a contact there? Communicated through email with a guy there and was laughing at the horrible service.

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Seriously? I've been emailing Mark for the past few weeks, and just ordered today. His email was just under the contact section of the website. He's also a member on here and may chime in at any minute.

[idanity]

I wanted to do suspension first on my 93' 325ci Cabrio first but had to buy kopi Alpina 17 " 4x100 rims from Abrahams first because of limited time offer.

Next is either buying ground control coilovers or HR race springs with billstein sport struts/shocks. I'm sure springs with billys ride better. Anybody have pictures of a cabrio with either set up? Plans in future are mtech II body kit, 24v swap, and rx-7 brake upgrades. I have seen pictures of coupes with set up but not cabrio's. Car might see the track some day but will be primarily a second vehicle and weekend toy. Any suggestions or pictures are appreciated. Thanks

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you asking for the springs or the wheels

mine..(here) is on gc / eibach springs, on stock perches. with 17" wheels (et 25)



this picture, you can clik on it to open a new window and see 2 more bigger sizes.

Have a contact there? Communicated through email with a guy there and was laughing at the horrible service.

last time i called i was talking with Tanner or some name with a T...always got good service and real people. 1st time i heard of a bad service exp.
call back and ask for another rep.

[DRTSRFR]

Communicated through email with a guy there and was laughing at the horrible service.

BadfishTX


May I ask who you were corresponding with?

I was on vacation last week...


Mark

[BadfishTX]

BadfishTX


May I ask who you were corresponding with?

I was on vacation last week...


Mark

Can't remember the persons name. I have been in communication with GC through e-mail and have been getting great service. I have heard nothing but great things about you guys and definatley plan on using you for my suspension set up.

[MC Hammered]

I had both suspension setups in my vert and you can see pics using the link in my signature.

[BadfishTX]

Just ordered the GC Street Touring Kit. I have to say I am very impressed with Marks knowledge and great customer service. Walked me through everything and set me up with a coilover set that was custom for my plans for the vehicle. I cant wait to see the product! And even more cant wait to install it! Thanks Mark