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  • Nick325is
    E30 Fanatic
    • Oct 2003
    • 1409

    #16
    I've been running the GC coilover setup with the shortened front Konis for several years and have been very happy with them. If you can get the shortened front inserts and modify your strut housings you should. It's really nice to be able to have the car low and still have suspension travel.

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    • ngampleh
      E30 Addict
      • Jul 2012
      • 466

      #17
      Hello guys...

      I also interested with GC coilover.
      My current project is disc brake conversion for the rear and vented front.
      I'm still wondering the right ratio for 4cyl, in US gonna be 318is M42 engine for sure. In my place M40.
      My e30 is my first DD car, and in my place the road condition is awful, bumpy + pothole (on rainy season).

      I need some advice or suggestion for spring rate selection.
      Currently finish remove battery on trunk, like a 325i.
      It felt great for weight distribution, with most of them only me.
      All interior in place, no audio+subs

      this is my current suspension setup


      thanks
      Last edited by ngampleh; 02-04-2014, 07:16 AM.
      [ETA - E30 Adapters] 5 Lug kit with e46m3 front and e46 325/328i rear brake setup
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      • ngampleh
        E30 Addict
        • Jul 2012
        • 466

        #18
        bump... for advice
        [ETA - E30 Adapters] 5 Lug kit with e46m3 front and e46 325/328i rear brake setup
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        • Mr. Tasty
          No R3VLimiter
          • Jul 2011
          • 3421

          #19
          F350#/R500# works great for DD purposes. It is what I am running
          2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
          (Daily Driver)
          Full Mperformance Aero

          2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
          KW V2 Coilovers
          VRSF Catless Downpipes

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          • ngampleh
            E30 Addict
            • Jul 2012
            • 466

            #20
            Originally posted by codyep3
            F350#/R500# works great for DD purposes. It is what I am running
            thanks...
            did you shortened front strut or leave it stock?
            if so, how long you cut the strut?
            [ETA - E30 Adapters] 5 Lug kit with e46m3 front and e46 325/328i rear brake setup
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            [ETA - E30 Adapters] - 5 Lug kit | DTM Shifter | DSSR
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            • Mr. Tasty
              No R3VLimiter
              • Jul 2011
              • 3421

              #21
              Originally posted by ngampleh
              thanks...
              did you shortened front strut or leave it stock?
              if so, how long you cut the strut?
              I dont have the shortened strut/housings yet. I am going to soon. I am thinking 1.5-1.75 inches shortened, but I have pretty nice roads to drive on.
              2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
              (Daily Driver)
              Full Mperformance Aero

              2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
              KW V2 Coilovers
              VRSF Catless Downpipes

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              • ngampleh
                E30 Addict
                • Jul 2012
                • 466

                #22
                Originally posted by codyep3
                I dont have the shortened strut/housings yet. I am going to soon. I am thinking 1.5-1.75 inches shortened, but I have pretty nice roads to drive on.
                for shortened strut 1.5, will you use shorter shock insert g60 koni or keep it old insert?
                do you have some pic of your lowest + highest ride height?
                I need adjustable height for crappy road in my place
                [ETA - E30 Adapters] 5 Lug kit with e46m3 front and e46 325/328i rear brake setup
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                • Mr. Tasty
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 3421

                  #23
                  Originally posted by ngampleh
                  for shortened strut 1.5, will you use shorter shock insert g60 koni or keep it old insert?
                  do you have some pic of your lowest + highest ride height?
                  I need adjustable height for crappy road in my place
                  I was planning on using sw20 mr2 rear inserts. They are 4 inches shorter than stock e30. I don't have a picture of lowest height, but my signature is pretty low.
                  2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
                  (Daily Driver)
                  Full Mperformance Aero

                  2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
                  KW V2 Coilovers
                  VRSF Catless Downpipes

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                  • ngampleh
                    E30 Addict
                    • Jul 2012
                    • 466

                    #24
                    Originally posted by codyep3
                    I was planning on using sw20 mr2 rear inserts. They are 4 inches shorter than stock e30. I don't have a picture of lowest height, but my signature is pretty low.
                    16s on your signature, am I right?

                    CMIIW:D
                    [ETA - E30 Adapters] 5 Lug kit with e46m3 front and e46 325/328i rear brake setup
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                    [ETA - E30 Adapters] - 5 Lug kit | DTM Shifter | DSSR
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                    • Mr. Tasty
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Jul 2011
                      • 3421

                      #25
                      yes, let me find some better pictures
                      2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
                      (Daily Driver)
                      Full Mperformance Aero

                      2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
                      KW V2 Coilovers
                      VRSF Catless Downpipes

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                      • Mr. Tasty
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Jul 2011
                        • 3421

                        #26
                        [ATTACH]81539[/ATTACH]

                        car is raised about half an inch up from what I stick with DD wise.
                        2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
                        (Daily Driver)
                        Full Mperformance Aero

                        2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
                        KW V2 Coilovers
                        VRSF Catless Downpipes

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                        • Mr. Tasty
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Jul 2011
                          • 3421

                          #27

                          current picture ish..
                          2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
                          (Daily Driver)
                          Full Mperformance Aero

                          2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
                          KW V2 Coilovers
                          VRSF Catless Downpipes

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                          • ngampleh
                            E30 Addict
                            • Jul 2012
                            • 466

                            #28
                            ^^ thats enough slam on me..
                            what camber plate and rsm are using?
                            any pics for GC front sturt installation?
                            [ETA - E30 Adapters] 5 Lug kit with e46m3 front and e46 325/328i rear brake setup
                            ---------------------------------------------------------------
                            [ETA - E30 Adapters] - 5 Lug kit | DTM Shifter | DSSR
                            ---------------------------------------------------------------
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                            • getouth
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Jan 2010
                              • 3343

                              #29
                              ^^ those Gotti's are sick!
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                              • Mr. Tasty
                                No R3VLimiter
                                • Jul 2011
                                • 3421

                                #30
                                Originally posted by ngampleh
                                ^^ thats enough slam on me..
                                what camber plate and rsm are using?
                                any pics for GC front sturt installation?
                                Front camber plates are Ireland engineering


                                My rsms are just OEM ones. I didn't spend money on them, but I will be getting the billet with urethane insert ones.



                                As for pics of front strut installation, here is one from my convertible that I just converted last weekend.






                                2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
                                (Daily Driver)
                                Full Mperformance Aero

                                2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
                                KW V2 Coilovers
                                VRSF Catless Downpipes

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