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  • ThatOneEuroE30
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2013
    • 8626

    #1

    Raceland vs blisten

    I was looking at the the struts and shocks on my car and right now it seems Have koni shocks I cant tell what any of the other struts springs are. Anyways I'm going to do a suspension refresh and I really want coils so I can go low but I don't have the coin to shell out on 1500 systems. I was wondering what would be best just for everyday cruising I don't plan on tracking the car at all just some spirited driving from time to time.

    edit: after researching I've also found Jom coilovers would these work as well remember I'm not tracking this car.
    Last edited by ThatOneEuroE30; 03-09-2014, 07:02 PM.


    1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
    1991 318i 4dr slick top


    Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
    Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
    Mtech 2 turbo restoration
    Brilliantrot slick top "build"
  • IronFreak
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2012
    • 3702

    #2
    Look up Kingston's build thread. I did his coils......and they didn;t cost $1500. lucky for you, I'm local. I also did a little thread on building his coils.
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    • ME30W
      E30 Modder
      • Feb 2012
      • 811

      #3
      I'm not sure that you NEED coilovers if you just want the lowz.
      I like cats.

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      • nando
        Moderator
        • Nov 2003
        • 34827

        #4
        Chinese dampers vs german made and engineered. you decide.
        Build thread

        Bimmerlabs

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        • E30SPDFRK
          Moderator
          • Jul 2007
          • 5689

          #5
          Also,



          Kids these days
          Byron
          Leichtbau

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          • ThatOneEuroE30
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2013
            • 8626

            #6
            Originally posted by IronFreak
            Look up Kingston's build thread. I did his coils......and they didn;t cost $1500. lucky for you, I'm local. I also did a little thread on building his coils.
            How much would you charge me?
            Originally posted by nando
            Chinese dampers vs german made and engineered. you decide.
            I wasnt really asking which is better but which suits my needs more and if I really need to shell out eve close to 6 or 7 for blistens.


            1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
            1991 318i 4dr slick top


            Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
            Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
            Mtech 2 turbo restoration
            Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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            • IronFreak
              No R3VLimiter
              • Dec 2012
              • 3702

              #7
              first....KONI.

              KONI MARKET

              If it was me, do it, and do it once with GC. the coilover kit is like $429.
              Also talk with GC, I think they cut people a special deal on the Koni shocks if you buy the coil kit.

              I think you can get all the equipment sub $900 if you do it right.

              If you buy the stuff hit me up and we can talk moniez.....
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              • nando
                Moderator
                • Nov 2003
                • 34827

                #8
                $600-700? for bilsteins? you'd be getting ripped off for that price!
                Build thread

                Bimmerlabs

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                • ThatOneEuroE30
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2013
                  • 8626

                  #9
                  Originally posted by IronFreak
                  first....KONI.

                  KONI MARKET

                  If it was me, do it, and do it once with GC. the coilover kit is like $429.
                  Also talk with GC, I think they cut people a special deal on the Koni shocks if you buy the coil kit.

                  I think you can get all the equipment sub $900 if you do it right.

                  If you buy the stuff hit me up and we can talk moniez.....
                  Well the car has koni's in the rear already I cant tell about up front though. I just wish I knew what shape they were in I could use them. I'm working on refinishing my OZ turbos once there done I'll be ready for suspension.

                  Originally posted by nando
                  $600-700? for bilsteins? you'd be getting ripped off for that price!
                  I say 600-700 cause it would be blistens in all 4 corners and H&R springs.


                  1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
                  1991 318i 4dr slick top


                  Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
                  Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
                  Mtech 2 turbo restoration
                  Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                  • IronFreak
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Dec 2012
                    • 3702

                    #10
                    are the rears blown?
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                    1988 325is - TrackRat in progress

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                    • ThatOneEuroE30
                      R3V OG
                      • Dec 2013
                      • 8626

                      #11
                      Originally posted by IronFreak
                      are the rears blown?
                      Nope Look pretty much brand new except one is missing the koni sticker


                      1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
                      1991 318i 4dr slick top


                      Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
                      Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
                      Mtech 2 turbo restoration
                      Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                      • nando
                        Moderator
                        • Nov 2003
                        • 34827

                        #12
                        Originally posted by ThatOneEuroE30
                        Well the car has koni's in the rear already I cant tell about up front though. I just wish I knew what shape they were in I could use them. I'm working on refinishing my OZ turbos once there done I'll be ready for suspension.


                        I say 600-700 cause it would be blistens in all 4 corners and H&R springs.
                        my buddy who knows nothing about E30s found H&R sports with all 4 bilsteins for $580 shipped.. :p
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                        Bimmerlabs

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                        • ThatOneEuroE30
                          R3V OG
                          • Dec 2013
                          • 8626

                          #13
                          Raceland vs blisten

                          Originally posted by nando
                          my buddy who knows nothing about E30s found H&R sports with all 4 bilsteins for $580 shipped.. :p

                          Well he got a deal. If I was to buy that set up it would be new. Idk about second hand suspension I'd rather have new.


                          Edit: Could someone tell how I could identify what type of struts I have.
                          Last edited by ThatOneEuroE30; 03-10-2014, 01:34 PM.


                          1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
                          1991 318i 4dr slick top


                          Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
                          Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
                          Mtech 2 turbo restoration
                          Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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                          • nando
                            Moderator
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 34827

                            #14
                            that was a NEW price!
                            Build thread

                            Bimmerlabs

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                            • ThatOneEuroE30
                              R3V OG
                              • Dec 2013
                              • 8626

                              #15
                              Originally posted by nando
                              that was a NEW price!

                              Where did he get them from? Was it a forum member?


                              1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
                              1991 318i 4dr slick top


                              Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
                              Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
                              Mtech 2 turbo restoration
                              Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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