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  • alexlandro
    Member
    • Mar 2014
    • 69

    #31
    Ix insert works really well !!! I cut off 2 inches with 6 inch spring, I have all the adjustment I want. I don't remember the exact size of the spacer I put.

    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=319393

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    • Roysneon
      R3V Elite
      • Apr 2010
      • 4505

      #32
      OK guys, finally got my strut housings off, cutting them up this afternoon. Just one more lame question, what are you all using for spacers to make up the difference between how much you cut and how much shorter the insert is?
      For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
      Originally posted by mbonanni
      I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

      I am a pursit now.

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      • nando
        Moderator
        • Nov 2003
        • 34827

        #33
        just cut the tubes to the right length for the struts? I think you want about 1/8" sticking out the top or something.

        my koni race inserts came with these little rings for that though.
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        Bimmerlabs

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        • Roysneon
          R3V Elite
          • Apr 2010
          • 4505

          #34
          If I cut 4" out of my housings I'd be totally dumped, all the time always. Like, iS lip scraping on flat surface. I'm using some tubing I had in the basement.
          For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
          Originally posted by mbonanni
          I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

          I am a pursit now.

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          • ST1G
            R3V OG
            • Oct 2012
            • 6689

            #35
            Originally posted by Roysneon
            If I cut 4" out of my housings I'd be totally dumped, all the time always. Like, iS lip scraping on flat surface. I'm using some tubing I had in the basement.
            So you went with IX koni's and cut 2 inches? I think this is what I'm going to do, I'd love to see some photos.

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            • Roysneon
              R3V Elite
              • Apr 2010
              • 4505

              #36
              Yeah it was a little more than 2. Like 2.5. With the standard 6" springs from the GE kit turned all the way up, it's still lower than it was with them all the way down with stock length housings. I'll try to get pics tonight.
              For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
              Originally posted by mbonanni
              I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

              I am a pursit now.

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              • Roysneon
                R3V Elite
                • Apr 2010
                • 4505

                #37
                Also now my 215/40R17's are too big for the front fenders haha. Rears can still come down some, going to do that tonight hopefully.
                For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                Originally posted by mbonanni
                I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                I am a pursit now.

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                • Roysneon
                  R3V Elite
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 4505

                  #38
                  Originally posted by Roysneon
                  I'm still playing with the ride height, rear needs to come down, front does too. Need to pound the fuck out of my front fenders first.








                  It will be lower, don't worry. This is about as high as it goes with the new suspension. GE coils with iX Konis. Housings shortened like 2.5", 5" springs. 215/40R17 tires. Photos suck, I feel like uploading from my phone to Imgur didn't help anything.
                  For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                  Originally posted by mbonanni
                  I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                  I am a pursit now.

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                  • nando
                    Moderator
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 34827

                    #39
                    It really depends on where you weld the perches too
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                    Bimmerlabs

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                    • ak-
                      R3V OG
                      • May 2009
                      • 12422

                      #40
                      Would love to hear your opinion on the ride quality.

                      1991 325iS turbo

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                      • Roysneon
                        R3V Elite
                        • Apr 2010
                        • 4505

                        #41
                        Originally posted by ak-
                        Would love to hear your opinion on the ride quality.
                        So much better than Bilstein. I have the Konis a quarter turn from full stiff and now the car rides like it has a "sports" suspension, not hydraulic rams for front dampers. It doesn't feel bouncy in the front, either, so even at almost full soft it seems the dampers can keep the stiff springs in check. Once I have the height set I'm going to experiment with the dampening.
                        For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                        Originally posted by mbonanni
                        I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                        I am a pursit now.

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                        • Roysneon
                          R3V Elite
                          • Apr 2010
                          • 4505

                          #42
                          Originally posted by nando
                          It really depends on where you weld the perches too
                          True. I set them up so that the threaded collars are just below the top of the strut tube. Maybe 1/8" between the gland nut and the collar. I honestly forget how long the collar is.
                          For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                          Originally posted by mbonanni
                          I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                          I am a pursit now.

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                          • ST1G
                            R3V OG
                            • Oct 2012
                            • 6689

                            #43
                            In interesting. I think I'm going to go with that same set up, that sounds nice.

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                            • nando
                              Moderator
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 34827

                              #44
                              Originally posted by Roysneon
                              So much better than Bilstein.
                              agreed. I'll never run Bilstein again.
                              Build thread

                              Bimmerlabs

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                              • Benjamin_Button
                                Grease Monkey
                                • Mar 2014
                                • 384

                                #45
                                Originally posted by nando
                                agreed. I'll never run Bilstein again.
                                Interesting. Can you elaborate on why you believe koni>billies? Looking to upgrade in the near future.
                                ~Stay Thirsty~

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