Drifting: H&R Springs vs. Billy Sport Shocks

[Andy.B]

Here is my advice for cheap performance suspension. This is what we are using on our AutoX car. I think it would work fine for your Drift Project. I know some other people may not agree with what I am going to say, but it works for us and we are super stingy on money.

1) Find used coil over adjusters for the front. (We bouhgt ours for $25, they were used Ground Control)
2) Buy some used springs (We are using 500# in the front) you are going to want 60mm to 2.5" diameter springs
3) Buy 1 spring from QA1 from Summit or Jegs. get a 10-11" and cut it in half (these are $37 each. (we started with a 650#
4) find used shocks. we were able to find used 318 bilsteins form a junk yard for $200

it handles pretty well. the shocks are not valved for this high of a spring rate, but it works. its just not optimized.

I think you should be able to achieve this set up for under $400.

This is really pretty great advice for getting a workable setup. I may actually look into following a similar path the upgrade the suspension on my gf's e30.

[betheclient]

Did you even read my post? Actually, it's become clear to me you've never even had your car sideways but now you think you've got drifting all figured out and what parts you need. Well sorry but that GC setup isn't gonna do you any better especially once you slam the car and end up with so much rear toe-in that the car is almost impossible to handle a drift - and you still haven't done anything about your shocks.

But don't listen to people that actually know anything - listen to people that make general "you need coils" statements and other retards that think no-name springs are quality because they drove their car 15 miles and the car didn't explode.

I have no idea why you call others who gave suggestions "retards" just because they didn't share your opinion.

And don't accuse me of thinking I've got everything figured out just minutes after you see me posting further questions and showing the basic decency to acknowledge "thanks everyone for your suggestions." Maybe you should try thanking someone for a change.

Andy's right. Lose the attitude "dude" - the article links I shared contained info on why some people prefer coilovers for drifting. If different views make you angry, then maybe this Internet thing isn't for you. And please drop that ludicrous "Stay off the honda forums. You're driving a BMW now" act.

[betheclient]

Here is my advice for cheap performance suspension. This is what we are using on our AutoX car. I think it would work fine for your Drift Project. I know some other people may not agree with what I am going to say, but it works for us and we are super stingy on money.

1) Find used coil over adjusters for the front. (We bouhgt ours for $25, they were used Ground Control)
2) Buy some used springs (We are using 500# in the front) you are going to want 60mm to 2.5" diameter springs
3) Buy 1 spring from QA1 from Summit or Jegs. get a 10-11" and cut it in half (these are $37 each. (we started with a 650#
4) find used shocks. we were able to find used 318 bilsteins form a junk yard for $200

it handles pretty well. the shocks are not valved for this high of a spring rate, but it works. its just not optimized.

I think you should be able to achieve this set up for under $400.

Great stuff, thank you. Impressive spring setup, the spring rate is higher than the H&R Racing ones according to the spring rates table: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=210414