Can you identify this suspension setup?

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  • dvallis
    E30 Fanatic
    • Oct 2015
    • 1472
    #1

    Can you identify this suspension setup?

    I bought this suspension upgrade 2nd hand for a good price. It came off an E30 with S52 engine swap. Mechanic that removed and sold them didn't know the history, so I'm trying to ID the bits and pieces.

    Front shocks are marked with 0613P36 0335H2. Google has nothing. My best guess is Bilstein Sport F4-P36-0335.

    Front strut housing looks to be modified from stock, with a perch welded at 14.5" for Ground Control spring adjusters. Pretty much exactly like this video.

    Front springs are Eibach 0600.250.0400. 6" length, 2.5" ID, 400 lb/in

    Rear shocks are marked with 24-020275 B36-2027, so I am sure they are Bilstein B8 rear shocks.

    Rear springs are Eibach 0500.225.0650. 5" length, 2.5" ID, 650 lb/in

    Could any suspension experts out there comment?
    Thanks

    "And then we broke the car. Again." Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"

    1987 E30 3L Turbo Stroker Das Beast
    2002 E39 M5
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    • YosemiteSam
      E30 Fanatic
      • Apr 2011
      • 1303
      #2
      It looks like ground control adjusters to me. They label all their stuff now, so I guess it might be one of their old kits.

      http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=121/CA=241
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        • Northern
          R3V Elite
          • Nov 2010
          • 5040
          #3
          100% GC spring/perch kit with bilsteins.
          Originally posted by priapism
          My girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.
          Originally posted by shameson
          Usually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30

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            • dvallis
              E30 Fanatic
              • Oct 2015
              • 1472
              #4
              Dumb question (I R Suspension Noob) but what keeps the rear springs from falling out if the rear unloads enough? They look just to be held by compression from the cars weight.
              "And then we broke the car. Again." Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"

              1987 E30 3L Turbo Stroker Das Beast
              2002 E39 M5

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                • SkiFree
                  R3VLimited
                  • Jun 2011
                  • 2766
                  #5
                  ^^Simple answer is they don't. The only time you will see it mentioned is when someone who doesn't know better simply voices the same concern.

                  I've been around many many many race setups for e30's and 2002's (which run the same rear design) and I have yet to see one come out. This includes rather devastating wrecks and cars going air borne.
                  ---------------------------------------------------------
                  ADAMS Autosport

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                    • dvallis
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Oct 2015
                      • 1472
                      #6
                      Alright then. Thanks for enlightening me.
                      "And then we broke the car. Again." Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"

                      1987 E30 3L Turbo Stroker Das Beast
                      2002 E39 M5

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                        • DRTSRFR
                          E30 Mastermind
                          • May 2008
                          • 1836
                          #7
                          what keeps the rear springs from falling out if the rear unloads enough?
                          The nylon cones...which are missing.
                          Last edited by DRTSRFR; 11-03-2015, 11:58 AM.
                          Suspension tips here...
                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/album.php?albumid=757

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                            • dvallis
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Oct 2015
                              • 1472
                              #8
                              Do those nylon cones have a technical name? Obviously need to get a couple ;-)
                              "And then we broke the car. Again." Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"

                              1987 E30 3L Turbo Stroker Das Beast
                              2002 E39 M5

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                                • DRTSRFR
                                  E30 Mastermind
                                  • May 2008
                                  • 1836
                                  #9
                                  Affectionately known as "nylon cones" at GC.

                                  They will not sell them separately, but... if you send them pics of your assemblies they will sell them as "replacement parts" to complete your system.

                                  Yours will need to be 2.25" versions.
                                  Suspension tips here...
                                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/album.php?albumid=757

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                                    • dvallis
                                      E30 Fanatic
                                      • Oct 2015
                                      • 1472
                                      #10
                                      Ah. "Nylon cones". Obviously a technical term.

                                      Thanks
                                      "And then we broke the car. Again." Mark Donohue, "The Unfair Advantage"

                                      1987 E30 3L Turbo Stroker Das Beast
                                      2002 E39 M5

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