Suspension kit question

[swimstarguy]

It's rebuild time for my car. I got a second DD car and my old e30 is just sitting around. I want to turn it into a fun little weekend car. Once I get it running again...

Anyway, the way I see it, it makes enough power already for fun duty, I'll worry about the engine last. I'm looking at all new suspension to replace my old crap. Does anyone have any experience with the Pelican Parts Uber-kit?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/catalog/shopcart/BE30/POR_BE30_SUSprf_pg2.htm

(first one)

It seems to have a lot of the parts. I'll also be looking at some strut bars and bushings for everything from engine mounts to the diff. Is the kit worth it? I plan on doing a lot of autox. And the way I see it, if I set up an e30 with killer suspension and great wheels so it handles like a dream, it will still be one fifth the price of a new car with crappy parts...

Is the Pelican Parts kit worth it?
What else do I need?


~Zar4

[ANDRÜ]

Seems way too pricey for what it is. The C3 coilovers would be a better buy. I dont see how shocks/struts, springs, and sway bars can cost $1500+

[smonkbmw]

i think this is a better deal with WAY better springs.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=SPECE30SK

[swimstarguy]

Thanks smoknbmw. I've been trying to find the parts I need to refresh this old suspension.

Is this what you use?


~Zar4

[fwappy]

Seems way too pricey for what it is. The C3 coilovers would be a better buy. I dont see how shocks/struts, springs, and sway bars can cost $1500+

Moose, your front end would be tits with the kidneys painted the same silver as the rest of your car, IMHO. It's still badass either way. :)

[smonkbmw]

Thanks smoknbmw. I've been trying to find the parts I need to refresh this old suspension.

Is this what you use?


~Zar4

no, not yet anyways.

[fwappy]

i think this is a better deal with WAY better springs.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...T_ID=SPECE30SK

Holy crap, that kit costs more than my car did. ;) I recommend Koni shocks/struts with Vogtland springs.