Convertible Cab Suspension

[beybedba]

Billy sports + H&R coupe fronts + H&R Cabrio rears

hey wassup, i was thinking of this setup aswell on my cabrio... how's the ride?

[naika]

OT, but what the heck...

What's the role of the cables and the straps?

Straps attach to the bows that run across your frame, it has some elastic type of action and dries out and becomes useless overtime, I would definately replace if you are not sure. I ordered mine afterwards as I thought I didn't need it and it wasn't worth the $120 savings.
Cables, I am not sure what they do but I think they bring tension to the top when it is up. If they are not showing any wear, you don't need to replace. They are only $40 though.

[bmwpower]

Top was $300 on Ebay plus new tension straps $120 plus new cables $40.
Then the 3M 08090 contact adhesive and 08008 weatherstrip adhesive cost about $25 all together.
The rest was a load of patience but it really was a pain to put on

OT, but what the heck...

What's the role of the cables and the straps?

[naika]

cost of top?

Looks good!

Top was $300 on Ebay plus new tension straps $120 plus new cables $40.
Then the 3M 08090 contact adhesive and 08008 weatherstrip adhesive cost about $25 all together.
The rest was a load of patience but it really was a pain to put on

[bmwpower]

here is the link to a couple pics, just put a new top on this weekend also.
No before pics, sorry

http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb173/franckleprodhomme/?action=view&current=07252007166.jpg

Sorry but today wasn't the best day to take pics (with my cell phone)

cost of top?

Looks good!

[naika]

FYI, those guys make springs too:

http://www.intraxsuspension.com/prod_springs.html

I just got a set off ebay for $90 shipped, brand new. A store close out stock that a guy bought and was getting rid off.
Part number for the cabbie is 15-024.
They are a 1.6 front drop and 1.2 rear drop. Rear holds real good but it is a stiff ride (well, I have OEM struts and shocks on it still )

I have seen a few sets for sale on Ebay, new and used, I guess you have to look every once in a while.

Anybody has struts and shocks for sale? what do you advise to install on a cabbie?

here is the link to a couple pics, just put a new top on this weekend also.
No before pics, sorry

http://s209.photobucket.com/albums/bb173/franckleprodhomme/?action=view&current=07252007166.jpg

Sorry but today wasn't the best day to take pics (with my cell phone)

[M3TROY]

suspen goes on today, ill take befor and after pics :up:

[naika]

FYI, those guys make springs too:

http://www.intraxsuspension.com/prod_springs.html

I just got a set off ebay for $90 shipped, brand new. A store close out stock that a guy bought and was getting rid off.
Part number for the cabbie is 15-024.
They are a 1.6 front drop and 1.2 rear drop. Rear holds real good but it is a stiff ride (well, I have OEM struts and shocks on it still )

I have seen a few sets for sale on Ebay, new and used, I guess you have to look every once in a while.

Anybody has struts and shocks for sale? what do you advise to install on a cabbie?

[e304lyfe]

Is that a 318ic? I have the same thing on my 325ic, but I'm looking for something for my 318ic.

It is a 325.

[bmwpower]

Is that a 318ic? I have the same thing on my 325ic, but I'm looking for something for my 318ic.

cabrio specific eibach pro kit w/ bilstein sports:

[e304lyfe]

how's it ride? too soft or ok?

soft, but a good ride for a cabrio. i would not want it any stiffer on this car w/ the amount of rattles these cars have. leave the stiff springs for cars w/ solid roofs.

[Kristuphir]

how's it ride? too soft or ok?

[e304lyfe]

cabrio specific eibach pro kit w/ bilstein sports:

[bmwpower]

Someone in the know needs to make a FAQ re: strut/shock/spring setups available for convertibles.

[87Blue325iC]

I really like how SchnellerVert car looks but Aaron, your car is hot, love that stance man!!! So if H&R make a set for the cab why not get the complete set as they are supposed to be matched four ways???

Thanks! The only reason I have coupe front springs is that I got a great deal on a very lightly used set of coupe H&R springs. I installed these and drove'em for 2-3 months. The rear springs sat maybe 1/4" lower than my current stance even with 15mm of spacers!! It rode too rough for me, and three of the spring coils were actually resting on each other, which means they weren't doing any good as springs. I bought a set of 'vert specific springs and replaced the rears. I didn't change out the front because the stance and ride from the front end was fine, and it was way too much of a PIA to redo the fronts.

BTW - even with the correct 'vert springs, on medium to rough roads this set-up is still a rough ride with the Billy Sports, Ireland Engineering front and rear sways, and IE strut bar. ...but it looks good and handles great!