how low is too low?

[turnip82]

i just installed cosmo racing coilovers and bilstein sports in my 89 325i and i was wondering how low is too low? i have them adjusted all the way down i believe its like 2 3/4" lower in the front and like 2" in the rear. i just dont want to mess up my bilsteins. any info would be greatly appreciated.

[smonkbmw]

well, my h&r race springs went about 2" or so (if not more, never measured) and i had no problems.

[Mr.sexymorningvoice]

i just installed cosmo racing coilovers and bilstein sports in my 89 325i and i was wondering how low is too low? i have them adjusted all the way down i believe its like 2 3/4" lower in the front and like 2" in the rear. i just dont want to mess up my bilsteins. any info would be greatly appreciated.

how are you liking them so far?

[Jordan]

i just installed cosmo racing coilovers.

[turnip82]

so far no complaints at all they give a great ride nice and stiff but not uncomfortable. I'd recommend this set up to any e30 owner. i haven't tracked my car yet tho.

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

Unless heavily modified, Cosmo Racing Coilovers do not allow you to go low AT ALL.

Even at full-dump it's like barely lower than factory height

Fucking stupid

and what shocks are you using in conjunction with the sleeves and springs?

[Jean]

If you have to go sideways over speed bumps you are too low on a daily driver.. imho

[Teaguer]

If you have to ask then you are definitely NOT too low .


Also the bit about cosmos not being low enough unless you modify them is true of all coil-over "kits" that you add to your existing struts .
The only way to get really low is to shorten the strut housing and use inserts from other applications .

[turnip82]

i got 2 3/4" of drop in the front and about 2" in the rear with my cosmo bilstein sport set up.

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

If you want to lower the rear more, you can take out the adjusters and run just the spring.

[turnip82]

i was planing on removing them after the springs "settle in" right now its just a touch to high in the rear compared to the front

[Van Westervelt]

I am going sidways all day long even on the freewayz. guess that means I am too low. lol Er maybe its just the damned s50?

This was too low, and I could have gone down another inch.

[turnip82]

wanna trade cars? ha ha. that is pretty low alright but definitely savage.

[Van Westervelt]

wanna trade cars? ha ha. that is pretty low alright but definitely savage.

Hah, no thanks. I have already had your exact same car bought it, built it sold it this spring.

My old Bronzit 1989 325i 4-door 5-speed. Basically made a 325is

[turnip82]

lol its like my twin i have black basketweaves on mine. how dark is that tint its pretty sweet. i have an m-tech 2 kit waiting in my garage for mine.