Any way to go lower in the front with IE III springs?

[golde30]

those are probably the same as the Bekkers hats. they work fine, just require a lil trimming around the edges to make them fit rite.

[BeirBrennerE30]

http://www.fmw-tuning.de/product_info.php/info/p1639_Bonrath-Lowering-Cap-front--10mm-for-BMW-E30--Z1.html

just found these... might be promising

[xLibelle]

You can use spring pads to corner balance on a non-adjustable system

[brandondan1]

Why move away from a ride height that is pretty much as close to being "right" when it will cost you more time and money to manipulate it a mere cm?
Why not spend it on more important things like rear alignments or improved steering characteristics first?

You may be on to something there.

[Ray McCooney]

Why move away from a ride height that is pretty much as close to being "right" when it will cost you more time and money to manipulate it a mere cm?
Why not spend it on more important things like rear alignments or improved steering characteristics first?

You sir make far too much sense for this thread.


Mr. Kind Administator, have you already abandoned the use of spring pads?

[rwh11385]

My fronts are already rolled pretty flat, but I think I might actually roll them again and try to pull them out some.

I'm considering selling the IE3's this winter and getting coilovers.

:tsk::borg: :wgaf::hitler::(:p

[E30_fiend]

I agree with xLibelle, if its workin for you and you enjoy its responsiveness and handling, then just turn a blind eye to it.

[xLibelle]

I'm one of those, performance over looks kind of people.
By no means does the IE3 drop look bad, nor am I able to define the difference with IE3's and H&R Race, but whatever the case, the balance that the IE3's have provided, is closer to a 50/50 weight distribution (about 100 lbs difference, front to back) and the car has noticeably handled better on street and autocrosses.

Why move away from a ride height that is pretty much as close to being "right" when it will cost you more time and money to manipulate it a mere cm?
Why not spend it on more important things like rear alignments or improved steering characteristics first?

[whiltebeitel]

Vorshalg CC plates will give you some lowering and not compromise your travel. Hard to beat. Of course, that's not really a cheap option, but if you're looking to buy plates anyway, it's the way to go.

[Jand3rson]

josh, any lower you risk catching your fender lip, unless they're already rolled

My fronts are already rolled pretty flat, but I think I might actually roll them again and try to pull them out some.

I'm considering selling the IE3's this winter and getting coilovers.

[240zs30]

Damn Orlando those wheels look great! :D

I was going to hit you up because I found some beautiful wheels on eBay, but they were sold by the time I saw them. Went for a steal too :(

PS: I'm saving that picture.... I cannot believe I have evidence of Orlando's car dirty!!! :rofl:

Thanks. It's finally starting to come together.
My car is always dirty. I just don't take pictures of it unless its clean.

[tonytony]

josh, any lower you risk catching your fender lip, unless they're already rolled

[Erick]

Damn Orlando those wheels look great! :D

I was going to hit you up because I found some beautiful wheels on eBay, but they were sold by the time I saw them. Went for a steal too :(

PS: I'm saving that picture.... I cannot believe I have evidence of Orlando's car dirty!!! :rofl:

[240zs30]

ok

Got them a week ago from Ditchdigger who did a great job on them. After about a week finally settled. It's a bit tight over the harder dips but over normal bumps does fine.

[240zs30]

I also have the same problem. No reverse rake but I want to kill another 1/2" off the IE3's. If it does not work out I can always add a spring pad back on to bring it back to where it is now,