GC vs other options

[scabzzzz]

Then I wouldnt recommend running such a balls out setup.
Running ground controls is fine. Going for the stiffer spring rates is recommended, but doing camber plates are not. I ran the GC camber plates, and while I've run really stiff suspensions before on previous cars, it just about beat the shit out of my daily driving.
The E30 is already a sensitive car when it comes to handling and what not. Daily Driving a track setup fucking sucks. Unless you like shit that sucks, go for it.
I run GC's with mild spring rates, JT Design rear strut mounts, and stock strut hats in the front. Unmodified strut tubes. Bilstein sports. I replaced my tie rods, control arms, bushings, etc etc.. My car drives like a dream. Perfect DD.
Here it is 3/4 down in the rear, and all the way down in the front with big ass tires and small ass rims:


Here it is raised up 4 threads in the front, same in the rear. Same tires, diff wheels but same diameter:

Not a huge difference, but rides smooth as shit, and I can actually hit shit in the road without worrying about my oil pan. I never scrape. And I'm still slammed.
No offense E30Trash, but your looks awesome at that height, but its pretty much not streetable on a daily commute where you actually have to go places where you dont know the roads.

[325isStephen]

if I were to keep it mild like that i would just leave the car, my front lip is aready only 4 inches off the ground, but i usually drive on the freeway anyways, fairly smooth, as far as roads I don't know I don't drive fast at all on those, I'm super cautious.

I think that i will try 450/650 and see how i like it, if it is horrible then i may buy softer springs and run a less hardcore setup.

Also keep in mind, this is my "summer" car, wont be driven in the winter ever again.

Steve

[scabzzzz]

Cool. I just wouldnt buy into the Camber Plates until you decide that they are necessary.
Skip the camber plates, and get some Treehouse Eyeball Arms. That will stiffen the ride, and take the shimmy out on the interstate.

[325isStephen]

I'll keep it in mind, just that other members have mentioned that if I use stock mounts with those stiff rates they wont last very long.

Steve

[scabzzzz]

They wont...
But neither will any of the rest of your bushings..
Everything on the car breaks down quicker when you daily drive stiff suspension setups.

Edit:
Its whole lot cheaper and easier to swap out stock strut hats than to rebuild needle bearings and worry about cracking your strut towers or breaking camber plates. ;)

Another edit:
The last 4 cars I've owned I've done coil overs on. I speak from experience only. Others may have different experiences. I just got sick of riding in a fucking race car to work everyday. Its annoying, and embarassing to have people ride with you (aka vagina).

[E30trash]

yes this is my only car so I will be dailying it.

Steve

i daily mine at that height

[scabzzzz]

It cant be comfortable man... Be honest.

[z31maniac]

Cool. I just wouldnt buy into the Camber Plates until you decide that they are necessary.
Skip the camber plates, and get some Treehouse Eyeball Arms. That will stiffen the ride, and take the shimmy out on the interstate.

Skip the THR eyeball arms, and go for GC's control arm bearings.

[scabzzzz]

Skip the THR eyeball arms, and go for GC's control arm bearings.

Ok?

[325isStephen]

What would be the benefit of control arm bearings?

As far as vagina goes, I don't have problem getting girls and if they don't like the ride they can walk. Wouldn't be my type of girl if they would complain about it.

I think I'll try the track/school kit with 450/650 spring rates and go from there.

Steve

[scabzzzz]

Takes the shimmy out. Tightens up your steering. You can feel the road like 123123123 times better. Its solid mount instead of rubber bushing. Same scenerio as camber plates versus rubber bushing strut hats from the OEM. You probably get more bang for the buck on the eyeball arms though as opposed to camber plates (for DD use).
And as I look at the GC ones, I dont see much more benefit than the THR stuff. Just a higher price.

[z31maniac]

And as I look at the GC ones, I dont see much more benefit than the THR stuff. Just a higher price.

Bearings > bushings, especially when it comes to longevity.

[Jean]

Takes the shimmy out. Tightens up your steering. You can feel the road like 123123123 times better. Its solid mount instead of rubber bushing. Same scenerio as camber plates versus rubber bushing strut hats from the OEM. You probably get more bang for the buck on the eyeball arms though as opposed to camber plates (for DD use).
And as I look at the GC ones, I dont see much more benefit than the THR stuff. Just a higher price.

Are you serious?

[DSP74]

Cool. I just wouldnt buy into the Camber Plates until you decide that they are necessary.
Skip the camber plates, and get some Treehouse Eyeball Arms. That will stiffen the ride, and take the shimmy out on the interstate.

Camber plates are arguably one of the most important parts for these cars to increase handling performance......

Buy $59 AKG poly bushings for the stock front lollipops, and a set of camber plates......

[scabzzzz]

Are you serious?

Please explain the benefit.