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  • balooshinakus
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2009
    • 511

    #61
    Originally posted by E30_(1st Musk)_
    I dont even think that 400 front is a spec e30 rate.
    Spec e30 uses H&R race springs which are 315lb front, 570lb rear.

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    • E30_(1st Musk)_
      R3VLimited
      • May 2009
      • 2008

      #62
      guess i was wrong. but i still think he wont be able to pull it off with such soft spring rates
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      • FunfGan
        R3V Elite
        • Jan 2011
        • 4958

        #63
        I have less than 4mm of clearance on the back, between tire and fender. After a month of driving on maryland roads I haven't rubbed once. Think I should be fine, even with just 400lbs/in. in the front.


        Go here be happy!

        Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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        • E30_(1st Musk)_
          R3VLimited
          • May 2009
          • 2008

          #64
          if the roads are nice then sure. I was just thinking of SoCal streets (pot hole heaven)
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          • FunfGan
            R3V Elite
            • Jan 2011
            • 4958

            #65
            Ohhhhh no, Maryland streets are horrible too. After it snows, they just dump salt on the roads. I was making the point that I haven't rubbed at all in the rear yet.


            Go here be happy!

            Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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            • ubernasty
              R3VLimited
              • Jan 2009
              • 2749

              #66
              Originally posted by FunfGan
              Are you talking about #5 in this pic? http://www.autopartslib.com/wp-conte...ts-Diagram.png
              Please excuse me if I'm totally off haha, haven't done much brake work.
              Man, why don't you just ask me for a hand lol. I could have told you about this weeks ago. I bought a pair of 15x8 DR steelies from white325is a few years ago with ground down caliper brackets. Then loose the spacers, get camber plates, get gc's in order.

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              • VicSkimmr
                Mod Crazy
                • Apr 2010
                • 687

                #67
                eh, i'm not sure any amount of lowering is going to make that look right. good luck though.
                Jason
                flickr

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                • SimplyDope
                  E30 Fanatic
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 1335

                  #68
                  I actually love the way the rear looks, but the front fitment is beyond horrible.

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                  • 325ix
                    R3V OG
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 7783

                    #69
                    I am awaiting the final product. I like the wheel design. Maybe with some fender flares and big tires...

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                    • Killacortes
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • May 2010
                      • 1937

                      #70
                      i think this is gonna look sick!
                      Originally posted by blunttech
                      r3v does not fuck around. First you get banned, then they shoot you

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                      • FunfGan
                        R3V Elite
                        • Jan 2011
                        • 4958

                        #71
                        Faith... This ^man^ haz it.


                        Go here be happy!

                        Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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                        • CabbE30
                          R3VLimited
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 2358

                          #72
                          updates?

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                          • FunfGan
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 4958

                            #73
                            In the process of shaving the calipers down, and welding the new shock perches on! Its a bit hard to find time when you're in high school and working most days... But should have some up saturday if all goes as planned.


                            Go here be happy!

                            Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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                            • 8380 Labs
                              Forum Sponsor
                              • Oct 2006
                              • 2990

                              #74
                              Originally posted by FunfGan
                              Faith... This ^man^ haz it.
                              unfortunately for you, this isn't a matter of faith.

                              moreso one of numbers.
                              8380 Laboratories
                              M3 Champs Poster

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                              • FunfGan
                                R3V Elite
                                • Jan 2011
                                • 4958

                                #75
                                And ive seen people run more aggressive fitments in the front before, numbers say it'll work. We'll see tomorrow


                                Go here be happy!

                                Ratchet Garage e30 V8 build.

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