Help me make my car better...for $500

[StereoInstaller1]

OK, so I have a tiny bit o' cash to throw at the POS.

My main concern is the camber issue, both front and rear. My other main issue is the shot-to-shit rack.

I really want to do the rear kit(s) from IE.
I need to do subframe bushings.
I want to raise the front of my car 1/2", and fix the excess tire wear from too much negative camber...and...
I wanna do an E36 rack. Or, at least a less shitty E30 rack.

I have to do something about the steering, it is terrible. The clunking from the back is horrible. I am sick to death of scraping everywhere I go, plus the "dartiness" makes the car too demanding...I can't eat, drink coffee, smoke cigarettes, yak on the cell phone AND drive...need better stability.

Here is what I am feeling...do the E36 rack, used, with decent tie rod ends. Do a set of IE (or something) camber plates, upside down, so they take some negative camber out (help me here, fellas, is that right? Can I do that?) to improve tire wear and make turn in slower.

Wait until I have some more spare dough to do the rear, then do bushings, brace the arms, do the IE kits for toe and camber.

Would replacing the front and rear subframe bushings help take out some negative camber by some magical shit I don't understand?

Sway bars after that. This fucker has to roll less, and keep the nice soft ride.

I am only a poser driving this car, guys. I will likely never autoX, maybe once or twice. My Dorift-o skills just aren't there. I like to haul ass through an occasional canyon or mountain road, but mostly, I drive pretty mellow. I do TONS of freeway miles, so the tire wear factor matters more than corner carving ability.

So, waddaya think? Anyone have a set of camber plates they wanna upgrade? Anyone have a decent E36 rack or a really nice E30 rack they wanna sell?

Basically, everything is worn out on this poor old car.
Hit me back with your ideas.

Luke

[e30 gangsta]

Subframe bushings if their shot. Mantinace is always 1st. Then camber plates. After that pick up a non e30 rack for about 150. Thats how i would do it.

[X2theZ3]

I say since your short on cash. Replace the subframe bushings with stock to save money and replace your shot rack.

[PУCCKAЯ_e30ka]

what kind of suspension are you running? I'm going to buy new shox+springs but don't know which ones as there are a lot of options. and how low are you?

[StereoInstaller1]

I am runninf B+G springs on KYB's, front and rear, with spring pads on both ends. I will eventually bring the rear down a bit, and the front up, like 1/2". Just too much "rake" for my taste.

Thanks for the input so far, guys!

Luke

[asubimmer]

I am runninf B+G springs on KYB's, front and rear, with spring pads on both ends. I will eventually bring the rear down a bit, and the front up, like 1/2". Just too much "rake" for my taste.

Thanks for the input so far, guys!

Luke

what about camber plates?

[StereoInstaller1]

what about camber plates?

I still am not clear on wether or not camber plates will allow me to remove some negative camber or not, if I should use adjustable or not, and how much they will raise the front end.

I was thinking camber plates and new, thicker spring pads should raise the front about 1/2".

So camber plates, an E36 rack, new fluid resevoir, new hoses and all new subframe bushings should make my car handle and feel much better.

I think I will try to find a few more bux to get the IE kits for the rear...then do new TA bushings too. I bet I could do all of that for $650 or so.

Then I will be ready for new sway bars...next year.

Any more ideas, guys?

Luke