If you had 1k$ for your E30...or for my E30?

[Erick]

+1 for coilovers. if not, dont waste time with ie3s, go with the H&R race.

How so? The spring rates are identical. The only difference is the fact that H&Rs are approved by SpecE30.

[Jean]

"My plans are IE3 Springs(300$), "

Jordan - How long would stock RSMs last with IE, H&R or any other stiff(er) springs ?

- I found spend the money on any needed maint, then tires and suspension first.

[nando]

do maintenance first, mods later.. and don't waste your time with a MAF on a stock M20. after your car is running in top shape, start with suspension, and work towards the engine.

[zaust]

↑↑↑ Agreed with nando.. But I do always do brakes first...Chassis then motor..

[Spiff325iS]

Hmm, sounds good. I think my rotor and pad setup is really good right now, I'll have to check the pads and see where they are at so I know if I need new pads or not.

[Jon325i]

do maintenance first, mods later.. and don't waste your time with a MAF on a stock M20. after your car is running in top shape, start with suspension, and work towards the engine.

I agree with this approach too. Make sure everything is in top working order before you start tweaking things. As for initial mods, start with the suspension, then wheels/tires, then brakes, then engine. In that order.

Jon

[monty]

Because my suspension is already fine and dandy, I would put the money into gaining some hp, although I think the next thing I will do when I have the $$$ is add an MAF for better throttle response not hp. So in my opinion make it handle first, then add the ponies.

[TopOfTheLine89]

Megasquirt, and 666 turbo manifold adaptor.

[smonkbmw]

How so? The spring rates are identical. The only difference is the fact that H&Rs are approved by SpecE30.

just not a fan of eibach products.

[Van Westervelt]

Go with H&R Race springs over the IE3's. You have late model arches. The IE3's although listed at the same specs, provide a "reverse rake" on late models (88+). Early models however, IE3's look fine on.

[nando]

Because my suspension is already fine and dandy, I would put the money into gaining some hp, although I think the next thing I will do when I have the $$$ is add an MAF for better throttle response not hp. So in my opinion make it handle first, then add the ponies.

$500-$1000 is a LOT of money to pay for a marginal increase in throttle response

[Spiff325iS]

Go with H&R Race springs over the IE3's. You have late model arches. The IE3's although listed at the same specs, provide a "reverse rake" on late models (88+). Early models however, IE3's look fine on.

Interesting. So you are saying that on 88+ the back will sit lower than the front, but with HR Race it will have more downward look in the front?

[Van Westervelt]

Its very marginal, but... see what I mean?

[smonkbmw]

Its very marginal, but... see what I mean?

grr cant stand that look. try this

[Spiff325iS]

So then it's worth 345$ to go with HR Race?