New Member - 1989 325ix and Evo

[fresh_TD]

Nice!

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[AWDBOB]

Nice!

Thanks!

[AWDBOB]

Did the rear Bilstein/H&R setup on the Touring tonight after work. Subframe bushings this weekend, and then she's all finished.

I was stoked to find out that this car didn't have SLS on it! Was a nice plus.

[Nisse Järnet]

Did you have the spring adjuster all the way up when using the short sleeves?

[AWDBOB]

Did you have the spring adjuster all the way up when using the short sleeves?

Nisse-

When using the short sleeves I had them 3/4 of the way up, and then to keep the axle from popping out I put them all the way up.

However, it also depends on where you welded your perch.

[Nisse Järnet]

Nisse-

When using the short sleeves I had them 3/4 of the way up, and then to keep the axle from popping out I put them all the way up.

However, it also depends on where you welded your perch.

Ok thanks! Do you remember how the tension on the spring was at 3/4? Was the spring loose?
I welded mine higher than yours, maybe too high haha thats why im asking :)

[AWDBOB]

Ok thanks! Do you remember how the tension on the spring was at 3/4? Was the spring loose?
I welded mine higher than yours, maybe too high haha thats why im asking :)

I think the spring was pretty snug, but I'm not 100% on that.

This is without the upper mount, but kind of gives you an idea.

[Nisse Järnet]

Ok looks like mine with the adjuster in the middle more or less.



Do you think this is ok?? With the adjuster in the middle the spring is pretty tight, if i lower the adjuster the spring starts to come loose.

[nando]

the weight of the car will hold in the spring. it looks fine. Mine are about 1/2 down - my tubes are 2" shorter than stock, and IIRC, the adjusters are 4", so my perches are 4" below the tops of the tube. I have the adjuster about 1/2 way up. any lower and I'd worry about the CV shafts hitting the frame.

are those the GC ix camber plates? super nice parts. I like the trick UHMW/HDPE bearings. no moving parts, they will last basically forever.

[Nisse Järnet]

the weight of the car will hold in the spring. it looks fine. Mine are about 1/2 down - my tubes are 2" shorter than stock, and IIRC, the adjusters are 4", so my perches are 4" below the tops of the tube. I have the adjuster about 1/2 way up. any lower and I'd worry about the CV shafts hitting the frame.

are those the GC ix camber plates? super nice parts. I like the trick UHMW/HDPE bearings. no moving parts, they will last basically forever.

Yeah but i dont like the spring to "rattle around" if going to fast over a bump :) If its just a tiny bit its ok but if too much i dont know :P

Yep its GC plates, looks super nice! The bearings i assume is the green plastic looking ring?

[AWDBOB]

Nisse, those look right on! Since you're using those camber plates especially you shouldn't notice any rattle.

When my car was major low I didn't notice any abnormalities.

Man, I really need to grab those GC plates. My stock ones bind up any time I turn the wheel.

[Nisse Järnet]

Nisse, those look right on! Since you're using those camber plates especially you shouldn't notice any rattle.

When my car was major low I didn't notice any abnormalities.

Man, I really need to grab those GC plates. My stock ones bind up any time I turn the wheel.

Sounds great! Then i dont have to redo it (hopefully) haha :)

[AWDBOB]

Sounds great! Then i dont have to redo it (hopefully) haha :)

:up: I'm considering joining you guys in the S54 AWD swap after reading the thread a few times.

[nando]

oh man. are you sure about that? lol

[AWDBOB]

oh man. are you sure about that? lol

Baha I think, but I'm not going to go as crazy as you guys, though.

S54, stock iX drivetrain, manual brakes, Frankenpan.

The Evo will be gone in a few weeks, so the iX will be my track car now, and I don't want to turbo the car due to reliability.