Won't be slamming this one... 88 325iS Build Up

[dinanm3atl]

I can get to all the bolts/nuts now. So if I wanted more camber I could just adust on the fly. If I added caster the last counter sunk allen would be under the strut tower. So adjust those first and good to go!

[Bishop]

Yeah, I'm happy cruising around on the road w/ -2.3*, but I'd like to dump the camber way negative for autocross and track... Perhaps tomorrow afternoon I'll do some tinkering after getting my tech inspection for the track this weekend

[dinanm3atl]

Took it out this AM @ 6am... see how she is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N86CaamuNlQ

[Bishop]

Looks and sounds really good. Power isn't in the cards any time soon for me, but I'm undecided on which powerplant to swap in... Was thinking M52 for a while.

[325ix]

Nice! I think I recognize that road...

[D-rock]

I thought you would have installed the GC kit your self, since you have done most of the work on the car yourself. Now i am a little worries to do them my self :/ ?

I get my set on the 27th! :D

[dinanm3atl]

I thought you would have installed the GC kit your self, since you have done most of the work on the car yourself. Now i am a little worries to do them my self :/ ?

I get my set on the 27th! :D

I did the GCs myself with no additional help. Was an easy install. The only thing I didn't do to them was assemble them(GC did it) and then a local shop owner who I am friends at had one of his techs torque/properly install the hubs while I bought some ATE brake fluid and redline diff fluid. I don't have a torque wrench that goes to 210 ft/lb. You can DIY for sure!




We see how she settles... want to bring the front end down just a little but my driveway is going to fight me I can see...

[D-rock]

Thank you for the help! Oh other question, i should just replace my tie rods and links while i am down there right? Anything else you might suggest?

[dinanm3atl]

Thank you for the help! On other question, i should just replace my tie rods and links while i am down there right? Anything else you might suggest?

Well to fully enjoy the coilovers I would want to know EVERYTHING was nice and right.

Control Arms
Tie Rods
Control Arm Bushings
Sway bar Endlinks
Sway bar bushings

I also did the rear end. RTABs and Subframe Bushings. It feels so damn good.

[Bishop]

I installed my GC's too, not terribly hard

[dinanm3atl]

I installed my GC's too, not terribly hard

Nope. Rear is just like anything else to install. I started with the adjuster in the dead middle and ended up ALMOST just like I want it. Might bring it down a coochie hair.

Front I went to about half. The install is more difficult because you have to connect up to the control arm and tie rod. Top is just 3 bolts. Obviously you need to pay attention to markings or know how the assembly should sit so you can setup your caster/camber.

[325ix]

Man that looks good. It's quite low. You're running a skid plate aren't you? How do you like the gforce sports? Are they the t/a kdw 2's?

[dinanm3atl]

No skid plate yet. Will do that. KDW2s. They are decent. Price and sizing were right.

[D-rock]

Would you recommend this kit to me? Hope i am not "thread jacking"

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...-1999+(7-Piece)

[dinanm3atl]

Nope... that is an E36 kit. Get one for an E30 for sure! I would go with Meyle stuff though. Not quite as cheap but better quality. If you want to go for full OEM then Lemfoerder is what you want. My e30 has all Meyle(HD where available) and love it.