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

[dinanm3atl]

Awesome pick up.

What lens are you using? 70-200 L glass? That bokeh has such a nice look.

70-200 f/2.8L IS ;)

slam it... through a guard rail and off a cliff

Ok Billy. I'll make sure to wreck the car just for you. I hope you find what you are looking for in life so you won't be so angry and take your anger out on strangers on the internet. Good luck on your search.

Your front bumper is ready....

roflmao

I know!

The car really looks great. You picked a cherry this time.

Thanks Steve! Should be ready for Spring Rally!

you wont be slamming this one but I see ie3s on the list?

IE3s are 2in and 1.5in. I am skipping coilovers and other spring options that give more drop. Stock E30 is seriously a 4x4 coupe. 2in and 1.5in drop is hardly even a drop at all on an e30! rofl

[Stephen]

IE3s are low but not slammed. Although for that ride height you could do stock height coils and not suffer the reverse rake. Are you gunna cut a dead coil up front?

[BigBumperNick]

you wont be slamming this one but I see ie3s on the list?

I think he meant no coils..

[87e30]

70-200 f/2.8L IS ;)

Pardon me, Not up fully on Canon's line up. Still a sick lens... I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need to spend the money on a zoom 2.8 myself. haha.


I'd really go for a better susp setup on this car if I were you. Although, I'm not sure how finances and priorities all fit in for you.

[dinanm3atl]

Pardon me, Not up fully on Canon's line up. Still a sick lens... I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need to spend the money on a zoom 2.8 myself. haha.


I'd really go for a better susp setup on this car if I were you. Although, I'm not sure how finances and priorities all fit in for you.

Thanks. I enjoy it :)

I want to try the IE3s and Billies. I think they work well and a good 'bolt on' swap for the stock items. Won't be slammed but should be a fun ride. There is no budget for the car but I just don't want to drop 1500 on coilovers really. Not that I can't but I would rather take the savings and get the M52 swapped in first. Then play with more extreme/better suspension setups.

I think he meant no coils..

Shut your mouth Nick!

IE3s are low but not slammed. Although for that ride height you could do stock height coils and not suffer the reverse rake. Are you gunna cut a dead coil up front?

I have heard that recommended. I will install, let them settle and then decide. As said I don't want rubbing, I don't want scraping or anything. I want to just be able to drive and enjoy the car.

[87e30]

I want to try the IE3s and Billies. I think they work well and a good 'bolt on' swap for the stock items. Won't be slammed but should be a fun ride. There is no budget for the car but I just don't want to drop 1500 on coilovers really. Not that I can't but I would rather take the savings and get the M52 swapped in first. Then play with more extreme/better suspension setups.


I have heard that recommended. I will install, let them settle and then decide. As said I don't want rubbing, I don't want scraping or anything. I want to just be able to drive and enjoy the car.

I just think that a turbo m52 deserves some nice suspension too. Maybe someday it'll swap out. I don't doubt that IE3s and billies are an upgrade, but man would I love me some KWs. Not for the slammage... that's what GCs are good for.

[Stephen]

yeah. Thats fair. But just to toss in my .02 i had IE3s and like my GC 300/500 Coilover (just the sleeves not the full thing) alot more, paired with billy sports

[dinanm3atl]

I just think that a turbo m52 deserves some nice suspension too. Maybe someday it'll swap out. I don't doubt that IE3s and billies are an upgrade, but man would I love me some KWs. Not for the slammage... that's what GCs are good for.

Gotta get the m52 in first. Enjoy the car and build the kit. For now the IE3s and Billies should be good.

yeah. Thats fair. But just to toss in my .02 i had IE3s and like my GC 300/500 Coilover (just the sleeves not the full thing) alot more, paired with billy sports

Rear should be close to exactly the same. Front could be slightly different. I give them a try. I can resell them later or something.

[Stephen]

Its the progressive/ linear that makes a difference. But throw em in if you have em, its not like theyre bad springs

[87e30]

I'd just go all out b/c you already have a beautiful daily(?) in the e36. But I can understand where you're coming from.

Enjoy the build, you have a great start.

[Stephen]

i think he sold the e36

[dinanm3atl]

I only sold the 99 M3. I still have the 96 328iC.

[325ix]

Cant wait to see were this project goes

[dinanm3atl]

I'd just go all out b/c you already have a beautiful daily(?) in the e36. But I can understand where you're coming from.

Enjoy the build, you have a great start.

Well the E36 is my 'daily' but it scrapes the lip getting into the driveway. The undercarriage drags on the garage lip. I got STUCK on a speed bump in a Waffle House parking lot... not always fun to drive it ;)

[BrewCity11]

Rotas get such a bad rep, but theyre one of the best wheels for our cars. Good sized tires are a bitch to find though. How much were the BF's?