They are just screwed on at the stock height atm. I am not sure if they will be as low as you mention, they will be fitted and then i can take a picture of how low the subframe is if you like but i wont be making them as low as they can go. Just to match the rear.
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Got the front coilovers fitted. The old 45mm struts were flogged out as you would imagine.
Gave the brake discs a 20 second repaint that came out terribly too haha.
M3 castor rod bushes arrived today too.
The studs were a pain in the backside to remove from the old hubs and fit to the new ones. The loctite sure does work!Comment
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One issue has arrisen however. The sway bar end links that were already modified for this application need a big cut and shut now this suspension is fitted to retain stock geometry.
Something else to think about when lowering your car i guess....Comment
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What are the spring rates of the BC as opposed to being able to order custom rates from GC?2014 Alpine White 335i MSport
(Daily Driver)
Full Mperformance Aero
2007 Black Sapphire Metallic E92 335i (6MT)
KW V2 Coilovers
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You can get custom spring rates with the Bc's also, different spring heights(front springs). By the looks of his setup he has the larger 8in. (200mm) springs on the front, with a wider wheel in front say 16x9 the spring will hit the wheels in front causing the coil overs not to adjust lower than they could. I believe they have 160mm, 180mm, 200mm in spring heights.
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I have 6kg front 8kg rear with stock height springs. as mentioned you can purchase shorter springs etc.
That was not necessary in my setip however. Also theyre not wound down all the way in the front in the pictures either.Comment
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i like this thread!my build here ---> http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...ht=lemans+blueComment
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Coilovers all done, Calipers painted yadda yadda.
Springs have not settled yet but i am happy with the height (not road legal here at this height however) If the springs settle like the rear it will go 10-15mm lower over the next few days.
I did wind them down as low as they would go to see how it looked but as mentioned above by someone else the tyre was sitting on the spring perch. A 5mm spacer or smaller 205 tyre (i am using 215/40r16, 16x8 +20 rim) or a lower offset wheel would not have this problem at all.
This car does not need to ride that low anyway since it is a daily driver for me and my gf will drive it around regulary (typical woman driver)
Next job is to sort this out once and for all. I want it to look perfect in relation to it's positioning and also be able to use a genuine BMW gearknob.
Oh yeah and sort out the sway bar end links and the M3 castor rod bushes.Last edited by kameleon; 09-06-2013, 03:08 PM.Comment
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Cut off the insulated upper sleeve of the shifter (prick of a job....)
And this is how it looks when in 2nd gear
The shifter factory has a bend in it that must be because the gearbox is on a slight angle in the factory car. So i will have to cut and shut this and add the BMW top section.
A guy at work had a car accident in his E30 some time ago so i raided some bits from it before it headed to the wreckers. So now i have a complete tool kit.
HID kit arrived too
Looking at the headlights to put them back together, i will need new pivot cups as the old ones are breaking on removal.
I also test fitted some roof racks i got from the smashed E30 too. They will come in handy for when the car goes to the track to lug the tyres around.
Pretty 80's though.
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Cool build!
when i finish doing the turbo e30 i might build one of these for a wicked daily... you planning to keep AC? and how does the factory ECU like being out of the standard car? did you need to flash it e.t.c.?RIP 84 323i coupe 5spd w/ 14psi
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A/C and everything else works factory as it did in the Altezza. The car was compared to a stock genuine Altezza to make sure everything was running 100%
This car actually ran better than the factory car so we were quite happy with that.
No need for a reflash or anything like that. The car also has power steering still (Beams pump, BMW everything else)Comment
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I just found your thread while searching for Beams powered E30 info. I have a red 318is which cracked the head on the M42 last week. Many of the mods are the same as your car. I also have BC Racing BR coilover, XXR rims, 4.1 LSD ect. i think now is a good time to ditch the M42 for a Beams.
Did you end up making extra engine mounts? I have found a 3SGE front cut now.
Here is mine.
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Nice ride Cal. I have retained tge stock hollow alloy Beams mount plates from the block to stock Altezza engine mounts that bolt to custom plates welded to the original E30 crossmember. I dont actually have a template of this im affraid.
Funny how the cars are and will be so similar, goodluck with your swap!Comment
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