A Distraction of Sorts: My 1991 BMW 318is

[CubbyChowder]

Suspension overhaul is finally complete. It was a HUGE job, but it was a lot of fun, a great learning experience and I couldn't be happier with the results. Rides better than I was expecting. Letting everything settle for the next few days and then I will dial it in exactly how I want.

So here's what all went down:
- GC kit, 440f/650r rates
- Shortened strut housings by 2"
- IX Bilstein HD shocks for the front with 1.25" spacer
- KYB Gas-A-Just Camaro shocks for the rear
- Replaced front control arms
- Replaced lollipop bushings
- Replaced front and rear sway bar linkages
- Dropped the rear subframe
- Replaced trailing arm bushings
- Replaced rear subframe mount bushings

Cost me about $1000 total.

It has already settled in a bit more since this picture was taken. The ride quality is amazing. For a low but functional daily driver, it is perfect to my taste. I plan on dropping it a bit lower after a few days.

[efficient]

nice stance. i like everything about this car except the rack

[knuklehead92]

where did you get the adapters from?

[CubbyChowder]

where did you get the adapters from?

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=230901

[knuklehead92]

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=230901

<3

[CubbyChowder]

Small update, forgot to mention the other day that I did some general maintenance:



Scored a Nardi Classic 360mm on eBay this morning for what I believe to be an awesome price!



Also ordered an E30 Nardi hub adapter, will take pics of that when I receive it.

Took some more pictures of how the car sits at the moment:

[mtlbloodshot]

Thats a lovely looking daily driver :)

[CubbyChowder]

Thats a lovely looking daily driver :)

thank you! I grin a little bit every time I walk up to it haha I love the way it looks.

[mtlbloodshot]

I'm sure every body who owns a E30 grins every time as well.

[CubbyChowder]

I'm sure every body who owns a E30 grins every time as well.

haha totally. I just can't wait til the body is straight with fresh paint, then I'll be grinning from ear to ear when I walk up to it.

[mtlbloodshot]

haha totally. I just can't wait til the body is straight with fresh paint, then I'll be grinning from ear to ear when I walk up to it.

tell me about it

[JRYE30]

Thanks for this thread and nice car!

I've got a 318is as well and bought style 5's and the same adapters and I'm about that low. Haha it's good to get a sneak peek as to what my car will look like after the winter

[CubbyChowder]

Thanks for this thread and nice car!

I've got a 318is as well and bought style 5's and the same adapters and I'm about that low. Haha it's good to get a sneak peek as to what my car will look like after the winter

Cool! I've had like 5 people PM me asking questions which are going to be running this exact wheel/adapter setup, it's going to be a pretty common thing here pretty soon. I personally think these wheels just look great on e30's.

[Link]

Wow, I love this build. I am also in the boat of that wheel/spacer set up. I was running it for awhile until the weaves went on with winter wheels. I have my roof rack feet sitting in my room, planning to build a rack similar to yours in the next few weeks after finals.

keep up the great work.

[CubbyChowder]