offroad rallying

[slaterd]

Idk if dropping 1500 for a brake kit would be that cost efficient. I don't think ill be going fast enough to really need it. Plus the higher stopping power with the brakes and the lower traction of dirt/sand would just lock my wheels up 10x easier. I tink just a better biting brake pad set would be ideal

[Sputnik]

best bet is a wilwood bbk and ast/ohlins coilovers.

just my $0.02

[slaterd]

From what I've researched the suspension for the 325is.ix. and some other model is actually very good for it. Some people have told me to get h&r sports. They lower about an inch all around but if you add some rubber bushings it'll offset what you've lost. So better cornering with stock ground clearance. I'm writing an article right now with all the research compiled and I have at least a page and a half just on suspension components that I can use

[Fusion]

I'm also interested because I'd like to build a cross country type touring and was wondering how to lift these cars, make the suspension jumpable etc.

[slaterd]

so I'm getting into offroad rallying and I'm working on the 89 325is for my dirt box-to-be. My funds are limited to about 5k total for a build. I'm not looking for a full on racing machine just something to have fun with my jeeping friends and to possibly get into some competetive racing. I've heard of people doing the same thing using seperate parts off of other year/model of bmw's. which parts of these alternate bmw's would be best for my offroading needs. ie. brake upgrades from later models, suspension units that are compatible and are beefier, etc. Also if you have some pictures of you offroad rallying feel free to post 'em.