Car: 1990 325iS
Poly mounts/bushings everywhere
GE coilovers 450/650 rates
Koni Sports (stock length)
GC Race plates/RSMs
offset CABs
New: 205/50/14 R888's
The car is driven 60mi daily to work and back, but I'm attempting to become more competitive, not so much in any specific class/PAX (currently in DSP) but more so in how fast my car is comparted to the FTD.
The car corners very well most of the time (when I was on street tires) and was very predictable, although I spent most of the time over driving the tires and getting sideways a little more than I really should. The R888's will be a nice addition I hope.
Looking for suggestions/feedback on my autox setup for a number of things.
1: Swaybar(s): I'm running all OEM bits, but I do have a 25mm IE bar and GC m3 droplinks, but I'm not sure if the 25mm bar will be too much, especially with the m3 droplinks.
Also, what should be done about the rear bar? stock? bigger? disconnected?
2: Spring rates: Should I look into going any higher than where I'm at now? would 500/700 make enough difference to bother?
3: Brake Pads: I'm running hawk HPS which are terrible for performance and feel. Before, I had Hawk HP+, but they were embarassingly loud to drive around with. What sort of streetable autox pad options are out there?
Any other suggestions related or not are appreciated.
Pictures for viewing:
Poly mounts/bushings everywhere
GE coilovers 450/650 rates
Koni Sports (stock length)
GC Race plates/RSMs
offset CABs
New: 205/50/14 R888's
The car is driven 60mi daily to work and back, but I'm attempting to become more competitive, not so much in any specific class/PAX (currently in DSP) but more so in how fast my car is comparted to the FTD.
The car corners very well most of the time (when I was on street tires) and was very predictable, although I spent most of the time over driving the tires and getting sideways a little more than I really should. The R888's will be a nice addition I hope.
Looking for suggestions/feedback on my autox setup for a number of things.
1: Swaybar(s): I'm running all OEM bits, but I do have a 25mm IE bar and GC m3 droplinks, but I'm not sure if the 25mm bar will be too much, especially with the m3 droplinks.
Also, what should be done about the rear bar? stock? bigger? disconnected?
2: Spring rates: Should I look into going any higher than where I'm at now? would 500/700 make enough difference to bother?
3: Brake Pads: I'm running hawk HPS which are terrible for performance and feel. Before, I had Hawk HP+, but they were embarassingly loud to drive around with. What sort of streetable autox pad options are out there?
Any other suggestions related or not are appreciated.
Pictures for viewing:
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