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  • E30_(1st Musk)_
    R3VLimited
    • May 2009
    • 2008

    #46
    Originally posted by Suspence
    Yeah I know I should waittt haha I want it nOW!



    I want to replace a lot, but something that will be able to take daily driving with out too many problems. Maybe around 300hp, and as simple as it gets. I don't want anything nuts. Should I do turbo build first or coil overs first?
    wait are we talking about the short shifter or the lsd?


    I would say do full coilovers first. Go with Ground Control because its a legit setup and you can set your spring rate on a proven setup. It would be a great addition to your e30 as is.

    you could either buy the kit already put together or pieced together with the GC conversion kit.

    i say do the 3.73, short shifter, and coilovers

    i think after that your e30 will be setup for power...suspension/rebuild/seats/bars etc. what else is left but brake upgrade with more power?
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    • Suspence
      E30 Modder
      • Jul 2009
      • 943

      #47
      Originally posted by E30_(1st Musk)_
      wait are we talking about the short shifter or the lsd?


      I would say do full coilovers first. Go with Ground Control because its a legit setup and you can set your spring rate on a proven setup. It would be a great addition to your e30 as is.

      you could either buy the kit already put together or pieced together with the GC conversion kit.

      i say do the 3.73, short shifter, and coilovers

      i think after that your e30 will be setup for power...suspension/rebuild/seats/bars etc. what else is left but brake upgrade with more power?
      Yeah I was coil overs terribly, just have to save the dough.

      I have nice rotors, just need new pads... But I wouldn't mind a nice BBK haha, and as far as shifter goes I just need something shorter. I'll be buying it either this weekend or next week some time. I want to find a brand new one online with all the bushings I need. If anyone knows of something please link it here.

      REV is awesome by the way, you guys have helped me so much with parts and learning how my car works. If I didn't have REV I wouldn't know wtf half the crap on my car is. I'm talking to einstien about my build, so we will see where that goes.

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      • mkcman17
        R3V OG
        • Jul 2010
        • 8240

        #48
        talk to nigel about coilover, turbo and bbk. he's got it all.


        i would recommend NOT buying BMA's shift kit - waste of money. nearly 100 bones and doesn't include the main two you need (rear carrier bushing and front t-joint bushing). a good bushing rebuild is around $120-130 with short shift, and a thorough one is maybe 40-50 more for allll the bushings.
        Last edited by mkcman17; 08-12-2011, 09:12 AM.
        1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
        1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
        1974 2002tii / stock
        2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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        • Suspence
          E30 Modder
          • Jul 2009
          • 943

          #49
          Hmm, well I'll keep looking around.

          Thanks!

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          • Suspence
            E30 Modder
            • Jul 2009
            • 943

            #50
            I want something that is short, as in low into the center console. Mine sticks up super far right now, but I also want something that is wayyy shorter then stock. Just something sportier and faster.

            What about something like this?

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            • mkcman17
              R3V OG
              • Jul 2010
              • 8240

              #51
              ^
              still no rear carrier bushing.

              just get an oem lever (comes with a new selector bushing installed) for around $65-70 and the other main items separately. at least that's how i'd do it after dumping $95 to bma and still had to buy the joint and carrier.


              this thread has TONS of info on different oem shifters. your desired combo is probably somewhere in there.

              1989 325is / 2.7, 274 cam, e30 M3 5-lug
              1989 LN106 Hilux / 3.0TD SFA
              1974 2002tii / stock
              2002 IS300 / 5spd LSD

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              • Kev
                JMP Autowerkz
                • May 2009
                • 1575

                #52
                best thing you can do is basically what everyone is telling you ground control coils(proven rates and not china), 3.73lsd , then turbo. dont cheap out on ecu do it right the first time.. talk to blueapplesoda he knows his stuff.

                "Hard Work Pays Off"



                1991-bmw 325i (R3vvd)
                1990- 325 (mpowa)(GC)(track)(beast)
                1988- 528e (daily driven when track car broken)

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                • Kev
                  JMP Autowerkz
                  • May 2009
                  • 1575

                  #53
                  Ooo and DO NOT trade for an e36 m3.

                  "Hard Work Pays Off"



                  1991-bmw 325i (R3vvd)
                  1990- 325 (mpowa)(GC)(track)(beast)
                  1988- 528e (daily driven when track car broken)

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                  • Suspence
                    E30 Modder
                    • Jul 2009
                    • 943

                    #54
                    Originally posted by Kev
                    best thing you can do is basically what everyone is telling you ground control coils(proven rates and not china), 3.73lsd , then turbo. dont cheap out on ecu do it right the first time.. talk to blueapplesoda he knows his stuff.
                    Yeah, I'll definitely do coilovers first before turbo, just to get the right feel and stance. Thanks

                    Originally posted by Kev
                    Ooo and DO NOT trade for an e36 m3.
                    lol got it, I won't any more. I should have titled this as Spencer needs help thread.

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                    • CBRSTi
                      Member
                      • Jan 2011
                      • 61

                      #55
                      Is your 2.93 an LSD?

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                      • einstein57
                        R3V OG
                        • Jun 2007
                        • 10780

                        #56
                        Hyperco is in china?
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                        • phreshkid
                          R3V Elite
                          • May 2009
                          • 4655

                          #57
                          3.73 is a bit short once turbo happens no?
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                          • Suspence
                            E30 Modder
                            • Jul 2009
                            • 943

                            #58
                            I'll just go lower ratio when I do a turbo, which won't be for awhile. Just going to save for coil overs first like everyone is telling me haha.

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                            • bmw drifter
                              Noobie
                              • Aug 2011
                              • 25

                              #59
                              Originally posted by Suspence
                              I'd be down to trade my car for an E36 m3, looking for either Dakar yellow or blue. I can trade plus cash. Let me know if anyone has an offer.


                              i'm down to trade







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                              • einstein57
                                R3V OG
                                • Jun 2007
                                • 10780

                                #60
                                Do wan't. How much? Specs?
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