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    Bay Area (Berkeley/East Bay) - anyone has H&R/Bilstein sport setup I can test ride

    Does anyone have a H&R sport and Bilstein Sport set up on your E30 (post facelift would be ideal) that I can see in person and test ride? Need to make sure it's not too rough for kids before ordering it. I have an 91 sedan.

    I'm in Berkeley/El Cerrito area but can travel a bit. Will compensate your time with coffee, donuts, gas, etc...Thanks.

    #2
    Hey! I have a 91 sedan on H&R Races and Bilstein sports all around.
    If you want to wait until December, we can go swang around on Grizzly Peak.

    1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
    1983 Peugeot 505 STI
    1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
    2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD

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      #3
      Thanks freeride53. Had to go ahead order the combo to meet next Friday's delivery timeline for next weekend's installation. Based on my research, the ride should be ok. Grizzy peak s/b fun, reminds me the olden days when I bring up my 04 STI up there.

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        #4
        I have the same request! Im on the peninsula and I definitely want to test out the H&R sport Bilstein combo to see how I'd like it for a daily...
        2003 Z4 3.0 6-speed- Silver, 19's, daily driver
        1990 Silver 325i- Lowered on H&R OE Sports, e90 drop hats, KYB shocks, color matched rocker panels, 16" Emortal RS wheels on 205/50/16 tires... Currently getting a full refresh including an S52 swap!
        1997 Black Ford Probe GT- Stripped to 2220lbs, MS3X, Forged motor in midst of assembly... Dyno results and 1/4 mile times pending

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          #5
          It's a nice daily setup. If you're at all worried, go sport OE
          Drive it hard. Maintain it well.


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            #6
            What are your concerns about that type of set up.
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            garage queen 91 bmw 325is / 1972 Chevy El Camino 355 sbc 450hp

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              #7
              In in napa with h&r/bilstien sport setup on my 89! Along with ie 22/19mm sways. If you're looking to test it out let me know! Defiantly feels planted and firmer than my 06 wrx was.


              Check out my Alpine's DEAD build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=348571

              E36 M3 Build thread http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=597637

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                #8
                I want to find the magic combination of going as low as I can, with the softest ride I can. I know it's going to be a hard mix to find as going lower inherently requires harder springs. I'd also love to put an is lip on the car if I can manage it, but dont want to have to worry about scraping all the time. Basically I want to have my cake and eat it too!
                2003 Z4 3.0 6-speed- Silver, 19's, daily driver
                1990 Silver 325i- Lowered on H&R OE Sports, e90 drop hats, KYB shocks, color matched rocker panels, 16" Emortal RS wheels on 205/50/16 tires... Currently getting a full refresh including an S52 swap!
                1997 Black Ford Probe GT- Stripped to 2220lbs, MS3X, Forged motor in midst of assembly... Dyno results and 1/4 mile times pending

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by dadsbmw View Post
                  I want to find the magic combination of going as low as I can, with the softest ride I can. I know it's going to be a hard mix to find as going lower inherently requires harder springs. I'd also love to put an is lip on the car if I can manage it, but dont want to have to worry about scraping all the time. Basically I want to have my cake and eat it too!

                  I mean if you're just worried about the lip scraping, it's not a big deal. They sell for $60-80 on eBay for a reason. Oil pan and other goodies, yeah I'd be worried...


                  Check out my Alpine's DEAD build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=348571

                  E36 M3 Build thread http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=597637

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