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Lowering suspension
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:51 am
by Cage181
Just reading up on all the threads....looking at doing the same. I'm guessing Bilsteins and Eibachs are whats recommended? 1" or 2" (25 or 50MM) I've never done it before....lowering.....but the mechanics part is fine. Just wondering what hints and tips are out there on what to choose for a reasonable price( in Canada)
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:39 am
by DrGonzoPOW
Bilsteins and Eibachs are the preferred choice yeah, but those things also put holes in your wallet and can sometimes be hard to get hold of (in Britain anyway). There are a few more setups out there for a alot less, that offer great performance.
Unless your using it for track or have loads of money then Bilsteins or coilovers all the way. If its just for fast road use, go KYB or Spax. -40mm or -60mm seem to be the average lowering size's but im sure if you ask Wizor he'd double those figures.
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 9:00 pm
by DrGonzoPOW
Had a good run in today. I put it up a couple of notches on the stiffness and went for some country lane driving. Im pretty happy with it so far, the body roll is minimal and getting the back end out is controllable and enjoyable. Just need to give the old girl some power now and ill be laughing
Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 1:06 am
by murran
i want this kit! sounds great. backend out y0!
might just fook the overdraft off and order it!
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 9:49 am
by badunkamunk
heres mines idk what the mm are but its roughly 2 to 2 1/2 inches
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 1:29 pm
by rolfi
badunkamunk wrote:heres mines idk what the mm are but its roughly 2 to 2 1/2 inches
Nice height. Are the springs chopped?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 2:05 pm
by rob0r
That's proper low! Good work.
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 3:05 pm
by e21-Mark
Have you got a steady supply of sumps? or a guard? Looks good but wouldn't be able to drive where I live.
Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:15 pm
by murran
looks about as low as mine! good work!
Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 2:15 pm
by DrGonzoPOW
Took mine out for a proper ride today and was slighty concerned about a crunching/creaking noise from the rear suspension. Is this normal until it sets in, or is it more than likely that somethings loose ?? It all looks ok and tight, im puzzled...
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 12:09 am
by murran
are the rear springs sat in the rubber thing in the top spring seat cup thing ok?
Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 9:23 am
by DrGonzoPOW
They were when i put them on
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:45 am
by DubChub
DrGonzoPOW wrote:They were when i put them on
Keep this going.. I like... anyone know where I can get coil-overs in the states?
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:41 pm
by DrGonzoPOW
Try searching for 'Gaz' coilovers
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:57 pm
by DubChub
DrGonzoPOW wrote:Try searching for 'Gaz' coilovers
Keep in mind, when I ask these next questions, that I have not seen or dealt with the following, but I'm here to learn...
Will 2002 or E30 suspension kits fit on my E21 application?
Seems like many companies offer one or the other in the way of performance suspensions, but only offer just springs or just dampers for the poor E21... I appreciate your support...
