G60 strut on BMW E30

[WillE28]

What is this?
is that a shock from a golf g60?
is the shock is smaller than the e30 shocks?


Thanks

[Byron]

Similar but not the same. The diameter, length and gland nut are different. You can use them with modifications but there are better choices out there such as iX struts or GC Koni's.

[WillE28]

so the ix strut is smaller?shorter?
what i need to go very low with a GC coilover conversion? and the GC kit can go very low?

[Stephen]

Similar but not the same. The diameter, length and gland nut are different. You can use them with modifications but there are better choices out there such as iX struts or GC Koni's.

IIRC the GC konis are the same extermal dimension and based of the g60 strut


iX isnt thoguh :D

[WillE28]

what is IIRC ?
so if tomorow i gonna buy GC coilover conversion,,,what the best strut i should buy to go lowwwwww

[Stephen]

if i recall correctly

if you have the $, GC will set you up.

Otherwise do some reading around on r3v, there isn't really a "best", it depends on what your goals are

[WillE28]

i wanna go low whitout a big budget,,otherwise i will go whit kw v1
but g60 shock + Gc coilover conversion=????

[Byron]

Low is going to cost a minumum of $1600 if you really want to get down there with a bolt in kit. FK's are about $1600, a GC kit with shortened housings and camber plates is about $1700 and KW's are around $2000.

Find a pic of an e30 that is as low as you want to go and we'll tell you the most economical way to get there.

[WillE28]

http://images.bimmers.no/files/cbkeeg6cm89qe6ty416q.jpg
http://motormavens.com/emAlbum/albums/Patrick%20Daly/Events/H20%202009/10.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/forsakenceo/28438_1454764403398_1061956985_1337.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4440571349_7d535ed7c5_o.jpg
low like them and a gonna run 16 inch wheels

[güber325]

to get that low (With travel) there are a couple ways of doing it
1) you need some GC camber plates or IE (meh) so thats at least 295-360 bucks
2) short konis( g60, ix, or some off the shelf ones ) my front two struts were 400 bucks
3) shorten your strut housings 2-3 inches, i did 3 (free)
4)buy some coil over sleeves, namebrand or ebay idc your option here 120 bucks
5) take measurements for spacer
6) weld it together
7) buy some springs and stick them in!

so i nice homebrew kit that can hang with name brand stuff ($$) cost me 800 bucks.
that was just for the konis, and the sleeves, and plates. i was able to cut and measure and weld myself so i figure that saved me a 100/200 bucks

[WillE28]

and what your stance look like pic??

[Byron]

Those cars are on:

Pic 1- FK 75/50 drop springs, not coils
Pic 2- GC's and g60 struts, not sure on the amount shortened
Pic 3- GC adjusters and camber plates, stock length strut
Pic 4- Front car is KW V1, Rear car is GC with stock length struts, not sure if he has camber plates or not but I don't think he does.

[WillE28]

thank you verry much
the 4 pic is the GC adjuster or the coilover kit?

[Byron]

thank you verry much
the 4 pic is the GC adjuster or the coilover kit?

The adjusters are included in the coilover kit

[WillE28]

i mean the second picture is GC coilover conversion rigth?
the 4 is that the conversion or the full
BTW i really love the drop of the fk spring ,its looks very great

[dspl1236]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4440571349_7d535ed7c5_o.jpg
low like them and a gonna run 16 inch wheels


i know the borbet'd one.....int rewrap, air, and a 95 mmm3 motor

[Byron]

Lol, the one you're talking about is actually the one with the RS's in that picture. The one on borbets was crashed and (I believe) sold.

[Stephen]

it was just a bent rad support and a few new body panels needed but i dont think itll ever be back on the road. and erik doesnt own it anymore

[dspl1236]

Lol, the one you're talking about is actually the one with the RS's in that picture. The one on borbets was crashed and (I believe) sold.

nice...wish i had a side shot of my buddies. i know the m swaps and air are rare.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5555406581_48b0c1c422_b.jpg

[Dutchy]

nice...wish i had a side shot of my buddies. i know the m swaps and air are rare.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5555406581_48b0c1c422_b.jpg

That's "Qimis" old car, originally from Canada. Changed hands a bunch of times before it ended up in your friend's hands. Can always tell by the hacked fenders and the interior.

[dspl1236]

That's "Qimis" old car, originally from Canada. Changed hands a bunch of times before it ended up in your friend's hands. Can always tell by the hacked fenders and the interior.

its for sale again....new oil pan(jbweld got real bad), all new coilpacks...