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Slammed e46
03-29-2010, 06:13 PM
Hey everyone I just picked up an e30 and I have wheels for it but I have springs for it as well but I want coilovers for the obvious reasons. I don't know what's out there for these things. I have an e46 and that's a whole different world. I don't have time to search so I figured ide leave it up to you guys on stanceworks. Price brand the adjustability(dampening or not). And how low you can go would be greatly appreciated.

-Matt

Average_Jerk
03-29-2010, 06:53 PM
i got the full GC kit on the way for my e30

BMWerke
03-29-2010, 07:16 PM
I just picked up a 325is a month ago and i wanna run these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Coilovers-BMW-E30-318-325-M3-Lowering-Springs-Coil-Over_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4cee5ddb79QQitemZ3 30416642937QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcc essories

Bimmerteck
03-30-2010, 08:38 AM
My setup, GC shortened housings, no rear bar, camber plates.

Price- $1500


brand-Ground Control


the adjustability(dampening or not).Dampning adjustable via Koni's included in kit


And how low you can go-As low as your willing to go. Pic below is the lowest i can currently go without losing a single mm of shock travel. It is also all the way up on my modified strut housings. I could have taken an extra 11/4" out but I didn't want to be forced to run larger heavier wheels/change gear ratios to gain necessairy ground clearance. Currently piecing together a drysump setup(without sacrificing A/C) and brackets to raise the steering rack to reduce bumpsteer.


would be greatly appreciated. your welcome.


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4474319870_0dfea83343.jpg

BMWerke
03-30-2010, 08:42 AM
i thought about doin cosmos but last night after reading another E30 suspension thread i heard that the seats they come with are ok but the springs are absolute junk....so yes, dont listen to me....well just this time...so i guess ile just do a gc set up. http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=121/CA=8

Byron
03-30-2010, 08:39 PM
I saw a guy on r3v using Nex coils and he was pretty low. No idea how good they are for e30's but I know the e34 ones blow rear shocks like no tomorrow if you go low.

Ground Controls are good, so are FK's and KW's. All will cost about $1500 if you want to get real low.