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Ted in T.O. · Post by **Ted in T.O.** » May 16, 2009 11:15 PM

Big Bronze Rim wrote:Spax springs with Bilstein sports. Has ST 25/19 sways. Wheels are 17x8.5+13F/17x10+19R with 235/40/17 / 255/40/17 tires. Ride quality is quite firm but very streetable. It's a comfy DD that handles quite well, you just have to drive it carefully and remember that it's low.

Watch out for those Armadillo's Brad.

winfred · Post by **winfred** » May 17, 2009 12:00 AM

unknown front e12 drop coils with billy sports front/rear, e34 525 rear springs with a coil chopped, e28 style rear suspension instead of the original side loader diff and sheet metal e12 arms, modified e23 27mm front sway bar and e28 m5 rear bar, msw 16X8 rims. does better then i do at the autocross

Evan · Post by **Evan** » May 17, 2009 12:11 AM

Ground Control coil-overs and Koni Yellows

C.R. Krieger · Post by **C.R. Krieger** » May 18, 2009 10:41 AM

You guys do realize that the antiroll bars are totally irrelevant to ride height and that the shocks, if gas-charged, only make an infinitesimal difference. All you're looking at is the difference in springs and wheel sizes ...

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » May 18, 2009 10:47 AM

C.R. Krieger wrote:You guys do realize that the antiroll bars are totally irrelevant to ride height and that the shocks, if gas-charged, only make an infinitesimal difference. All you're looking at is the difference in springs and wheel sizes ...

Yes, as are my adjustable rear subframe with urethane bushings, ST 25/19 bars with adjustable endlinks, front and rear strut/shock tower braces. I still mentioned them just in case someone was interested. Everything I put in list format contributed to the ride height.

MrNic3Guy · Post by **MrNic3Guy** » May 19, 2009 8:53 AM

Ted in T.O. wrote:
Big Bronze Rim wrote:Spax springs with Bilstein sports. Has ST 25/19 sways. Wheels are 17x8.5+13F/17x10+19R with 235/40/17 / 255/40/17 tires. Ride quality is quite firm but very streetable. It's a comfy DD that handles quite well, you just have to drive it carefully and remember that it's low.

Watch out for those Armadillo's Brad.

I caught an armadillo once and it almost took a sh*t on me.

stoph99 · Post by **stoph99** » Sep 28, 2010 4:44 AM

Do you know the part numbers of the BBS springs? I just picked up a pair of front BBS springs, stamped 2601012. The springs are tapered-- the gauge of the coil is thinner near the top.

ahab wrote:

Style 9s with 235s under BBS progressive rate springs and Billie Sports. Not too sure about the pedigree of the BBS springs. They have BBS part numbers on them and I vaguely remember a suspension campaign back in the mid 80s but I've never ran across another pair.

edlocke · Post by **edlocke** » Sep 28, 2010 6:05 AM

Bil sports set on the 2nd from the bottom and Eibachs.

ealinn · Post by **ealinn** » Dec 06, 2010 8:43 PM

Does anyone have any experiance with the IE sway bar set? The kit looks very sexy and complete. Also curious to hear about the Ground Control "Touring" camber plates from those who have these in use.

Thanks,

Eric

grey ghost · Post by **grey ghost** » Dec 06, 2010 9:01 PM

HRs and HDs

JUNGLISTluder · Post by **JUNGLISTluder** » Dec 08, 2010 10:01 AM

BavAuto Springs
Bilstein Sports
e90 spring hats without pads up front
Bilsteins on second to last notch in rear

Moose · Post by **Moose** » Dec 08, 2010 2:14 PM

Rear fenders have been cut/rolled so take the rear fitments with a grain of salt, more to showcase ride height.

Stock or Mtech Springs? Not 100% sure. Wheels were 16x7 et32 (15mm spacer original offset 47) 205/55/16s? Again not sure. Would not clear without the spacer, not that anyone would ever want to run them Anyway, came on the car.

Ride Quality: Boat

Suspension Techniques with Style 5's 17x8 et5 (15mm spacer) all around with a 225/40/17 front and a 235/40/17 rear

Ride Quality: Decent, spring rates could have been a tad higher

Spax Springs with 16x8 BBS RS 211's et -4 (15mm spacer originally et11) with a 205/55/16, don't have any great pictures of this setup. The Spax give the car a good amount of rake compared to the other springs.

Ride Quality: I am very happy with them, rates feel good, and are not harsh overall

FDDS Springs (Custom-order, made with extensive application of a cutoff wheel)

Ride Quality: Leaves a whole lot to be desired.

RS211's again 15mm front spacer removed.

AMG by OZ Benz wheels 17x8.5 et 18 (et3 after the 15mm spacer up front) and 17x10 et20 forget the tire sizes, 215/40 up front, and 225/40 out back I believe?

ACS Type 1 Racing 17x9 et6 and 17x10 et17 once again I believe 215/40 and 225/40?

Felt like doing a bit of whoring, sorry for the long post, maybe can help someone though?

Mucci · Post by **Mucci** » Dec 09, 2010 11:33 AM

More.

Anyone running the shortened GC coilover setup?

Fox · Post by **Fox** » Dec 09, 2010 6:28 PM

Moose, do you have more pictures of your spax setup?

GC coilovers, unknown red springs.

Same thing but with 4" hypercoil springs. Coils adjusted as high as it will go in the front.

SpasticDwarf · Post by **SpasticDwarf** » Dec 12, 2010 4:05 PM

Fox, so sick.

Here's mine:

Custom BagYard air suspension setup:

Cut springs:

GC Coils:

D Unit · Post by **D Unit** » Dec 13, 2010 11:23 AM

Is it just me, or does Brad's Spax setup look lower than Moose's?

Brad D. wrote:Spax springs with Bilstein sports. Has ST 25/19 sways. Wheels are 17x8.5+13F/17x10+19R with 235/40/17 / 255/40/17 tires. Ride quality is quite firm but very streetable. It's a comfy DD that handles quite well, you just have to drive it carefully and remember that it's low.

Moose wrote: Spax Springs with 16x8 BBS RS 211's et -4 (15mm spacer originally et11) with a 205/55/16, don't have any great pictures of this setup. The Spax give the car a good amount of rake compared to the other springs.

Ride Quality: I am very happy with them, rates feel good, and are not harsh overall

Moose · Post by **Moose** » Dec 13, 2010 2:00 PM

Fox wrote:Moose, do you have more pictures of your spax setup?

Took some shots for you, excuse the filthy car, it is cold and I am lazy. Wanna trade suspension

Spax Springs 16x8 et-4 (15mm Spacers) BBS RS 211's with a 205/55/16.

D Unit wrote:Is it just me, or does Brad's Spax setup look lower than Moose's?

It is, I assume he has his bilstein sports on a lower rear setting, don't know if the front is any lower. I have a yellow shock out back that came on the car (Mtech?) that is not adjustable.

EDIT: Also his car is an M30 turbo (I think?) with diving boards, vs my M20 Euro Bumpered car, so that will cause his front to sit a bit lower.

S14 · Post by **S14** » Dec 16, 2010 6:50 PM

Fox wrote:

nice! M5?

Fox · Post by **Fox** » Dec 17, 2010 12:55 AM

Moose wrote:
Took some shots for you, excuse the filthy car, it is cold and I am lazy. Wanna trade suspension

Spax Springs 16x8 et-4 (15mm Spacers) BBS RS 211's with a 205/55/16.

D Unit wrote:Is it just me, or does Brad's Spax setup look lower than Moose's?
It is, I assume he has his bilstein sports on a lower rear setting, don't know if the front is any lower. I have a yellow shock out back that came on the car (Mtech?) that is not adjustable.

EDIT: Also his car is an M30 turbo (I think?) with diving boards, vs my M20 Euro Bumpered car, so that will cause his front to sit a bit lower.

D Unit asked what I was thinking. Looks great! One ride in my car and you'll definitely be praising the spax setup. I need to do some shocks overhauling and revalving. If I ever go back to springs, spax is definitely top on my list.

S14 wrote:
nice! M5?

Thanks! I wish it was an M5, but it's just my 535is.

scott s · Post by **scott s** » Dec 17, 2010 3:01 AM

Bilstein Sports with H&R Race.

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Dec 17, 2010 2:54 PM

1.5 coils cut up front on unknown lowering springs. 2 coils cut rear on stock springs w/blown shocks.

Tires are too tall, I know. New ones coming in Spring.

Summer is going to bring some Bilstein Sports w/Spax. Also have some adjustible sways waiting on me to get some new brackets & bushings. Before then I'll probably cut another coil just for shits and giggles. I do have a spare oil pan.

Moose · Post by **Moose** » Dec 17, 2010 3:44 PM

Fox wrote:
D Unit asked what I was thinking. Looks great! One ride in my car and you'll definitely be praising the spax setup. I need to do some shocks overhauling and revalving. If I ever go back to springs, spax is definitely top on my list.

I drove Mikes 6 from Tennesse to Chicago on your coilovers haha. It was a bit harsh but I still would definitely want them. Playing with the valving a bit should help out.

D Unit · Post by **D Unit** » Dec 18, 2010 1:41 AM

Just curios, but where is everyone purchasing their Boge Turbo Gas shocks? Will I be okay with these and some Spax springs?

asuj158 · Post by **asuj158** » Dec 18, 2010 6:52 AM

SpasticDwarf wrote:Fox, so sick.

Here's mine:

Cut springs:

back when I loved your car

Fox · Post by **Fox** » Dec 20, 2010 1:59 AM

Moose wrote:
Fox wrote:
D Unit asked what I was thinking. Looks great! One ride in my car and you'll definitely be praising the spax setup. I need to do some shocks overhauling and revalving. If I ever go back to springs, spax is definitely top on my list.
I drove Mikes 6 from Tennesse to Chicago on your coilovers haha. It was a bit harsh but I still would definitely want them. Playing with the valving a bit should help out.

Rofl! I forgot about the 6er for a minute. Well, I don't know when the front koni's blew, must have been very shortly after we put the coilovers in mine...so those are done. I don't even know what shocks are now in the front, whatever Luci decided to throw in there, but it's pretty bad right now. The front is definitely more enjoyable than sitting in the rear, which you're probably aware of. I got airborne off the seat sitting in the back while Mike M. was driving on the freeway, from the bounce. That was pretty cool.

Auke · Post by **Auke** » Dec 20, 2010 3:57 PM

K.A.W -65/45mm. 215/45-17 on BBS RC 090's.

E28YA · Post by **E28YA** » Dec 20, 2010 5:15 PM

Alpina 17x8 fronts and 17x9.5 rears
Bilstein Sport shocks
Spax lowering springs

Handles really well.

Cheers.
Was

Coldswede · Post by **Coldswede** » Dec 20, 2010 10:31 PM

Is that the "Transporter" leaning against that there BMW?

E28YA · Post by **E28YA** » Jan 20, 2011 10:51 PM

Coldswede wrote:Is that the "Transporter" leaning against that there BMW?

"Their" you mean

BATESY · Post by **BATESY** » Jan 20, 2011 11:39 PM

Random coil sleeves with 350/450 springs and Billy Sports on all 4's. Keeping it real. Sorry for the pictures, Im fucking broke and I a DD a turbo e28 and need a nice camera.

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