Suspension.

Butts · #1 (**permalink**) 02-10-2008, 07:59 PM

Hello,
I am wondering what everyone runs for suspension, trying to make a decision. I have an 86 ETA, and was thinking about going with the H&R race spring with the Bilsteins, but may be too harsh. Suggestions and pics would be kick ass!! Willing to spend what the race set up was going to cost me. The car is mostly a summer daily driver, does not see winter. And planning on a auto-x day or two each season.
Also wondering if adjustable camber plates are worth it for mild auto-x use, or just go with the oem M3 offset bushings.
Thanks everyone in advance.

ANDRÜ · #2 (**permalink**) 02-11-2008, 08:43 PM

On my e30 I had really stiff e30 m3 H&R springs that were custom made for club racing from the guy I got them from. I used these on my daily along with KYB shocks/struts. The the was harsh, but I got used to it very fast. If you cant handle harsh ride than your kinda a wimp haha Plus the benefits of a stiffer suspension really show in the corners. The car was a blast.

Butts · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 12:04 AM

Thanks a lot. Not to concerned with ride quality, rather have it turn when I ask it to turn. The suspension that I am thinking about is the NASA spec e30 kit, probably quite similar to yours.

Scany · #4 (**permalink**) 02-16-2008, 07:20 PM

We should be finishing up the H&R Race / Bilstein Sport setup on a 318iS this weekend. It does seem to become very stiff, but we are doing autox and trackdays with it so it seems perfect. I think you could get the H&R Sport springs and you'd probably get some more comfortable ride.

Butts · #5 (**permalink**) 02-22-2008, 09:21 AM

Thanks, let me know how that goes!

UberAuto · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:50 PM

Bilstein sport for aggresive, stiff, low, HD for other, and H&R race and sport likewise...

UberAuto · #7 (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:52 PM

i had h&R race and Bilstein sports on a 318is and it was very sporty, very great. Wow. Similar setup now but with IE3 on the m20 steed below.

Scany · #8 (**permalink**) 03-30-2008, 01:54 PM

The setup is working great. After the first drive at VIR we are very pleased with the handling of the car. We were also running Falken Azenis R615 tires on 14" rims.

Butts · #9 (**permalink**) 03-31-2008, 01:17 AM

How did you find the Rt-615 to full race conditions? Still waiting for mother nature to decide that it is spring to auto-x cross mine. I run rt-615 on the street and I love them, that is also what I will be using to auto-x.

TheTunerSource · #10 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 04:43 PM

Go coilover as they are matched already.