Ok another question( suspension )

[Dee]

1st of you have all been very helpfull with the other questions i have asked.

What i would like to no now is what suspension is the best set up for my E30 325i

I was thinking billstien

[Geeman]

The BEST set-up...? Do you mean shocks, springs, or both?

Plenty of people would argue that the H&R set is the BEST...

Eibach is pretty good too.

But the best set-up would be coil-overs. Depends on your budget...

How much do you intend on spending...?

Giles.

[Dee]

I mean the hole lot spring shocks

Coilover are not for me so thats out of the question so whats next on your recommendations then

[Geeman]

Well, going from what other people have found, the H&R Cup set takes some beating.

You can mix and match the shocks and springs though, Eibach springs and Bilstein Shocks are a very good combination, as are the adjustable Spax shocks, though the Spax springs are quite hard and result in a rough ride.

Wouldn't go for a cheap set. I made this mistake and bought a 60mm Apex shock and spring kit for my convertible. Cheap... yes. TERRIBLE ride quality though... very choppy.

I made the mistake of buying an FK coilover system for my track car. What a waste of Ԛ£600. Might as well bought a set of PI springs. Wish I'd gone for the H&R set-up now... Oh well, you live and learn.

I'm sure other people on here will join in and advise you as well, but I'm betting 80% of them will recommend the H&R set...

HTH

Giles.

[Jhonno]

H&R is the road im goin down...

[Geeman]

I got some H&R springs coming, using standard Mtech Shocks... (on the Sport road car that is)

[Dee]

Thanks Geeman

I havent even picked the car up yet and already i bought some alpina rep rims and will be bying Scorpian exhaust next week

[Karan]

h and r cup kit is prob the best setup for road use and occasional track...

only prob is the 60/40 drop the kit gives... can prove difficult on some big bumps

but ive tried bilstien/koni/eibach in the past and the h&r is far superior it has to be said

or u can do as giles said and get the h and r springs with standard bilstiens.

Karan

[Bharat]

Don't forget, if budget is a little tight, then Sachs Boge shocks are damn good too, M-Tech specifications as well. With Eibach springs - very good ride quality, drop of about 30-40mm.

As has been mentioned, H&R Cup kit is an excellent choice for a little more than the above set up.

I would also budget for changing the mounts all around, and the 'spring pads' for the rears.

[Dee]

Thanks lads you all have been a great help