How do I make my Touring handle?

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evoboy69
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Post Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:48 pm

A few weeks ago I brought my 325i Touring as a cheap run about as IÔš'm having to sell my Impreza Turbo to help my Ԛâ€Ëasaving for a houseÔš' fund. Two weeks on and I really have become very fond of my e30!! The only area that I really want to modernise is the handling, or in particular, the excessive bodyroll. DonÔš't get me wrong I think the basic balance of the car is great and I love the rear wheel drive feel, but I am used to much firmer suspension.
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Post Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:53 pm

well u have 50/50 weight distribution already so thats a good start. especially if like drifting! he he. Options for suspension kits is a bit limited compared to the saloons.
Whats the budget?
Are all your rubber bushes worn? As a car with all new ones makes a massive difference. strut brace will help reduce the body roll
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Post Fri Apr 08, 2005 8:00 pm

Simon13 wrote:well u have 50/50 weight distribution already so thats a good start. especially if like drifting! he he. Options for suspension kits is a bit limited compared to the saloons.
Whats the budget?
Are all your rubber bushes worn? As a car with all new ones makes a massive difference. strut brace will help reduce the body roll
I didn't pay too much for the car so I'd say around Ԛ£400. The bushes look ok but I haven't had it up in the air yet. I am also considering some bigger wheels but donÔš't want compromised handling for the sake of huge alloys.
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Post Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:09 pm

max id recomend is 16's
cant go wrong with a set of pina's or hartge
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Post Sat Apr 09, 2005 8:48 am

Buy Some AVO springs as they are proven to make a Touring handle superb.

Then as mentioned above concentrate on all the bushes.
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Post Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:52 am

I have found a Koni adjustable kit listed for a Touring. Does anyone have an opinion?