Any body got any tips on handling issues??

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DORAS
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Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:55 pm

Any body got any tips on handling issues??

i have got a 325 sport and in need of some better handling. Its o.k till you get to 80+ and then you are constantly correcting the steering to allow for oversteer, steering play and its always following the deviations in the road. i am quite a keen driver and dont find it rewarding at speed + its bl**dy tiring!

i love the car but i also like to be able to put the car where i want it.

i have done so far:

powerflex front arm bushes and subframe bushes.
new bilstein gas rear shox
front strut brace
17" alpina reps with yokahama parada 215/40/17 tyres.

i would appreciate any ideas, although i am on a budget after spending 2k on my 2.7 conversion. :cry:
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Sun Aug 06, 2006 7:08 pm

toyo tyres maybe?
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Sun Aug 06, 2006 7:59 pm

I think you'll find that the e30 doesn't handle well on 17" wheels :(

Sounds like you may have worn front balljoints too with the wandering.

Cheers,

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Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:07 pm

My 323 is in a similar state...

I'm thinking of an H&R ARB kit first off.
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Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:37 pm

Tramlining is deffo a trait of 17's mate. I had 17" azev with 215/40's which i swapped to 16's on a 40 profile and theres a world of difference!
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