How Much to Drop By??

[cliffybabe]

Hi Guys

After some advice of how low to go witch make etc

I've got a 1987 cab which is in the photo gallery at the moment.

I'm running BBS 15's, and can't make up my mind about lowering her im looking to see if anyone is selling a 35 or 40mm kit in the wanted section.

Do i do just the springs or the struts also??

Thanks

Neil

[stuartgallafant]

depends what you're after neil. are you keeping the 15's on there too?

if you want the car to handle better, then i'd go for the whole setup. quite possibly the 35mm H&R cup kit on the zone shop, but if you just want it lowered, you can get away with just using springs

with the fact thats its cab, you dont really need sporty suspension in it, coz cabs arent really made for thrashing it around everwhere!

we'll talk about on wednesday fella...

[fowler]

40 mm on spax set up is nice quaser has a set of progressive spings that are lower and still give a nice smooth ride

[stuartgallafant]

you coming on wednesday ben???

[cliffybabe]

depends what you're after neil. are you keeping the 15's on there too?

if you want the car to handle better, then i'd go for the whole setup. quite possibly the 35mm H&R cup kit on the zone shop, but if you just want it lowered, you can get away with just using springs

with the fact thats its cab, you dont really need sporty suspension in it, coz cabs arent really made for thrashing it around everwhere!

we'll talk about on wednesday fella...

Keeping the 15's mate, were talk wed's then

Ben is coming after he's had his nails done

[stuartgallafant]

[jonbuoy]

I think i might have a set of -40mm Jamex spring's in the garage if your interested, will have a look tomorrow

[cliffybabe]

I think i might have a set of -40mm Jamex spring's in the garage if your interested, will have a look tomorrow

wicked mate, will they be alright on my cab??

[jonbuoy]

Not sure mate, they are for a standard 318i so will probably look about -60mm

[cliffybabe]

were chat wed's yeah mate

[cliffybabe]

This is how she is currently sitting, anyone else got any views??

[stuartgallafant]

i wouldnt use 4 cylinder springs in a 6 cylinder car. they'll be too weak coz they're not designed to take that kinda weight. coz its a cab, you have to buy springs for a cab, coz the build is so different to a coupe.

the E46 convertibles have about 12 different springs you can use, specific to the build of that car. its a nightmare...

[cliffybabe]

thanks stu, see ya tomorrow mate

[stuartgallafant]

wkd n bad! goodies at 7 yeah...

[cliffybabe]

wkd n bad! goodies at 7 yeah...

see ya there mate, im finishing at 4 so wash and polish and meet ya there

[stuartgallafant]

im finishing at 4 so wash and polish and meet ya there

you bitch!!! i wanna finish at 4!

[cliffybabe]

im finishing at 4 so wash and polish and meet ya there

you bitch!!! i wanna finish at 4!

There called summer hours i get 8 of them to use over july Aug or sep

as i said get home quick wash and polish then up to goodies for a cold drink quality

[cliffybabe]

Right after looking at alot of pic's im linking a 60mm drop anyone recormend a good spring and strut set??

Thanks

Neil

[stuartgallafant]

im linking a 60mm drop anyone recormend a good spring and strut set??

Thanks

Neil

and a decent sump guard!!!

[stuartgallafant]

oh, and stick your summer hours up ya arse!!

[cliffybabe]

im linking a 60mm drop anyone recormend a good spring and strut set??

Thanks

Neil

and a decent sump guard!!!

ok then what about 40mm, is that a safer option, as u said chat tonight mate yeah

As for my summer hours i will be leaing work in 4 hours, 1 hour will be lunch and another hour is a training overview, guess that leaves 2 hours then

[stuartgallafant]

prick...

[GDBN]

Hello mate ... mine's on the H&R 60/40 cup kit.
Handles like a dream and it doesn't acually drop that far. After the rear settled down I thibk the actual drop is more like 45/30.

Would highly recommend it for the cab.

Giles

And help me with my exhaust thread !!!

[cliffybabe]

Well after alot of thought and talks last night including pushing my car down etc, 40mm drop on spring, one of the guys on the zone had a set and im picking them up at Ace's at the end of the month

[miniblob]

and a decent sump guard!!!

Any idea where i can get one of those Stu????

Remember looking around a few years ago but couldn't find one for an E30 at all!!!!!

[stuartgallafant]

rob, i believe if you ask at the dealers you can get them, nut im not sure! gimme a text when im at work and i'll ask for ya

[cliffybabe]

Got my springs H & R 40mm drop, cant wait to drop her a bit ill post pic's when there on thanks guys for your advice

[GDBN]

I didn't think H&R made 40mm springs for cabs.
Thought they were for saloons only and the extra weight will drop it further.
That was the story when I bought my set from Sal.

G

[cliffybabe]

I got mine last night off Ste, He is a top bloke.

There the racing spring's the red one's 40mm the indent print matches the spec on H&R's web site

[GDBN]

AHA .... mine are the black ones.

That Supersprint ..... what a noise !

G

[cliffybabe]

AHA .... mine are the black ones.

G

Did u get the ehxaust on does it sound good?? im gonna have a look at fitting my scorpion full system this weekend

[GDBN]

Oh yes indeed.
WOW

And I will be going topless over the weekend too !!

[cliffybabe]

Post a sound clip mate, I cant wait to get mine on now

[stuartgallafant]

you're like a boy with toys!!

but arnt we all!!!

[cliffybabe]

you're like a boy with toys!!

but arnt we all!!!

Im special