PLEASE HELP! suspension question

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SLiCKZ
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Post Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:58 am

I purchased and installed Bilstein springs and struts for my 325is. I've been playing with drift and very aggressive cornering and the body has a lot of roll and give still... is there a coilover kit I can buy that won't make me replace the struts again? I'm going to be short on cash for a long time (college) so I'm trying to save where I can. I really want a stiff ride, so what else should I be looking at? Anti-roll bars? What? I'm new to this stuff, but I love to drive and I'm more than willing to learn (going to school for mechanical engineering). Please help!
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Post Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:07 am

Anti roll bars for sure would be a good starting point
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Post Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:12 am

do a DIY coil over like handpaper. I have done one as well, works a treat. Do a search, loads to read
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Post Fri Jun 06, 2008 7:51 pm

yep agree with Andy325, definately should look into changing the ARB first off, i got eibachs on mine and noticed the diference straight away. A MUST do on your list or anybodys list for that...
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Post Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:49 pm

Thanks! but what is an ARB? I did a search and it turns out some company is using that acronym for its name, and that company makes a lot of automotive parts, so I have no idea what an ARB is. I assume anti-roll-bar?
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Post Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:56 pm

Yeah its an anti roll bar - seriously is worth doing. If you get a good one (many people go for either h&r or eibach) it will transform the way the car handles. You will need to budget about £250 for them, which bang for buck is a good deal!