Bilstein Streetline Kit

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:18 pm

where do you live?! you car doesnt look that low!! lol

Crash bang etc can be sorted with tyre pressures and bushes or you might be running a naff suspension setup.. i went in Karan's sport and that is polybushed and v low and thought the ride was good..

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:24 pm

Its the around town ride that it crashes over, its great on the motorway/big open roads. Maybe i'll borrow someone elses car for the routes i usually drive on just to see how the ride is

I dont often use its performance either, i look after it but its kinda wasted under my ownership

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:27 pm

yep im running 40psi tooo.....

wil ure susoension setup is very high---looks bout standard iS height to me... u shouldnt scrape with cup kit... mine is scraping cos hayward and scot left my centre box hanging

before mine was fine over bumps....

just take it from someone whos tried most of the popular setups... i have to say h&r cup kit is the best.. if not this the billies with h&r -35mm springs are great.... demlot u should get this on ures.....

just take it from someone who's been there done that and got the t-shirt...

and the keychain....

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:27 pm

small diesel for everyday use? cheap - extra cost offset by fuel etc savings..

then the m50 for play time

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:31 pm

I can only find h&r cup kit for 6pots. Do they do the 4 pot?

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:34 pm

i dont think they do..... but just use the 6 pot application and get some bigger front struts off a 325....

jimbob had them in his iS and he said tey were great.... and the car sit sat nice at the front...

Karan

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:39 pm

Yeah the Bilsteins and H&R is what i might be looking at cause its what Ian runs on his car.

Its still more expensive to insure two cars unless i do a Pikey/Illegal Immigrant and drive without insurance

I "might" be out of the country for awhile after Uni too so i might leave my family a car they can actually get insured on and use rather than an overpowered Dinosaur of a machine

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:42 pm

Karan wrote:i dont think they do..... but just use the 6 pot application and get some bigger front struts off a 325....

jimbob had them in his iS and he said tey were great.... and the car sit sat nice at the front...

Karan

ahh feck. hard to change the struts ?

digging for the haynes.

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 3:45 pm

no its easy peasy!
may aswell add 325 calipers and vented discs to the front while ure there....

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:57 pm

about this low would be perfect!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:08 pm

This thread has actually helped me make up my mind in a round about way. None of this Bilstein/Koni/random other suspension, its time for some H&R Cup i think

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:11 pm

6potWil6pot wrote:This thread has actually helped me make up my mind in a round about way. None of this Bilstein/Koni/random other suspension, its time for some H&R Cup i think

well one has seen the light,,,,

question is how many will follow

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:19 pm

Karan wrote:
6potWil6pot wrote:This thread has actually helped me make up my mind in a round about way. None of this Bilstein/Koni/random other suspension, its time for some H&R Cup i think
well one has seen the light,,,,

question is how many will follow

seconded

this should become sticky and we should point all who ask suspension questions here first.

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:22 pm

hoshy wrote:
Karan wrote:
6potWil6pot wrote:This thread has actually helped me make up my mind in a round about way. None of this Bilstein/Koni/random other suspension, its time for some H&R Cup i think
well one has seen the light,,,,

question is how many will follow
seconded

this should become sticky and we should point all who ask suspension questions here first.

welcome my friend and join the path of righteousness

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:25 pm

Me three....H+R it is

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:31 pm

why not u only live once and u get specially valved billy sports!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:38 pm

i'd already seen the light.. esp after the ride in yours Karan!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:01 pm

Jhonno wrote:i'd already seen the light.. esp after the ride in yours Karan!

Dan remind me to take u for a spin at lakeside... as the roads were a bit busy that day in cambridge....

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:05 pm

Karan,

so who's on the list for a ride?

1. Dan
2. Me
3.
4.
5....

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:10 pm

i wanna drive it not be driven!!!!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:10 pm

Simon13 wrote:i wanna drive it not be driven!!!!

Ditto!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:14 pm

I'm finding it difficult to find a kit suitable for a 325i Touring, I would like to buy an H & R Cup kit but it's not listed for a Touring 6 Pot. I have found an adjustable Koni kit but nobody seems to rate Koni?

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:18 pm

if u wanna drive it......

u gotta let me drive ure cars (properly).... and do u really want that......

uve seen how i drive....

Karan

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:19 pm

Deal!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:27 pm

davetouring wrote:Deal!

oi!!!!
civic boy!!!

lol

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:27 pm

EDIT: I'd let you go in the touring too mate! I know you drive like me!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:49 pm

ok deal, Andy P's has driven mine!!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:00 pm

ok i guess the 2 of u can have a 'gentle' drive LOL

and ive never driven a 325 so that would be nice....

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:02 pm

Woohoo!!

I don't mind not driving it mate, was only joking really, but if you 'force' me to, it'd be impolite not to.

You can have a blat in the Civic, it honestly is really good fun!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:03 pm

no dude... im gonna force u and get another cup kit convert! ive been meaning to let u drive it neway!!!! its sooooo different to a stock e30 engine....

Karan

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:05 pm

evoboy69 wrote:I'm finding it difficult to find a kit suitable for a 325i Touring, I would like to buy an H & R Cup kit but it's not listed for a Touring 6 Pot. I have found an adjustable Koni kit but nobody seems to rate Koni?

Can anyone answer this guys question!?

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:05 pm

Make sure its on 3 spokes otherwise I aint talking to you!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:10 pm

Simon wrote:
evoboy69 wrote:I'm finding it difficult to find a kit suitable for a 325i Touring, I would like to buy an H & R Cup kit but it's not listed for a Touring 6 Pot. I have found an adjustable Koni kit but nobody seems to rate Koni?
Can anyone answer this guys question!?

im sure the saloon one will work fine to be honest....

sal...... ive ordered 2 new toyos which i will place on some bbs i have in the garage with worn out woosungs on them, these will go on the front..... i will then place my curent bbs fronts which have worn out toyos on them and put them on the rear.....

so ill be new toyos on front old slicks on rear all round on bbs wheels...

but i may make an exception and come rolling on 3 spoke wrongness just for u!

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:11 pm

Simon wrote:
evoboy69 wrote:I'm finding it difficult to find a kit suitable for a 325i Touring, I would like to buy an H & R Cup kit but it's not listed for a Touring 6 Pot. I have found an adjustable Koni kit but nobody seems to rate Koni?
Can anyone answer this guys question!?

Good point Si. Very rude, sorry!

I don't think they did the Cup Kit for Tourings, but it'd just sit a bit lower at the back, it'd be more like 60/60 I would think.

I've never used Koni, but I've heard they are a good brand? Any ideas anyone?!

Post Fri Apr 08, 2005 3:40 am

Karan wrote:
Jhonno wrote:i'd already seen the light.. esp after the ride in yours Karan!
Dan remind me to take u for a spin at lakeside... as the roads were a bit busy that day in cambridge....

oh if i must

yeah shame they were busy.. nice car control tho.