Guys
I'm putting a track car together with the following random spec:
2.7 eta block, 325 head, BTB manifold and BBTB
Sump Guard
Eibach Front and Rear adjustable ARBs
Eibach front strut brace & rear strut brace
Braided lines, green stuff pads
16" alloys with 40mm profile tyres
Spax PSX adjustable shocks
The car will be MOT'd for the road (as my local race track is only 25 miles away) so I don't want it riding too low as the roads are sh*te round here.
I'm buying springs next and I'm unsure whether to go for Eibach or Spax ??
I think the Eibach are probably better but was thinking of using matching shocks and springs.
Which Springs for my track slag
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For a genuine track slag focused car this is the one time I would seriously consider going coilover as I reckon any general road orientated springs will still have it rolling all over the gaf. It'll be a grim journey there 
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I'm not splashing out close to a bag of sand on suspension when I've never driven an E30 on a track.
My thinking is that if I get into it I'll go down the coilover route eventually but I'm trying to keep the budget down on this one and I'm already at over 2 bags !!
Back to the question gents !
My thinking is that if I get into it I'll go down the coilover route eventually but I'm trying to keep the budget down on this one and I'm already at over 2 bags !!
Back to the question gents !
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Only a 35mm drop though - are they stiffer than Eibach/spax ?Aragorn wrote:Go for something on the stiffer end of the scale then, perhaps H&R?
Eibachs are typically very soft and comfy for road use.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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I'm here to learn - thanks. H & R springs are looking like a good option.Aragorn wrote:H&R's on mine are pretty hard.
Low isnt really desirable anyway. Handling requires sensible suspension geometry, and dumping the car on its ass ruins most of the geometry.
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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