old suspension kits? bilstein/h&r/gaz

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Post Tue May 13, 2014 11:06 pm

Question do suspension kits obviously wear out over time? So far had two h&r kits old ones, current one is going back about 8+ years wondering if it's worth to get a fresh set of h&rs or...

If I should go for bilstein b12 sport line kit and e90 top hats to get it riding at 60mm like the h&r kit?

Or gaz coilies,

If anyone's got any feedback on the above? Not sure on the bilsteins tbh I do drive it very hard, don't want it wallowing

Need to make my mind up!
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Post Tue May 13, 2014 11:09 pm

B8's and H&R sport springs and Eibach ARB plus with the E30 M3 off set wishbone bush

Them H&R's are low as they are, no need to go any lower
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Post Tue May 13, 2014 11:16 pm

Depends on what they are for?

Track or road?
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Post Wed May 14, 2014 6:16 pm

Road mainly but want a bit of nurburg action later this year,

Already got h&r arbs and poly offset bushes and front and rear strut braces

Wanted the e90 hats with the bilstein set up,
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Post Wed May 14, 2014 8:23 pm

Go for the B12 setup then. :cool:
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