So, I Finally Got My New Wheels

[spfdfanatic]

time to start working on the suspension. I have 235/45/17 on back, and 235/40/17 on front. What type of suspension work should i do?? Shocks springs sway bars??? All Suggestions will help me!!!!

[spieluhr]

depends on the ride you want. if you want a sporty feel and performance while still being comfortable on public roads then go with a shock and spring set that suits your interests and budget (i suggest Koni and H&R).

If you are making a track car look into a coil-over suspension system.

but either way get the sway bars, strut bars, anti-roll bars, etc.

search this forum too, the search feature will be your new best friend.

[97alpineM3]

Most legal track group specs dont allow coils... just so you know...

Les

[mikester328]

Most legal track group specs dont allow coils... just so you know...

Why wouldn't they allow coils?

[spfdfanatic]

Not tracking at all, just in town driving! Definatley want sporty but comfortable. So shocks, springs, sway bars, strut bars, and anti roll bars, that should give me agood suspension???

[BeemerMan]

we want pictures!

[spfdfanatic]

Will have picks tomorrow, it was dark by the time I got them on tonight!!

[spfdfanatic]

So I guess suspension parts are gonna have to be done a little at a time!!! Holy cow those things are expensive!!!!

[kearnyme]

yes lets see those new rims!

[dutchbmw]

I prefer Bilstein shocks cuz they have a lot of experience with BMW.

[Cruzin 323is]

why did u get a lower profile on the front.. isn't there gunna be a slight tilt?? and wouldn't that make the ride crap?

[spfdfanatic]

Originally posted by Cruzin 323is@Dec 29 2004, 05:44 PM
why did u get a lower profile on the front.. isn't there gunna be a slight tilt?? and wouldn't that make the ride crap?

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I assume you are talking to me. I got the wheels and tires as a package deal for $500 bucks!!! I am in the process of looking for some new tires, you think they should be the same all around????

[bigred318]

Originally posted by spfdfanatic+Dec 29 2004, 05:09 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(spfdfanatic @ Dec 29 2004, 05:09 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Cruzin 323is@Dec 29 2004, 05:44 PM
why did u get a lower profile on the front.. isn't there gunna be a slight tilt?? and wouldn't that make the ride crap?

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I assume you are talking to me. I got the wheels and tires as a package deal for $500 bucks!!! I am in the process of looking for some new tires, you think they should be the same all around????

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i would get them the same al around, thats just me, cant rotate tires either if they are different.

and why dont autox groups let you use coilover suspension? thats what im wondering?

David

[RIBEMR26]

would get them the same al around, thats just me, cant rotate tires either if they are different

Funny you say that....my Bentley says that there is no need to rotate tires on BMW's...(I shouldn't say ALL, my Bentley is for E36's obviously)...it strikes me as weird and I asked the question to the forum a while back but I don't think I got a response....anyway...something to do with the way BMW's are balanced??? I dont know, I just remember it said it.

[bigred318]

oh i was just throwing that out there... i just like to have all the same tires haha

David