hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Don't bag it its not a good idea for two reasons. Geometery .. it will really ride like crap because the bag is soft then hard under compression instead of being linear or progressive in nature. Also trying to fix the camber/bump steer issues it will create. e36 and e46 subframe and unibody strength issues. Youll just crack them after time doing it. I'm really not anti doing this sort of stuff, more the fact that dont want to see you head off down a road you'll regret later on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 Okay these are all valid reasons as to why not to bag it. Thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 the bag is soft then hard under compression instead of being linear or progressive in nature. Progressive? You mean like soft, progressively getting harder??? like a spring does? Ummm... A decent air bag setup will ride nicer than springs, for this exact reason. They are MORE progressive than a spring - softer over small bumps harder at more compression. Even driven a old Rolls? They're nice riding, on air. Lexus LS400, Toyota Crown etc etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted February 9, 2012 They have a varible unpredicable rate as they compress. This can upset how a car handles and therefor are not good if your wanting good hadling. They also dont take too long to wear out vs a good steel spring. Realistically on an e46 its a bad thing. The only reason people use bags is to raise or lower the cars ride height on the fly. There are many issues with this in day to day driving and TBH it can be dangerous because that lovely wheel alignment you had with correct camber and a defined ride height is suddenly not so great when you driving around as low as possible and will cause a car to get jittery around a corner or 'darty'. This on a wet day with oil on the road will cause you to understeer and oversteer. EG its dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 all fair comments josh but if you have it done right and drive at a good height and to the conditions there is nothing at all wrong with air, in fact i would rather the air for daily commuting. looks great when parked and ride with no stress of damage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 drive at a good height and to the conditions I think this is the key! Theres a bunch of bad installs giving air a bad name - there are a great deal of luxury cars with air springs (and buses etc for that matter!). A good install can give a low stance when required, but that's not normally where you'd drive it! It the bumpstops in most installs giving the bad ride! There's many a steel sprung low car which sits really low, and handles like a bag of arse and there's nothing you can do except change springs. The air gives you options. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 your car is looking awesome really makes me want an E46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted February 10, 2012 also if its done "RIGHT" you will have no problems with suspension or chassis points... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted February 26, 2012 Want new wheels, any ideas? Im thinking 7 series wheels, these.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...amp;permanent=0 Painted this colour http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/89/dsc1905b.jpg/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex Effects 3 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 buy these an go that colour. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=38882 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 195 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 Ive got some genuine 17 inch BBS RS's if you feel like adapting 5x114? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 That will look sh*t house IMO. looks awesome as is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotheschu 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 +1 Just leave it as is, cosmetic wise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 She's for sale !! I like to build cars and when they done I have got a new idea! Another bug has but me and I'm building a surprise for the next stance off!! So this is now for sale!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 I want to build and sell cars as a living Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mash 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 I want to build and sell cars as a living Thats how i paid for my degree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 I was going to say throw these on, but if your selling it then good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 How much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 How much? Pm me if interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 I can't believe you are selling it already - it looks so hot! Have you got any more photos from the weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 I can't believe you are selling it already - it looks so hot! Have you got any more photos from the weekend? I have afew photos yes, and if i dont get what i want for it i wont be selling it. Also update! -NEW whiteline Adjustable Rear swaybar has now gone in! -12mm slip ons for shows arrived monday! -Black roof! -Custom wrapped center caps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Black roof? You won't make any money building and then selling cars these days, you'll spend more than you make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 195 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Black roof? You won't make any money building and then selling cars these days, you'll spend more than you make. So true unfortunately, especially this sort of modification. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotheschu 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 How much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Vinyl wrapped roof, and owell ive always made money on my cars..... and its a passion to build unique cars so the next one is something that has never been done in NZ at all or really done much anywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
