What suspension to slam a e36?

[caim 0]

Hey guys, im new to bmws and im wanting to slam a e36. Im wondering what suspension to go with (prefer something in NZ so that I wont have to deal with shipping) that will go LOW and stay captive (for certification etc)

This is my previous ride, a 93 EG6 Civic. This was on gen1 D2s and the front and back were captive (even got a cert at this height)

I know bc golds go this low on hondas, not too sure about bmws?

I found a couple of pictures of the similar height id like:

http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq273/k...8_6329580_n.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65624322@N04/...82857/lightbox/

So far im thinking BC golds? Iv been told they should get this low but im wanting to confirm before I spend that much money. Thanks for any help

Edited January 23, 2012 by caim

[thorburn 121]

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;#entry354592

This might give you an idea as to what does what.

[caim 0]

http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;#entry354592

This might give you an idea as to what does what.

Thanks, none of them were as low as im wanting to go though

[Ben 0]

why dont you measure how low you want teh guards to be

and then check specs on available adjustables.

If thats not low enough make shortened front struts

and use shorter shocks in the rear

[oscar90 0]

PM Pjay, he has his E36 nice and low on a hybrid mix of adjusties i think...also search the forum, there was a group of E36's low as afew years back, got nicknamed SLAB's (Slow Low And Bouncy)

[Gaz 1062]

Yea but SLABS used to run on cutties. I've some BC Golds too and from my research the fronts so lower than you will ever need but the rears go low but not low enough for some people. Mainly Stanceworks people haha.

I havent put mine in yet, hopefully I will in the next couple of weeks.

[samo455 7]

1 thing to think of first if your going to slam it is to install the rear sub frame reinforcement kit

none progressive coils have a tendency of ripping the sub frame mounts out of the floor

very messy wish i was warned of this

in the end got the ass of mine slamed on comy irs dobi supper low

also spacing the rear subframe slams it some more but camber gets bad and diff gets kinda low

havent got the front as low tho

[caim 0]

Yea but SLABS used to run on cutties. I've some BC Golds too and from my research the fronts so lower than you will ever need but the rears go low but not low enough for some people. Mainly Stanceworks people haha.

I havent put mine in yet, hopefully I will in the next couple of weeks.

Yeah iv noticed alot of low bmws have alot of rake, i like rake but not too much

[Ben 0]

1 thing to think of first if your going to slam it is to install the rear sub frame reinforcement kit

none progressive coils have a tendency of ripping the sub frame mounts out of the floor

very messy wish i was warned of this

I dunno if this is due to type of springs.

My diff fell out but that was from kicking the clutch like an epileptic

[thorburn 121]

When you've got 15 year old bushes something is going to give.

[Mash 0]

I had gen1 d2s on a e36 few years back, could tuck front and back on 18s. Im looking into getting gen2s for my e36.

Good to see you on the forum bro.

[Michael. 2313]

When you've got 15 year old bushes something is going to give.

Word.

A perceived 'cool' look becomes a major safety issue, especially when dealing with older cars with worn and fatigued parts.

[E36 M 9]

Bag it. Nah dont. Get some custom springs made?

[Greg111 13]

Word.

A perceived 'cool' look becomes a major safety issue, especially when dealing with older cars with worn and fatigued parts.

It doesn't look cool though...

[cliffdunedin 8]

It doesn't look cool though...

In your opinion, not everyone has the same.

[Greg111 13]

In your opinion, not everyone has the same.

Yep fully agree, should have done the....IMO or what ever it is.

[Michael. 2313]

It doesn't look cool though...

yes hence, 'perceived'

I like stock Motorsport heights personally.