Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Are the m20 rods the same as the m50b20 rods? If so I have a set of forged ones availibe for cheap. Pm me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 This escalated from last time I had a look haha, looks good man. How much power you going for? Crazy Sweden build numbers? i have the opposite issue, my rear sits lower than the front. Front has raised almost a whole inch with an M52B28. So much lighter than an m20. When I did an M50 in my last coupe, I used Eibach springs, shortest they made (Part of GC Coilovers), I think they were 5.5" tall. Sat reaaally low, to the lip on 16" wheels. But they were 650lb springs so were quite stiff. I still want to be able to relax and drive it so im not going to be pushing for huge numbers if I can get to 300kw i'll be happy, it will see a fair bit of track time but id like to be able to drive to and from the track too. Ya have heard alot of people saying the GC kit gets the car down nice and low I really want to put some 10" wheels on the back one day and get it low, tried some on that were about an et20 and looked good but will need more guard work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Are the m20 rods the same as the m50b20 rods? If so I have a set of forged ones availibe for cheap. Pm me. The M20b20 rods are a different length, the m50b20's are a bit longer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RipJaws 3 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 Wow your e30 is amazing. Nice work, inspires me to do some of this to my own. Looking great so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 1 Buy bags of cement from Bunnings 2 Put in boot 3 Enjoy new ride height and traction Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 1 Buy bags of cement from Bunnings 2 Put in boot 3 Enjoy new ride height and traction I'm more of a Mitre 10 kind of guy, get a weird vibe from the people in Bunnings... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 If you mix it up with water in the spare wheelwell it wont move around with hard driving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2136 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 I'm more of a Mitre 10 kind of guy, get a weird vibe from the people in Bunnings... they seem like inbreds at the one closest to here too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 I think it's the aprons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 So I decided it was a good idea to wind up the front a little bit more, due to the front lip getting caught and falling off for the third time, the fiberglass lip is holding up really well still in one piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted May 28, 2014 So after a while with the engine running, i noticed that it was getting very hot in the engine bay and the air filter was getting all that hot air so decided to make up an air box Also fitted the side skirts after painting them and the front lip still not sure if theyll stay. The rest of the car will be painted the same colour over winter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30_capri 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Hey man, ive seen awesome results handling and height wise with xyz coilovers, a good mate was running 17x8s all round and had the rears tucked in the guards nd it handled awesome with 400 odd hp up back roads and that wasnt even their shortest spring, he's running 16x8s nw in a coupe with the shortest spring xyz do, its got the rears tucked too, il try find a pic Sent from my GT-I8160L using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30_capri 0 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Look up 'E30m50 turbo auto x' on youtube for a look at his current setup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted June 6, 2014 Hey man, ive seen awesome results handling and height wise with xyz coilovers, a good mate was running 17x8s all round and had the rears tucked in the guards nd it handled awesome with 400 odd hp up back roads and that wasnt even their shortest spring, he's running 16x8s nw in a coupe with the shortest spring xyz do, its got the rears tucked too, il try find a pic Sent from my GT-I8160L using Tapatalk 2 Ya have seen a lot of cars sitting lower than mine, as it sits at the moment is exactly where I want it I'm happier with the height with the new rear setup. The car is mainly going to be used for track days and a few hill climbs. Handles great on the track as it sits currently so will keep the setup I have for a while Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 The reason it looks high is because it’s on 18’s, have you driven it in anger with smaller wheels on it before? I reckon you’d gain a heck of a lot by running some sweet 15" or 16" wheels, un-sprung weight and all that. My personal opinion is that anything bigger than a 16 on E30's look a little out of proportion being an old car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 The reason it looks high is because it’s on 18’s, have you driven it in anger with smaller wheels on it before? I reckon you’d gain a heck of a lot by running some sweet 15" or 16" wheels, un-sprung weight and all that. My personal opinion is that anything bigger than a 16 on E30's look a little out of proportion being an old car Looks fine to me ? HE has the right tires profile on it to support it. Remember e30s had 18s on them back in the day too. EG most race series e30's ran BBS or Compomotive 18 x 9 wheels. Also, you're missing two massive points on this car. 1. Its 5 lug. EG pretty much impossible to find a 16 inch wheels in 5x120 2. Hes running bigger brakes (sensibly) for the upgraded power. 16 inch wheel dont house big brakes in 5x120 lug pattern very well, you again are very limited on wheel choice and short of getting hold of some 5x120 wierd offset BBS RSs .. your not going to be able to find wheels for it. Bonus. 16 inch tires are expensive. About the only thing I would do is put a set of offset control arm lollipops in to move the castor forward 1 inch to center the front wheel. Apart from that ... B) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 They are only 17s as I think 18s would be a big much for me. As Josh said the brakes limit my wheel size options and want to keep a BMW original style on it. I don't want to go any lower than it is now, since the track day the rear suspension has settled a little and sits just where I'd like it About the only thing I would do is put a set of offset control arm lollipops in to move the castor forward 1 inch to center the front wheel. Apart from that ... B) I have the offset castor bushes in it with the Evo arms as well at the moment, that's as far forward as I can get them. Any advice on other options? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 oh rite 5 stud! man thats a sweet spec car the more i read through this thread. Epic work man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 So the car went back under construction on Sunday, time to sort the paint work and generate a bit more power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 Any advice on other options? Do what I did http://www.treehouseracing.com/new/products-page/product-category/e30e36-eyeball-arms-control-arm-bushing-set-2/ = Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 Do what I did So are you running those bushes and the evo e36 lower arms in yours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1044 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 No I'm running e30 m3 front uprights so used my stock e30/325 ones. Everyone said to do e36 m3 control arms as well but that is just another internet myth I found in the end. Blame the americans for that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted June 9, 2014 Ya i did some measuring, as per the photos earlier in the thread, it made a very small difference installing the evo arms 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slybma 38 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 No turning back now, few more dents in it than i realised Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
