Feeling out for Suspension GP

[eurospeed]

Sorry for the delay... For the first GP (provided there is enough interest), I'd like to figure out whether people want to go with H&R/Bilstein or Intrax/Bilstein. The GP will be for springs/shocks only and not coilovers at this time (save that for later on). Vote on what you prefer, but I can tell you that Eric can probably get a better deal on the Intrax setup. I'm not pushing for either, since I've heard good things about both.

Please spread the word on the GP, since more people equals lower cost. Pricing will be posted soon.

[Ryan H]

I think an RD (or Eibach) swaybar GP would be very successful. Anyone else interested?

[joey328is]

I think swaybars will be my first mod. I am happy with the ride height on my car, don't want to make it much stiffer and it handles great but I need it to do something to keep the car flatter in corners.

[Ryan H]

Just my opinion, but I would recommend not adding swaybars on stock shocks/struts and springs, especially if you don't have the sports pkg. The swaybars would be asked to carry a lot of the suspension load and do more work than they are designed for. This would put more stress on the bar itself and more importantly the swaybar links. The springs, shocks/struts, and swaybars should work as a system. In my opinion springs and shocks/struts are the first upgrade, and will keep the car flatter in cornering.

Good luck on whichever you decide,
Ryan H

[bblars]

I would also be in on a sway bar GP. I heard that Racing Dynamic bars are stronger than eibach but either i think would do nicely.. especially for $300 or less.

[CollegeM3]

joey328is,

The car is looking mighty fine. Its me Bojan, from Bothell. Anyways, just wanted to say hi. The wheels look good....

Take care,
Bojan

[SDSilverM3]

Get some H&R coilovers in the mix. They ride good! Had them installed today and they sure ride like stock. Worth every penny. Had H&R race and Bilsteins before....the difference is night and day.

[Texas M3/4]

Eibach sways GP would be good.

[Estoril_M3]

I noticed from the polls that not many people out there prefer Intrax springs. I went out on a limb, at the advice of Eric from SPP, and went with the lesser used Intrax spring/Bilstein shock combo for my 98 M3. I was very happy with the results. I believe the car sits right in between the ride heights of the H&R sport and race springs. And the ride is firm, but no where nears harsh, even on these shitty jersey roads. Take a look at my results:

[TheGoldStandard]

yeah, coilovers are the way to go, if i had the $$ i'd go for em.

[themadhatter]

are the coilovers height adjustable? if so what would a ball park price be?

-Ron
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