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jakeg
03-23-2005, 01:38 PM
Hi all, i'd love to get some advise on how to set up a '99 M3 for track and autocross use. The car will primarily be used on the track, with not a whole lot of daily driving. I wanted to get some guidance for the following:
1. Which setup is the best (H&R, Koni, GC?)
2. Where can i get the best deal for the setup? i'm assuming i'll need coilovers.

We can install ourselves, just want to make sure we are buying the right setup.
thanks!!
Jake

hinzm3
03-23-2005, 01:55 PM
I would go with Ground control coilovers. I have them and have been really happy with them on track as well. I know someone that has some for sale, PM sg_m3

biggafigga
03-23-2005, 01:56 PM
You might get a better response in the track forum.

jakeg
03-23-2005, 01:58 PM
ok, great. how easy are the GC's to adjust? do we need to take off the tires each time? i'll ping sg_m3.
thanks!
Jake

M3 Pete
03-23-2005, 02:04 PM
although you can install it yourself, be sure to get somebody competent to adjust it for you, preferably corner weighting it. An adjustable suspension means it can be set up right one way, and wrong a hundred ways.

Do a search in the track forum, there are dozens of threads on suspensions

jakeg
03-23-2005, 02:09 PM
ok, thank you for the advise! i'll search under the track forum some more.
Jake

old skool
03-23-2005, 03:34 PM
Search track/autx forum, GC makes track setups....but a lot of truly competitive people like to take a step up from that if you have the cash look at motons.

SG_M3
03-23-2005, 05:21 PM
how much do you want to spend? Are you wanting to race this car eventually? What series?

GC is the hands down choice. But based on the answers above, i'll give you my opinion on what to get.