Aristotelis
06-26-2006, 12:00 PM
Hello all,
Has anybody of you installed, tried, or heard of this coilover conversion that can be installed on original shocks, made by Ground control?
http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=563/CA=9
For the ones that enjoy reading loooong posts, here is my car configuration and use and my thoughts relative to coilover use.
I have an euro e36 M3 3.2, and I have done some IMHO good modifications on the setup of the car, for moderate trackday use and street use.
I have antiroll bars, camber plates, good alignment, revalved original shocks that IMHO and also in the opinion of other M3 friend owners are very very good, especially as value for money. (I won't go on explaining as it would be OT).
I have chosen to mantain the original springs as they are linear and not bad at all as a setup. I know that they do exist excellent true coilovers out there, but to me I prefer to spend the extra cost on a big brake kit or similar solution, as I don't think I'll be able to understand their value, since I'm still learning the limits and handling of the car, and I think I'm realistic saying that there's lots to be learned in terms of driving such a high performance car.
But this coilover kit, permits me to mantain my original dampers. I like the idea of coilovers not for lowering the car (I'm not really interested on that), but for being able to balance the car on every angle. I think this is very good not only for handling but also for safety for everybody that likes to drive fast.
So the idea is to put juuuust a bit more higher rate springs and focus on weight balancing the car with that new kit.
I'm I right? should I do it? if yes what rates? I'm I wrong? why? ecc...
Thank you in advance for your opinions
Has anybody of you installed, tried, or heard of this coilover conversion that can be installed on original shocks, made by Ground control?
http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=563/CA=9
For the ones that enjoy reading loooong posts, here is my car configuration and use and my thoughts relative to coilover use.
I have an euro e36 M3 3.2, and I have done some IMHO good modifications on the setup of the car, for moderate trackday use and street use.
I have antiroll bars, camber plates, good alignment, revalved original shocks that IMHO and also in the opinion of other M3 friend owners are very very good, especially as value for money. (I won't go on explaining as it would be OT).
I have chosen to mantain the original springs as they are linear and not bad at all as a setup. I know that they do exist excellent true coilovers out there, but to me I prefer to spend the extra cost on a big brake kit or similar solution, as I don't think I'll be able to understand their value, since I'm still learning the limits and handling of the car, and I think I'm realistic saying that there's lots to be learned in terms of driving such a high performance car.
But this coilover kit, permits me to mantain my original dampers. I like the idea of coilovers not for lowering the car (I'm not really interested on that), but for being able to balance the car on every angle. I think this is very good not only for handling but also for safety for everybody that likes to drive fast.
So the idea is to put juuuust a bit more higher rate springs and focus on weight balancing the car with that new kit.
I'm I right? should I do it? if yes what rates? I'm I wrong? why? ecc...
Thank you in advance for your opinions