Derbo's ZHP

[Johal E32]

Yeah E36's have way more caster which is what I was looking for. Oh well, I was also going for looks along with function. So this caster will do for now. Maybe If I get smaller spacers I can increase it to 7 degrees

[derbo]

Yeah E36's have way more caster which is what I was looking for. Oh well, I was also going for looks along with function. So this caster will do for now. Maybe If I get smaller spacers I can increase it to 7 degrees

I just looked up my caster specs. 4.9 and 4.87. I will be ordering these FCABs soon.

[Johal E32]

Really?! So I did get a decent upgrade with the offset fcabs! I think my caster was probably close to what you had..

[derbo]

Really?! So I did get a decent upgrade with the offset fcabs! I think my caster was probably close to what you had..

Hmm, I may have to reinvest in some caster/camber plates too..

[Johal E32]

lulz. Same boat here. I love my car and the way it is. But im tempted to get Eibach pro kit springs to replace my HR race springs. Car is flat and planted with the 26mm sway, but its too low.. My bilstein sports seem to prefer a taller ride height. Also feels a tad bouncy..

Thoughts on a ground control coilover conversion sleeve? I wouldn't slam the car. Probably 450/550 spring rates. Nothing crazy, I occasionally auto-x, maybe some track time next year. Problem is.. I hear people say bilstein sports could use a revalve for higher spring rates which worries me. I think 450/550 should be conservative enough? Or get 400/500? I should just call GC lol. They will probably tell me to get Koni shocks tho :/

[jakksfor20]

I noticed little difference when I had Bilstein Sports with H&R Race springs on my 323ci compared to them now being on wife's ZHP with the H&R Sport (29484). Still pretty harsh, but not quite as bouncy.

[kakashi169]

Nice pickup on the hotchkis Derek.

I was thinking of getting a set but I don't know if its good for street use. I doubt there could be a difference.

Your thoughts?

[derbo]

lulz. Same boat here. I love my car and the way it is. But im tempted to get Eibach pro kit springs to replace my HR race springs. Car is flat and planted with the 26mm sway, but its too low.. My bilstein sports seem to prefer a taller ride height. Also feels a tad bouncy..

Thoughts on a ground control coilover conversion sleeve? I wouldn't slam the car. Probably 450/550 spring rates. Nothing crazy, I occasionally auto-x, maybe some track time next year. Problem is.. I hear people say bilstein sports could use a revalve for higher spring rates which worries me. I think 450/550 should be conservative enough? Or get 400/500? I should just call GC lol. They will probably tell me to get Koni shocks tho :/

Koni yellows off the shelf valving can take about 600lb/in if I recall. The GC Koni yellows are off the shelf valving with external top rebound adjustment. I am running 448/560 swift springs and they actually feel better than my old 375/415 eibach spring rates. I would highly recommend the swift springs or hyperco if you want to upgrade.

I noticed little difference when I had Bilstein Sports with H&R Race springs on my 323ci compared to them now being on wife's ZHP with the H&R Sport (29484). Still pretty harsh, but not quite as bouncy.

The race springs are definitely stiffer but dampening can dramatically help with bounce.

Nice pickup on the hotchkis Derek.

I was thinking of getting a set but I don't know if its good for street use. I doubt there could be a difference.

Your thoughts?

If you have no sway bars, it will make a huge difference! I went from a 27mm UUC to a 30mm Hotchkis so the difference was as apparent. From stock, its an amazing chance and I think you should go for it. If not, you can go H&R sway set or Turner Sway Set.

[derbo]

I brought my car in for the airbag recall today. My old manager gave me an E46 loaner..LOL It was "how he rolled." It was hilarious and I'm going to miss that Chrome JP! I dropped off the car around 10am and had the car back around 4-5pm. Not bad for Weatherford BMW! Technician went googoogaga over my stoptech brakes and the recaro seat.










I ordered new Z4M thrust rod bushings and they are coming tomorrow.

sent from Moto X Dev Edition

[derbo]

I received my Z4M Thrust rod bushings today but I totally forgot to get a 3 jaw puller to make the job easier. I will grab one next week and do the job and schedule an alignment before next track day.