Hey DMS --- I'd love to see your car which is lowered and sporting 17" wheels. Do you have any pics to share?
ty - Carl
DMS wrote:I do drive my E12 on a daily bases on the road. It's a 525 and I've changed:
-rear rubbers to poly urethane
-front all new
-stabi's from an m535i
-complete steering and suspension new
-HD bilsteins
-H&R 40 lower springs
-17" wheels
-and changed to another seat (e34) which made a big difference compared to stock
-rear strut brace
I still need to make a front strutbrace and am planning to stiffen up the chassis a bit more to allow less flex in the body it selve.
I guess it feels kinda like a new car now. I can compete with newer BMW's no doubt.
I've rolled the inner lip on all fenders. The fronts needed quite a bit because they would hit when I hit a bump with full lock steering. I've the front fenders off at the moment and slammed the inner lip completely flat to the outer.
Nice. I like the stealth look.
Did you have to roll the fenders due to your large wheels? I'm assuming you don't need to roll fenders solely because you lowered it?
DMS wrote:
I've rolled the inner lip on all fenders. The fronts needed quite a bit because they would hit when I hit a bump with full lock steering. I've the front fenders off at the moment and slammed the inner lip completely flat to the outer.
carlsturm wrote:Nice. I like the stealth look.
Did you have to roll the fenders due to your large wheels? I'm assuming you don't need to roll fenders solely because you lowered it?
Thanks.
Nope only for the combo. Without the wide wheels it wouldn't be necessary.
I've got a 1981 528i, and I want to reduce the body roll and improve cornering. I'm thinking sway bars are the place to start. What size should I get, and where do I get them?
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Don't rely on just a coupla people's opinion! And, they will be very helpful, but, go to the FAQ section to find what you need.
These people will offer what they know, of course, but, some are more race knowledgeable than others.
