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  • #16
    *UPDATE*

    Finally got some time at my buddies shop...

    In the end, one of the bags was bad and had to be removed and returned... Waiting for it to come back...

    At first, I was unimpressed with the drop... So I got some Camber Plates ans Smaller Tires for the Fronts..

    I have no photos of everything put together yet.. So for now, here are some progress photos..

    The Board I made to mount the Compressors and Tank in the Trunk...



    Mounted the Valves in the rear Bumper..




    Car up, Wheels off, Stock Struts out...



    Last edited by R3VN R3D; 08-23-2012, 04:08 PM.
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    • #17
      Springs off...




      Time for some cutting...








      Time for some grinding and some fab...



      Last edited by R3VN R3D; 08-23-2012, 04:17 PM.
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      • #18
        your using stock shocks for a bog set up ?? cars prolly gonna ride like shit

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        • #19
          More Strut work...




          Bag on Strut..





          Strut back on car...






          After we plumbed everything and put it all together, I wasn't satisfied with the drop...
          We realized the stock Strut Hats / Mounts were just too thick... At first, we tried to install upside down... This worked great except for the the Bearings are pressed and steaked in one direction and could dislodged with one good bump... Plus, there is a clearance issue under the hood...


          So, I decided to get some Camber Plates... Yay!!








          Currently, the front tires are 225 / 40 / 18's... So I just picked up some 215 / 35 / 18's... Waiting to put them on until I get my new passenger side bag...
          Then I will clean her up good and take some purty pics to post...

          Until then... Here are a sneak peek...



          To Be Continued......
          Last edited by R3VN R3D; 08-24-2012, 02:37 PM.
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          • #20
            Originally posted by blowntwofive View Post
            your using stock shocks for a bog set up ?? cars prolly gonna ride like shit
            Prolly... We'll see... If I don't like, try something new..
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            • #21
              Originally posted by R3VN R3D View Post
              Prolly... We'll see... If I don't like, try something new..
              im not saying you wont like it but its gonna drive like shit the rebound and stiffnesss of the factory shocks are horrible for even a lowering spring let alone a set of bags you should purchase a set of bilsteins and modify those

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              • #22
                Originally posted by blowntwofive View Post
                im not saying you wont like it but its gonna drive like shit the rebound and stiffnesss of the factory shocks are horrible for even a lowering spring let alone a set of bags you should purchase a set of bilsteins and modify those
                I got some extra plates... I might buy some nice used Billy's any way and make an extra pair to try...
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                • #23
                  Bags Done-ish...

                  It still needs some tweeking, but the bags are pretty much done...
                  The ride is not too bad. Could be better. Looking for some nice used Billy's now...
                  Also looking to add Some Strut bars for some rigidity...


                  Next, maintenance work...
                  Oil Change, Valve Cover Gasket, CAB's, Tie Rods, New Brake Pads n Rotors, re-charge A.C., flush and renew Coolant System...

                  If I have a chance this weekend, I'll prolly rub a 'lil Forever Black on all the faded plastic bits...

                  Here are a few ok pics..










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                  • #24
                    Trunk...

                    Last edited by R3VN R3D; 08-24-2012, 03:17 PM.
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                    • #25
                      hell yea!! great to see the progression. I found super cheap bilsteins for my '68 benz on thefind.com which linked me through to partsgeek.com

                      Merc list the bilstiens for $300 I got them for $65 online. same part number

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by D&W View Post
                        hell yea!! great to see the progression. I found super cheap bilsteins for my '68 benz on thefind.com which linked me through to partsgeek.com

                        Merc list the bilstiens for $300 I got them for $65 online. same part number
                        Thanks fer the tip..
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                        • #27
                          Whered you buy the bags? Got a link? Im pretty sure i could make them work on an e30.
                          24V E30 IG:AGUSTINGIG

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by agustingig View Post
                            Whered you buy the bags? Got a link? Im pretty sure i could make them work on an e30.
                            Not sure. My buddy ordered them from his source. The Bags are Universal Air.
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                            • #29
                              Awesome Bimmer. Stay low.

                              Love the cali swag too. People don't understand the pleasure of wearing shorts cause they're self conscious of their pale, hairy legs.

                              That white van on those huge tires is sick

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by stance4sissies View Post
                                Awesome Bimmer. Stay low.

                                Love the cali swag too. People don't understand the pleasure of wearing shorts cause they're self conscious of their pale, hairy legs.

                                That white van on those huge tires is sick
                                Thanks man... Forever low... Xcept for the van... =)
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