Angelina the $500 e21

[Dylanhat]

[QUOTE=ajnardo;1012284]just spend the 300 on struts and springs./QUOTE]

The car cost $500 if I recall correctly so would be worth 60% of the cost of the vehicle just for coilovers. Cut springs to get more low. On a side note the car looks great and makes me want to get a e21 to compliment my 2002.

[DragginWagon]

If the goal is to get low, why spend a shit ton of money on lowering springs/coilovers? Cut springs increase in rate by cutting them too, so it gets low, stiffer ride, better handling. I've cut springs for years, compared to harsh coilovers I would take cut springs any day.

[scweet14]

cut more of the spring in the front!!! rake that thing

[willis]

okay first things first

props for working in the snow, im too pussy for that but i live in florida so its not an issue.

second thing: why the fuck does everyone on stance works cut their springs? just spend the 300 on struts and springs. sorry for sounding all bent out of shape, but on vortex (my original car forum) it's a cardinal sin to cut springs.

also nice car do good things

These cars cost alot more for struts and springs. We don't have any raceland options like the vw guys. For a legitimate coilover setup that will get low enough to suit our ride height, you're looking at over 800$ and/or alot of custom work and welding.

[DreydonT]

okay first things first

props for working in the snow, im too pussy for that but i live in florida so its not an issue.

second thing: why the fuck does everyone on stance works cut their springs? just spend the 300 on struts and springs. sorry for sounding all bent out of shape, but on vortex (my original car forum) it's a cardinal sin to cut springs.

also nice car do good things

Well, I am only 16, and I have no job. So eventually I will get coilovers. But for now It is the cheapest way to look good. Thanks! I am trying my hardest to make it look good.

[ajnardo]

okay first things first

props for working in the snow, im too pussy for that but i live in florida so its not an issue.

second thing: why the fuck does everyone on stance works cut their springs? just spend the 300 on struts and springs. sorry for sounding all bent out of shape, but on vortex (my original car forum) it's a cardinal sin to cut springs.

also nice car do good things

[stikrz]

Makes me wish my wife and I kept her e21. I loved that little car!

[logyt]

i assume you mean the wheel, when put on the car, is rubbing the strut on the inside, and when bolted down will not rotate. this will require spacers.
if its the opposite and sticks out too far and hits the fender, then its time to roll the fenders. pics or better explanations.

He need spacers its hitting the strut he just needs 12mm spacers to make them work.

[DreydonT]

Pictures will come today. Sorry everyone for no better explanation.

[DragginWagon]

i assume you mean the wheel, when put on the car, is rubbing the strut on the inside, and when bolted down will not rotate. this will require spacers.
if its the opposite and sticks out too far and hits the fender, then its time to roll the fenders. pics or better explanations.

[logyt]

A guy in this thread is running 12mm spacers with his. The offset is +30 and the stock offset is +18 so 12mm would work to make it the same offset as stock.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1791446

[Wyatt Lay]

Still not making sense. What kind of clearance do you need. Strut clearance? Fender clearance? I'm pretty sure you have plenty of brake clearance. Is the center bore the same? What about the offset?

Need more information to diagnose

[DreydonT]

You have to understand, you make no sense. You put tires on 14" wheels. You want to know if anyone else has done that? I've put 14" tires on 14" wheels before.

Learn about offsets and tire sizes and figure out where and why it's hitting. You're being to vague to expect any help.

Totally sorry. Well I was just wondering if someone with the same wheels, 195/60 tires, tried to put them on an e21 before. I have heard people have and had no problem. I will just get spacers and see how it plays out.

[willis]

So I put on tires for the 14" basketweaves that are shown on the first picture. Well I was wondering if someone out there did the same thing. I put them on and they do not fit. I know I need spacers. I am just asking if there is someone out there who did the same thing and had the same problem. I want to know if I have to roll or pull my fenders. Just trying to see if my car is being weird.

Can anyone answer my question? Could really help! (:

You have to understand, you make no sense. You put tires on 14" wheels. You want to know if anyone else has done that? I've put 14" tires on 14" wheels before.

Learn about offsets and tire sizes and figure out where and why it's hitting. You're being to vague to expect any help.

[DreydonT]

Can anyone answer my question? Could really help! (: