Slow and clean E34 Build.

[Thate34Guy]

So small update today. Decided to do a wooden trunk, threw around the ideal a couple of times and decided to pull the trigger. Here are some pics.







Going to pick up some crown molding to finish the sides.

[Thate34Guy]

Is there a reason why you used the A1 Racing top hat instead of the stock? I wanna know if i can get away with using oem hardware to mount.

My top hats were bent when I pulled them out, so I just ordered replacement ones. Also I was using a shorter spring and wanted to compensate for the height so I opted for conical ones instead of flat. You could prob get away with it if they are in good condition otherwise I played it safe and replaced.

[BMStance]

Is there a reason why you used the A1 Racing top hat instead of the stock? I wanna know if i can get away with using oem hardware to mount.

[Thate34Guy]

I was looking into doing this a while back but never looked at pricing. It seemed like the best way to go. Are they MR2 front inserts?

No they are the vw corrado inserts.

[Earl]

I was looking into doing this a while back but never looked at pricing. It seemed like the best way to go. Are they MR2 front inserts?

[Thate34Guy]

What strut inserts did you use again?

What do you have for shocks in the rear? Did you section the front struts?

I cut three inches from front strut housing and had them welded. The rears are just brand new stock struts with a-1 racing coilover sleeves, and iPD springs. I can go VERY low with this setup, threaded to the top I have 1 inch oilpan clearance. And the ride quality is perfect.

[Earl]

What do you have for shocks in the rear? Did you section the front struts?

[Thate34Guy]

What strut inserts did you use again?

Kyb gr2 the black ones. They were 30 a piece brand new and came with a lifetime warranty so they are a win in my book

[Earl]

What strut inserts did you use again?

[Chasen88]

Nice choice of wheels I deff wouldn't have guessed. I can't wait to see these mounted !

[Thate34Guy]

lol

Also loving the wheel choice

Thanks man, it was a tough one!

[Thate34Guy]

How much did it cost to build your coils?

210 total give or take lol. It was 30 for the springs. 80 for the sleeves and perches with top hats. 60 for strut inserts. Annnnnddddd Labor free. lol

[hi its me alec]

O this is going to be Big Naturals!

lol

Also loving the wheel choice

[Earl]

How much did it cost to build your coils?

[Thate34Guy]

Excellent!

Can you post the details of the sleeves and hats? Diameter, how they are fitted etc.
Lowering my e34 but I can't decide what way to go about it.

Sleeves are from A-1 Racing 2.17 I.D
Top hats are A-1 Racing 2/12 I.D. To me this is the best way to slam your car and have perfect ride quality F@&$ spending 1200 on some coilovers lol.

keeping the finish on the wheels? i love the look so far

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I am not, they will either be fully polished or gold plated I have not decided yet.