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  • e30 with ground controls is not low enough.

    i have an 88 BMW 325i. its on the Ground Control coilover conversion kit. i want to go moar low in the front but im all the way down and its not low enough. anybody have any ideas on what I could do to go lower without spending a bunch of money? Thanks!

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    how much did you cut out of your front strut housings?
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Average_Jerk View Post
      how much did you cut out of your front strut housings?
      I just cut the stock spring housing off and welded it where it sat. Should I grind that off and a weld it lower?

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      • #4
        You should modify (cut) the strut housing and install short body konis and weld a lower perch. If you just weld the spring perch lower, your shocks will just bottom out.

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        • #5
          how much did you cut out of your front strut housings?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by jossss View Post
            how much did you cut out of your front strut housings?
            He hasn't cut any yet.

            OP: You need to cut at least one inch and you need to do it below the original spring perch. Here's a DIY:

            Post your build threads here! Keep us updated on what you're doing in your garage.

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