Ultimate E28 Coilover Guide/DIY

[FREExSPIRIT]

The gc kit can go as low as you want. It all depend on how much of the shock housing you want to take off. You can take 2 inches out of it and the car will be low as hell. But you won't be able to raise it back up to stock height. That why I like my kit. You can get a 7 inch threaded sleeve. Which will basically allow you so go from stock height to slammed without worrying about cutting off to much.

lets say I did not cut any off the struts would I be able to raise it back up to stock height?
im also guessing i wouldent be as low if I did not take any off. Im trying to find what it looks like if I dont take any off.

I really like your set up im just checking all my options

Thank you !

[jrcanes55]

The gc kit can go as low as you want. It all depend on how much of the shock housing you want to take off. You can take 2 inches out of it and the car will be low as hell. But you won't be able to raise it back up to stock height. That why I like my kit. You can get a 7 inch threaded sleeve. Which will basically allow you so go from stock height to slammed without worrying about cutting off to much.

[FREExSPIRIT]

I want to go the GC route I think pretty soon and maybe someone on here will know how low will it get me I have a welder and can weld I noticed on GC website there was 5 options but it doesnt specify how low they bring you! if anyone knows, your knowledge would be greatly appreciated !

Thanks

[kibur]

You are a god amongst men for this write up. Hopefully I can utilize this info and build myself a nice pair of coilovers.

[Brocamdan828]

This is such a good write up! Going back to this when I build my coilovers!

[jrcanes55]

2.5" inch I.d.

[Wyatt Lay]

What's the diameter of your springs?

[redbluecai]

planning on going the Corrado g60 route for a while with some 500+ springs, but keep spending my money on useless things!

[87bims]

Awesome write up!

[jrcanes55]

Damn good right up JR! Definitely going to use this for the E28. My E28's gunna need some super short struts in the front

Thanks. I really want make coilovers easy for the E28. It was so annoying trying to figure out what to do. But hopefully with all the information in one place it will make things a little easier.

I have something coming out in the spring for e28 and e34. Nothing set in stone but I'm pretty certain it will be done soon. Literally just have to do the rear strut mounts.

I would feature short housings, your choice of swift springs, camber plates and the whole 9. They would be weld on as opposed to GC's that has the spindle included. We would run a core program like we do for e30 to take the guess work out of it.

Just thought you guys would like to know, as this is going to be a reference thread of sorts.

That's great news. I contacted last year about them. I'm really excited for these to come out. Maybe once I have a steady income I will shell out the $ for a set. It will make my life much easier.

Very thorough. I've been planning on going the Corrado g60 route for a while with some 500+ springs, but keep spending my money on useless things!

Haha I know that feeling. I'm buying random parts for my car. I'm basically trying to build my engine, suspension, and interior all at the same time. I'm so impulsive.

[willis]

Stoked to hear about the Broadway Static plans, I'd be willing to shell out for a set. I'd feel much more comfortable if my valving, dampaning, rebound, etc was left to the experts instead of the (Probably stock) levels of a DIY kit.

[nickskater09]

I have something coming out in the spring for e28 and e34. Nothing set in stone but I'm pretty certain it will be done soon. Literally just have to do the rear strut mounts.

I would feature short housings, your choice of swift springs, camber plates and the whole 9. They would be weld on as opposed to GC's that has the spindle included. We would run a core program like we do for e30 to take the guess work out of it.

Just thought you guys would like to know, as this is going to be a reference thread of sorts.

This is brilliant. It's good to see all these DIY's and some people trying to come out and get some cheaper coilover options. I'll hopefully be building some soon and this all makes a world of difference.

[Jesus Christ]

I have something coming out in the spring for e28 and e34. Nothing set in stone but I'm pretty certain it will be done soon. Literally just have to do the rear strut mounts.

I would feature short housings, your choice of swift springs, camber plates and the whole 9. They would be weld on as opposed to GC's that has the spindle included. We would run a core program like we do for e30 to take the guess work out of it.

Just thought you guys would like to know, as this is going to be a reference thread of sorts.

[willis]

Very thorough. I've been planning on going the Corrado g60 route for a while with some 500+ springs, but keep spending my money on useless things!

[Brian.]

Damn good right up JR! Definitely going to use this for the E28. My E28's gunna need some super short struts in the front