So among other things I've been looking up suspension today
Moton - $7,200 shocks only
Koni 2800 series - $8,400 shocks only
I'm scared to even look at Penske...they don't even advertise prices

I'm not cheap but, daaaaaaaamn
Looks like it's going to be Fat Cats or Ohlins for me

 

just cut your springs newb. if you dont know how theres a member on here that lives in vegas, he could probably help you out if hes not busy post whoring

 

Moton stuff is great.
Have you considered contacting Ohlins? DFV Road and Track is far from their top of the line stuff
Be ready to sell a kidney and a ******** though.

 

I've seen their 13kg/8kg full race coilovers...$3200...which is well within budget
Honestly it isnt so much of a budget thing as much as it is that I just can't justify paying $7-8K for suspension
Not saying it's not worth it but at my level I've got a ways to go before I need to consider that
I'll be just fine with something like the Ohlins or FCM coilovers mentioned above...It will be a while before I exceed the potential of those coilovers

 

Err... Ohlins' race shocks cost between 9k and 13k

 

now youre just teasing me G

 

The only problem with the FCM setup and others is that height is adjusted by the perch, and according to what I have read that is not ideal. Speedsource had a write up from KW that talked about it. But as with anything, if you ask ten "experts" you will get ten different answers as to what is ideal and what is not. I have always read a monotube design is better yet some of the higher end coilovers like KW use a twin tube design.

 

I don't think I would like the idea of them not being adjustable
how do you compensate for running in the wet, different track surfaces, etc

 

They are adjustable, it's just that you adjust them by the spring perch collar versus other setups where you spin the bottom of the shock you raise or lower height.



http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/06/...our-questions/

 

I mean the compression/rebound adjustability

 

Sorry, wrong link, updated the link.

 

Oh yea, once it's set, it is set on the FCM setup.

 

yea...not sure I'd like that
unlike most people I'm constantly adjusting my suspension...I have to fiddle with things
makes me look important and smart between sessions
for some reason most people set theirs and leave it even when the car is consistantly telling them something is out of tune
I'm always playing with my suspension

 

, that is the red neck in you.

 

hey hey I take offense to that...redneck is one word
better redneckognize

 

Thread subed. Have always wanted to do something like this.
May I live a part of my life vicariously through this thread.

More pics please.

 

Here slvr:

This is a pretty accurate chart even if the rest of the page has nothing to do with your car. It will help you budget for suspension.

JRZ RS Suspension - Rogue Engineering specializes in high performance upgrades for BMWs.

 

not sure I would agree with that chart for some suspension
many high priced full race coils do not have external reservoirs and some do not have 3 or 4 different adjustments
but of course there are exceptions to everything

 

Is this **** done yet? seriously, you're going to turn this into a 9k turbo build thread aren't you?

 

hey now I've got til Sept before my next event
just been taking it slow playing around here and there
that's what I get for doing 10 projects on the car at once

 

@ Fuz

 

Plus I can't get stubborn bolts out no problem

 

Hey my build was quick compared to most on this site Get it right, get it tight.

 

Howdy vlazey

slvr: don't let whoever touched the bolt near your dick

 

next time try not to include your crotch in your build pics levi