The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: Wheels/chip/suspension (archive)

[ Follow Ups ] [ 3-series (E30) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]

Posted by Brett Strom on April 24, 2000 at 09:37:07:

In Reply to: Re: Wheels/chip/suspension posted by Barry on April 23, 2000 at 23:30:33:

: : : : Hey, I would like any advice/help I can get. I got an 87 325 that is in great shape...only 100,000 and a perfect interior. Where should I start? Wheels, Paint, Engine Mods, Body Mods? What should I do? I am only 19, so any money saving tips would be appreciated
: : : : Alan
: : : : Red 87 325

Hey,
I am 17 and have a 325iS, I recommend definately going with a suspension and wheels first. Be careful with the wheels though. I have 17x7.5 aluminum wheels on mine which are great at autocrosses but the tires are freakin expensive and the wheels bend easily - I bent one badily when I blew a tire going 80mph on the freeway. On these cars an the usual exhaust/intake/chip combo works pretty well but if you go with the chip then you are probably going to have to run premium fuel. On the subject of the suspension I recommend 1.5" drop in the front and a 1.75" in the rear with stiff springs and anti-roll bars but relatively soft shocks. Another good suspension upgrade would be a front strut brace.....I got a noticable improvement in handling with that little piece. I have also replaced the stock interior with one from an M3 as it does not cost too much but looks and feels great.
Good Luck,
Brett Strom
87' 325iS




Follow Ups:



[ Follow Ups ] [ 3-series (E30) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.