New suspension pictures

[bmw2002tiidriver]

I can't remember if I posted these already, so I'll just post anyways. I put IE stage 2s with Billy Sports and the IE front sway on my '72 over Christmas break.

Two before pics

IE sway vs. old sway

IE sway installed

Fronts

Rears

Shop dog

Out with the old

In with the new

I forgot to take pics of the rear install. Here is a couple of how she sits now. Tucking the slightest amount of tire in the rear.

And a random edited shot to top things off

Sorry for the low quality iPhone pics. I am going to try to take some good ones with my new camera this weekend.

[ziff73]

Sweeeeeet! How do you like the ride? I'm still knee deep in the resto, but I either want to

1. do that same set up

2. or stage 1 and hd's

3. or stage 2 and hd's....

Any thoughts on that? I may want to try her on the track in the future, a little, and worry that the stage 1 and hd's might be too soft...

Nice looking ride!

-Stephen

[bmw2002tiidriver]

I like the ride a lot better than stock. I definitely feel more of the bumps in the road, but it's not a harsh ride. I took the spring pads out front and back and cut a coil up front. The only problem I have is slight rubbing under full lock at the front. It handles so much better too.

[ziff73]

Very cool. Thanks for the info. I wonder what the stage 2's would be like with HD's instead of Sports? I have both with me and can't feel a difference when I compress them as quickly as possible...of course the car weighs a little more than me...ha!

[austinmf]

Nice pics... what tires are you running? 185 70 13?

would love to see a full profile

[bmw2002tiidriver]

I'm not sure what that would be like. I have always heard that it's better to run Sports with more aggressive springs. Yeah when I took my HDs off I could compress them by hand. They were shot. I could also compress the old springs a little with my weight.

Austinmf: I think that is the size I'm running. I'll try to take more pics this weekend after I wash her. I'll post them up when I do.

[chat66]

That looks sharp. Your Labrador digs it too.

[c.d.iesel]

320i rims ?

[bmw2002tiidriver]

C.d.: I think they are 320i rims. I really want some Panasports though.

[eastsidebimmer]

When you go for new rims, make sure the offset is a smidgen higher than the stock E21 wheels--this will ensure that you don't have any rubbing when your future 115lb shop dog hitches a ride in back down to the park. I'd stick with the 185/70/13 tires....

looks good!

Ben

[bmw2002tiidriver]

Haha yeah I will keep that in mind. Which brings me to another quick question: Is there anyone on here who has done a rear seat delete using panels that can be easily switched out with the back seat? I don't want her sliding around back there, so I though I might try carpeted panels that are easily removable.

[c.d.iesel]

seams simple enough -=>

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/60/61?cx=partner-pub-2478521489155222%3Aeolm2n-2i1w&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=rear+seat+delete&siteurl=www.bmw2002faq.com%2Fcontent%2Fview%2F60%2F61%2F

[roadhog0]

I run the equivalent of Stage 2's (Korman Race Springs) on HD's and it's not too bad. Just dont hit a bump with the front cause it slams the shock pretty good.... Other than that the rides not horrible.