Can I get a good picture of H&R Cup Kit w/ 19" Rims...coupe preferably...

E46_Angemon · 05-05-2002, 01:40 PM

I know my stock shocks are dying but I am thinking if I should just go cup kit. Obviously, it has to depend on the ride height and ride comfort as well. If not, I'll go PSS9 coilovers but my sound system stuff will have to be delayed...

Full Time Hit Man · 05-05-2002, 02:21 PM

Ride quality is very nice. The drop is good too. My friend has it.

The pic is too dark, but at least you get an idea. And I'm taking the pic from a low angel, therefore, you will see some tire gap. But in person, the gap is very little.

jljr330ci · 05-05-2002, 02:44 PM

How long did your shocks last with the race springs?

BluE46 · 05-05-2002, 04:13 PM

like 2.5 seconds

my stock shocks were toast after 30K

vinnymac · 05-05-2002, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by BluE46
like 2.5 seconds

my stock shocks were toast after 30K

It's cheaper in the long run to spend the $$$ on the CupKit up front.

The drop is nice and the ride is awesome...not too harsh at all.

E46_Angemon · 05-05-2002, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by vinnymac

It's cheaper in the long run to spend the $$$ on the CupKit up front.

The drop is nice and the ride is awesome...not too harsh at all.

The pictures I saw of your car, the rear wheel gap still remains. Right now, with my H&R Springs setup I am fine with the front gap but the rear is there sometimes. I'll try and put new RSMs in for now to see if the shocks are better. Right now, my main focus is on ICE...

vinnymac · 05-05-2002, 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by E46_Angemon

The pictures I saw of your car, the rear wheel gap still remains. Right now, with my H&R Springs setup I am fine with the front gap but the rear is there sometimes. I'll try and put new RSMs in for now to see if the shocks are better. Right now, my main focus is on ICE...

Actually, that picture is misleading b/c of the angle of the camera...there really isn't any rear wheel gap. I'll try to take some better pics and post them. I need to get level with the car and then you'll see there isn't any wheel gap at al.

E46_Angemon · 05-05-2002, 05:01 PM

This is my wheel gap right now...

Note: This is with a **** load of stuff in the trunk...

vinnymac · 05-05-2002, 05:04 PM

that's about where my car is sitting right now...it might change a hair or so once the springs settle but I doubt much lower. The cupkit might not be low enough for you if you want lower than where you are now.

It sounds like you might have to go with coilovers to be happy with the drop.

E46_Angemon · 05-05-2002, 05:09 PM

Well I want that drop but with better shocks. I am happy with the ride height since the roads in Vancouver aren't all that good. I just want better ride quality... :sad:

vinnymac · 05-05-2002, 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by E46_Angemon
Well I want that drop but with better shocks. I am happy with the ride height since the roads in Vancouver aren't all that good. I just want better ride quality... :sad:

I'm very happy with the drop and that's good b/c I cannot go much lower or get bigger wheels b/c the potholes in St. Louis are really bad.

I wouldn't last a week with 19"s or coils...

I've only driven 100 miles on the cupkit since yesterday so I not ready to comment too much on rid quality. However, my intial impressions are favorable...a little stiffer than the OEM sport suspension but not too harsh.

I think the true test will be when my girlfriend rides in my car tonight...she's more like the average driver and will notice right away if the ride is really harsh. I guess we'll see...I'm heading out to have dinner with her parents in a few mins.

05-05-2002, 01:40 PM	#1
E46_Angemon Europrojektz NW Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 949 My Ride: 2000 323Ci View My Garage	Can I get a good picture of H&R Cup Kit w/ 19" Rims...coupe preferably... I know my stock shocks are dying but I am thinking if I should just go cup kit. Obviously, it has to depend on the ride height and ride comfort as well. If not, I'll go PSS9 coilovers but my sound system stuff will have to be delayed... __________________ Original e46fanatics member Europrojektz Northwest \| Retired "Do you guys ever get that feeling where you're leaning over to the side when you're really just standing still...?"

05-05-2002, 02:44 PM	#3
jljr330ci Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: On top Posts: 38 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	How long did your shocks last with the race springs? __________________ 330CI--99.99% Stock .01% Mod hard

05-05-2002, 04:13 PM	#4
BluE46 Wide Ass on 20's Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Ghetto Posts: 819 My Ride: 02 R1, 70 Cuda, P911 View My Garage	like 2.5 seconds my stock shocks were toast after 30K __________________ EuroProjektz NorthWest \| Wide 332i Designed and Built By JSautostudios / MWDesign Vancouver Sponsored by TOYO Tires Canada Whats Parked in the Shack 2002 Yamaha R1 Modded 1970 Plymouth Cuda- In construction 1965 Porsche 911 - Sold 1997 S600L - Sold www.mwdesigntechnik.com

05-05-2002, 05:01 PM	#8
E46_Angemon Europrojektz NW Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 949 My Ride: 2000 323Ci View My Garage	This is my wheel gap right now... Note: This is with a ** load of stuff in the trunk... __________________ Original e46fanatics member Europrojektz Northwest \| Retired** "Do you guys ever get that feeling where you're leaning over to the side when you're really just standing still...?"

05-05-2002, 05:04 PM	#9
vinnymac St. Louis BMW Fanatic Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 7,155 My Ride: 2011 335is View My Garage	OIC... that's about where my car is sitting right now...it might change a hair or so once the springs settle but I doubt much lower. The cupkit might not be low enough for you if you want lower than where you are now. It sounds like you might have to go with coilovers to be happy with the drop.

05-05-2002, 02:21 PM	#2
Full Time Hit Man Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: HAMANN MOTORSPORT GmbH Posts: 2,690 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Ride quality is very nice. The drop is good too. My friend has it. The pic is too dark, but at least you get an idea. And I'm taking the pic from a low angel, therefore, you will see some tire gap. But in person, the gap is very little.

05-05-2002, 05:09 PM	#10
E46_Angemon Europrojektz NW Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 949 My Ride: 2000 323Ci View My Garage	Well I want that drop but with better shocks. I am happy with the ride height since the roads in Vancouver aren't all that good. I just want better ride quality... :sad: __________________ Original e46fanatics member Europrojektz Northwest \| Retired "Do you guys ever get that feeling where you're leaning over to the side when you're really just standing still...?"

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