BF/BG suspension options. need opinions!

[DeeAOne]

I've been trying to 5-stud the back of my FWD BF with Lantis parts, which are the same as BG parts. Its not easy, everything bolts up but when using a lantis strut with a BF top hat the strut is WAY too long. Even with lowered springs you'd still be nearly bottoming out the strut all the time. Needs more investigation, I'm considering custom coilovers, maybe BF 4WD bodies with lantis bottoms.

thanks for that info. im running out of ideas on what to do. i do not want to lose my 4x100 pattern in the front.

[Rustypro]

im running H&R springs on stock struts if that helps lol

[michael0008]

ok 5 stud rear deficiently requires coil-overs

reasons
*the spring perch hits the inner tire guard badly
*the bg spring is wider then the bf spring ,so the bg spring doesn't seat right on the bf top hat
*the shocks mounting points are alot lower so shock bottoms out


sooo... coil overs here i come

[DeeAOne]

good to know. i still want to attempt this, i just want it to fit right and not poke out though.

[tym2pla7]

couldn't you redrill your strut towers to accept BG top hats?
My setup is GAB 8 way adjustable struts and Dropzone lowering springs.
not very low even though dropzone is supposedly the lowest spring available

Where did you pick you gabs up from, i called gab and they said they dont make it for the 323 any more .

[DeeAOne]

update:

Since i got the engine issues somewhat worked out(hopefully for good this time, lol) again, I can get back to work on my suspension. im going to attempt to put the entire rear subframe from a BG under my car. I finally found someone who has done exactly what I'm trying to do. So it IS possible, just have to do some drilling and possibly fabrication.

[michael0008]

update:

Since i got the engine issues somewhat worked out(hopefully for good this time, lol) again, I can get back to work on my suspension. im going to attempt to put the entire rear subframe from a BG under my car. I finally found someone who has done exactly what I'm trying to do. So it IS possible, just have to do some drilling and possibly fabrication.

yea i saw that thread too , but still dont know why he used a bg subframe as the bf one works fine with the bg hubs ect :/

[DeeAOne]

I thought the difference in the trailing arms between bg and bf made the wheel sit too far forward?

[michael0008]

it mounts at the same spot between a bf and bg trailing arm soo not really different maybe a cm difference's as both the trailing arms are identical expect the rubber bushes in the ends

this can be fixed by adjustable trailing arms which the guy had to do any way ,as bg arms are way longer

still don't know why he used a bg x member its bugging me lol

[ryan1]

i pmed dee about this , i swaped in a hole bg rear subframe into my fwd bf a few years ago, after doing it i thought it might be a better idea to just swap the bg spindles, but never did it.
for the sake of knowing, whats the whole combo rear bg spindle on a bf subframe and bf arms or bg trailing arms and bf on the rest of them,, or what?

[michael0008]

i pmed dee about this , i swaped in a hole bg rear subframe into my fwd bf a few years ago, after doing it i thought it might be a better idea to just swap the bg spindles, but never did it.
for the sake of knowing, whats the whole combo rear bg spindle on a bf subframe and bf arms or bg trailing arms and bf on the rest of them,, or what?

im using bg hubs, bg coilovers,bf x member and bf arms, bf top hats
also coilovers is a must with the conversion

[wgneyz]

it all comes down to research and what you want from your car to whats going to suit you the best