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Re: Conversion (archive)
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Posted by Lance on March 02, 2001 at 09:25:58:

In Reply to: Conversion posted by J. Rippetoe on March 02, 2001 at 09:17:19:

For automatic to manual conversion, see the following link:

http://members.tripod.com/~petersiposs/5-speed.html

As for the rear disc conversion....the only cost-effective way to do it is to find a set of E21 323i rear trailing arms (from a Euro 323i). These are not so easy to find, but keep your eyes on this board and E-Bay. I found a set eventually........the cost of the trailing arms, plus stuff necessary to rebuild the brake parts ran about $400 total. It's a pretty easy bolt-in once you have all the necessary stuff.



Does anyone have a manual complete with parts list to do the following:

1. Convert the tire/wheels to a larger size, like 15"
2. Convert the rear drum brakes to disc brakes

Also I want to convert my automatict tranny to manual, so if anyone knows what the best manual transmission to get please let me know.

My e-mail address is jrippetoe@genesisbusiness.com

Thanks all




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