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Re: 5 lug conversion?????? (archive)
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Posted by Alex on March 12, 2001 at 00:56:45:

In Reply to: Re: 5 lug conversion?????? posted by e30 V8 on March 11, 2001 at 10:54:58:

I'd like to know the details of this swap, if you wouldnt mind. I'm interested in this as well, but i'll have to see if i'm able to do it ($ and skill)

Alex

i was wondering what all is involved in completing the 5 lug conversion on my 87 325is. i know it has to do something with an e30 m3. i am quite mecanicly inclined. i just need to know what parts, how much, and if i have to modify or fabricate anything? thanks everyone. wayne


A much cheaper, but safer than spacers route would be to use the hubs (wheel bearings) from an e36 car in front and the rear hubs from a Z3 or Ti. You will need to get the brakes from an e36.

The hubs 1/3 the cost of e30 M3 hubs and there are tons of wheels out there for this offset, you can even use wheels from an e36 M3.

I plan on doing this swap myself.




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