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Re: 5 lug conversion?????? (archive)
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Posted by e30 V8 on March 13, 2001 at 10:36:52:

In Reply to: Re: 5 lug conversion?????? posted by e30 V8 on March 13, 2001 at 01:38:03:

What I was trying to say is the E36 has the same FRONT suspension only...of course the rear is very different story. Again, look for a Z3 and get the parts off of that.

W


The e36 cars have the same suspension as the e30 cars, it just that the front subframe has been moved forward to increase the wheelbase. The fronts should not present to much of an issue for the swap.

You can either get new hubs and use the e36 rotors and calipers or buy the entire subframe and do the swap.

On the rear, you must find a Z3 because the rear suspension is the same for the correct bolt pattern or again purchase just the hubs, but you will need the brakes, rotors and calipers.

The ultimate would be find a wrecked M Roadster or Coupe because they have the big e36 M3 brakes, but the correct rear suspension for our e30s.

W




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