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  • kylebes1
    R3VLimited
    • May 2004
    • 2804

    #1

    Question e30 front strut bearings

    Will e36 and e46 rear shock mounts fit the e30? Will i tbe worth it? I will be running Bilstin Sports and Eibach Pros.
  • e30Matt
    R3V Elite
    • Dec 2003
    • 5077

    #2
    Yes, and no. Bilstein Sports will go through those RSMs just as quickly as the stock pieces. Invest in some billet/urethane pieces, such as the IE ones.

    "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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    • kylebes1
      R3VLimited
      • May 2004
      • 2804

      #3
      waht about e46 convertibles?

      how much are good ones>?

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      • kylebes1
        R3VLimited
        • May 2004
        • 2804

        #4
        what about JTD? they are on ebay at 32.50

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        • e30Matt
          R3V Elite
          • Dec 2003
          • 5077

          #5
          The IE billet/urethane pieces are $90 a pair.

          "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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          • nando
            Moderator
            • Nov 2003
            • 34827

            #6
            I doubt bilsteins would go through E46 mounts. I've got about 16k on my E46 cabby mounts with konis set to full stiff and they've held up fine (I also drive one of the heaviest E30s).
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            Bimmerlabs

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            • kylebes1
              R3VLimited
              • May 2004
              • 2804

              #7
              I have to save as much as I can for the m50.

              If the e46 cabbys eill last I'll got to the dealer I guess or this parts guy.

              I plan to put either the z3 or mroadster suspension and brakes and 17" wheels next summer so I will use adjustible camber on front and back then, really put soem cash into for a perminent set

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              • kylebes1
                R3VLimited
                • May 2004
                • 2804

                #8
                anyone disaprove ebay for this stuff?

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                • kylebes1
                  R3VLimited
                  • May 2004
                  • 2804

                  #9
                  what about strut bearings? any will do>?

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                  • Jordan
                    R3V OG
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 12907

                    #10
                    I have e46 M3 RSM's on my e30.

                    They are holding up just peachy.
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                    • Bill 84 318i
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 1600

                      #11
                      I've had e46 mounts for like two years now. They haven't busted and they're holding up fine.

                      Just make sure you install the cupped washers right. Opening upwards on top and downwards on bottom (should be part of the protective sleeve on bottom).

                      FYI: Upper strut bearings are different than rear shock mounts. I'll send you an extra set of strut bearings simply because I have nothing else to do with them.

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                      • kylebes1
                        R3VLimited
                        • May 2004
                        • 2804

                        #12
                        I know they are diff.

                        thanks alot man!!! Freebee!!

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