What's the final verdict on Z3 rear hub swaps?

[MR 325]

So much contradicting information...

What's the final verdict on best rear Z3 setup that will retain stock E30 trailing arms and stock E30 axles?

What hubs?
What brakes?

Thanks. :)

[Aptyp]

z3 hubs from I-6 models with all z3 brakes.... there shouldn't be anymore contradicting information since http://www.torque-bound.com/5-lug.html

when it comes to z3 hubs there's nothing new to be learned between Clavin and I.

[JoshWho_e21]

Praise MR 325!

[Shaun K]

I-6 Z3 only? I thought you could use 1.9 Z3 stuff too?

[clavinZERO]

I-6 Z3 only? I thought you could use 1.9 Z3 stuff too?

Use just the z3 6 cylinder hubs/bearings and the brake parts.

or

Use complete z3 1.9L / 318ti (4 cylinder) trailing arm assemblies with everything on them (brakes, hubs, etc.).

-------------------------

If I am not mistaken, the 4 cylinder z3 / 318ti has a deeper hub with narrower arms, and the 6 cylinder z3 has shallower hub and wider arms... all yielding the same offset in the end.

Going the z3 1.9L / 318ti way gives you SLIGHTLY smaller rear wheel bearings... enough for Aptyp to hate

[Mr.SWISS]

And use e30 M3 for the fronts? Is there ANY other way? I have a set of GC Z3m fronts. I wonder if I can use those with a 1.9 hub and just dial it in...

Any been there tried that epic failz?