My custom 5-Lug

[lifeiskaos]

300mm.de makes custom 5 lug hubs that fit on e30 spindles. VERY expensive though.






I have a set of e30 m3 rotors that I probably would use if I were to buy the OP's adapters.

[JTapper]

could you use e30 m3 hubs or rotors with these adapters?

I'm more serious about the rotors. I doubt the hubs will work.

Not sure, are they the same size as E36? If so, then yes.

What always gets me is.

People with access to all the fancy tools come up with the most complicated solutions...

Spindle adaptors, special tools, etc...

Why hasn't someone made a hub, (5x120 so similar dims to the E36 or E30 M3 what ever) that uses off the shelf SKF replaceable bearings that fit the E30 spindle, like most other manufactures....

Props for the skilz & tools.

Could be because of the tooling required to do so, the cost would be astronomical and there isn't a huge demand for it. This setup uses off the shelf replaceable bearings from SKF of FAG.

[E30-323ti]

What always gets me is.

People with access to all the fancy tools come up with the most complicated solutions...

Spindle adaptors, special tools, etc...

Why hasn't someone made a hub, (5x120 so similar dims to the E36 or E30 M3 what ever) that uses off the shelf SKF replaceable bearings that fit the E30 spindle, like most other manufactures....

Props for the skilz & tools.

[lifeiskaos]

could you use e30 m3 hubs or rotors with these adapters?

I'm more serious about the rotors. I doubt the hubs will work.

[e30pwr]

Please get these for sale in time for this summer, I've been looking at a suspension overhaul but want 5 lug for more wheel selection but i didn't want to fully rebuild the front and rear with m3 parts (more $$). Look forward to seeing the final product!!!!!

If this doesn't go forward with full production can you release the CAD files? Cause I have a full machine shop at my disposal.

[Mossman]

Wow this looks INCREDIBLE. So to get this straight, offset wise wheels will fit like they would on stock e30 with 5mm spacer, correct? Can you clear up clearance issues between rotor and tie rod? Is 12mm really necessary? If spacers are necessary I think you should figure out the minimum required thickness and have your machinist make those as well with proper lip to hold rotor like stock hub has.

SWEEEEEEEET work!

[JTapper]

wait. they are planning to sell them? I didn't know that! i just read the beginning. Neve rmind. It'd prob be cheaper than me doing it anyways.

Probably.

He's been sick lately, and having to deal with ice damage repairs from the nasty winter we had here and he's still tied up with some other projects. I'd say he'd probably be ready for a group buy in a few months. It also wouldn't hurt to put some miles on this setup first either. I've got 38 miles on mine, just have to adjust the rear coils...I'm rubbing waaaaay too much.

[Sir Smirnoff]

wait. they are planning to sell them? I didn't know that! i just read the beginning. Neve rmind. It'd prob be cheaper than me doing it anyways.

[JTapper]

could I have the CAD files for this? I want to that this summer? How much did that cost all in all?

Not tryin' to be a dick, but why would someone share that if they were planning to sell them?






I'm off for the maiden voyage tonight to finally put some miles on. I anticipate trouble with my ride height so I'm bringing along a jack.

[Stephen]

holy wow. SUBscribed

[Sir Smirnoff]

could I have the CAD files for this? I want to that this summer? How much did that cost all in all?

[JTapper]

so you said the new hub is 5mm over the stock e30 hub. and you are using wheels with an offset of +13? wouldn't that push your wheel way out into the fender? no rubbing issues?

Outside the fender actually.



FYI: This was taken 150' from my storage unit. I did the front suspension right there, and took it home like that to pull the rear.

Once I get the rear suspension in I'll know where they sit in the back and can get some spacers.

[m_dudey]

so you said the new hub is 5mm over the stock e30 hub. and you are using wheels with an offset of +13? wouldn't that push your wheel way out into the fender? no rubbing issues?

[JTapper]

Yeah, I did. I ended up making a 12mm spacer to fit behind the disc which solved the problem.

Although I'm only running e36 325i discs up front for now.
if I had to do it again, I think I would do it like Turbo Brown did. He took an e36 stub axle off and machined the inside to fit over the e30 stub axle and thread on the the existing splines. I like that, you can then just add an adhesive to the stub axle and threads (not your run of the mill Locktight). It should be sufficient to hold it. Or you could even weld the base.

(SA E30 here)

I didn't see that as nearly as safe as this, unless it were welded. For the price of E36 stub axles you could have this direct swap kit anyways. We scratched our heads (Mostly Jim) over this and this was the best result. The best part about it is that you can go back to 4-lug anytime if you so choose.

[KevinSA]

Yeah, I did. I ended up making a 12mm spacer to fit behind the disc which solved the problem.

Although I'm only running e36 325i discs up front for now.
if I had to do it again, I think I would do it like Turbo Brown did. He took an e36 stub axle off and machined the inside to fit over the e30 stub axle and thread on the the existing splines. I like that, you can then just add an adhesive to the stub axle and threads (not your run of the mill Locktight). It should be sufficient to hold it. Or you could even weld the base.

(SA E30 here)