if i bought a kit will they bolt directly on a e30 with out a 5lug swap?
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What kinda struts have you guys used when installing ground control or other brand coil over kits? I just got a deal on a set of New billy sports for an early E36 (with the swaybar tabs) and was expecting to be able to mount up these coil overs I had gotten off of some stock struts. well the billy strut has a larger diameter tube at the top that tapers down. I dont see how the threaded sleeve can be installed on this strut.
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Heres what i came up with to solve my whacky strut tube dillema. These split collars were pretty cheap and they will provide the "shelf" needed to rest the threaded GC coilover sleeve on. the welds left over from the original perches will hold the sleeves up.
plenty of loctite on the threads and maybe even a few welds to hold the two halves together will keep everything safe
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Raceland is complete shit. Same as Ebay Generic but with a "Raceland" nameplate and a few extra bucks for prestige.'89 325is S50 Track Montser
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Originally posted by greg1333 View Postjust to reinforce it...e36 struts are taller than e30, don't forget to address that during your swap.
YOU ARE WRONG
e30 insert is 17" long, while e36 incased insert is only 16". If you consider the way both mount, e36 strut still sits lower than the e30 one for a little extra shock travel.
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Originally posted by mcr_driver View Postare those GC coilovers from an e30 kit? I have a e36m front and a z3 rear and trying to find the most cost effective solution for coils thanks
sorry for the thread revival just got this car and trying to get things sorted outHere is my photo gallery answering common questions about Ground Control Suspension, and e30 suspension problems in general.
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Originally posted by Hellabad View PostI would propose that you just call Ground Control, and ask them to sell you a Front e36M kit, and a rear Z3 kit, and ask if they could juggle the price to be the same as a regular e30 which is $399. This would certainly be better than calling all over trying to get used parts, and imho better than Taiwan parts. You can even ask for me if you want. (Jay)'89 325is S50 Track Montser
'04 X5 Daily/Tow Vehicle
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