Originally posted by AlpinaB3
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Using the 318ti rear end you can have 5 bolt in the rear of an ix, and in the front I have found a normal e36 rear hub will work in the front ix strut/bearing, with barely any change in offset. The only problem is the brakes. I have a set of e30 m3 rotors and calipers, but the brackets do not fit, and making a simple adapter is not the solution. The caliper bracket itself needs to be machined and it could get dangerously thin.
the other option is using another caliper from a different car where a simple adapter could make it work. I think a 96 Volvo 850 might work, but I can't remember, its been a long time since I looked at it.
With some minor turning on the hubs, they fit the e30 M3 rotors nicely.
Using the E30 M3 rotor gives the only rotor-to-strut clearance that I have found. Everything else either requires a hub with more protrusion, or contacts the strut housing or tierod. Look for yourself, its not simple.
If I can get my hands on an 850 caliper I will try fit it to my strut that has one of my e36 hubs installed.
Caliper aside, I have bolted a 17x8" et20 style 5 wheel to my strut with the e36 hub and m3 rotor. There is room for the caliper, but it is not easy to fasten the bracket.
3.0L ix stroker comes first though.
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