here's a closeup I found of the bottom of the e28 housing. I think welding a gusseted triangular piece of plate steel with a tapped 8mm hole to the corner would be plenty strong.
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holy crap, that would move the wheel forward over an inch!
cool idea, i just dont know if this would be feasible
hmmmmm.... we need some more measurments!!
if you were cutting off the spring perch to modify for 2.5 dia springs... you *could* swap the left and right sides and manufacture an adapter block as pictured above, but to accomodate the changed groove location. :)
man, the strut tube is so long, you'd HAVE to modify it or you ride like a 4x4 or on bumps (just a guess by the looks of them)
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2002maniac: You would definitely have to have a proficient welder do the work, but I could definitely see how one would go about adding another spot for a bolt on there now. You would also need to run the left side on the right side and vice versus. Hell, if you got the parts from a 535 you could even use the brake calipers.My 2.9L Build!
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Shortening the strut would be a must. I dont see why the position of the wheel would be moved though. The spacers pictured are just to improve geometry. I would probably just cut a new slot in the strut housing to match the E30M3 knuckle (I love working in a machine shop ;P).
You certainly could switch them left/right but I dont think it would be necessary.
I absolutely love the fact that I could go to the pick n pull and get E28 struts with hubs, rotors, and calipers for next to nothing.
if I didnt have tuition due this week I'd order a set of knuckles right away...
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Originally posted by 2002maniac View PostYou certainly could switch them left/right but I dont think it would be necessary.Current:
BMW 320i 2d 2.0 m20 -88
BMW 325i Cabriolet 2.5 m50 -88
BMW 316i touring 1.6 m40 -90
BMW 320i 4d 2,2 m54 -01
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Originally posted by 2002maniac View PostShortening the strut would be a must. I dont see why the position of the wheel would be moved though. The spacers pictured are just to improve geometry. I would probably just cut a new slot in the strut housing to match the E30M3 knuckle (I love working in a machine shop ;P).
You certainly could switch them left/right but I dont think it would be necessary.
I absolutely love the fact that I could go to the pick n pull and get E28 struts with hubs, rotors, and calipers for next to nothing.
if I didnt have tuition due this week I'd order a set of knuckles right away...
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Originally posted by 2002maniac View Postyeah, I picked up an e28 strut last week. Looks promising. I'll update when I get around to ordering the M3 knuckle.Current:
BMW 320i 2d 2.0 m20 -88
BMW 325i Cabriolet 2.5 m50 -88
BMW 316i touring 1.6 m40 -90
BMW 320i 4d 2,2 m54 -01
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this is so interesting.....we need BMAUTO to shed more light on this...
i have both struts side by side....not that much different...ir u run a coilover setup, using coilover sleeves the length isnt an issue...
very very interesting hope we get answers guys!
good luck
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No. No. No.
On the e30 M3, the much cheaper (pricewise) e28 hub/bearing is a direct replacement and only the ABS ring needs to be swapped, which is a 10 minute job. Many M3 owners do it. Still uses stock M3 brake components. I always bring a spare e28 hub to the track, with the ring already removed.
Racers may use an e28 hub/bearing on a regular e30 strut by sleeving the spindle. My friend's e30 with 4.4 V8 has ran that configuration for more than 8 years.Last edited by Massive Lee; 11-04-2007, 07:18 AM.Brake harder. Go faster. No shit.
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Originally posted by Massive Lee View PostNo. No. No.
On the e30 M3, the much cheaper (pricewise) e28 hub/bearing is a direct replacement and only the ABS ring needs to be swapped, which is a 10 minute job. Many M3 owners do it. Still uses stock M3 brake components. I always bring a spare e28 hub to the track, with the ring already removed.
Racers may use an e28 hub/bearing on a regular e30 strut by sleeving the spindle. My friend's e30 with 4.4 V8 has ran that configuration for more than 8 years.
I have not researched it on realoem.com or at the dealer but can the ABS ring from an e30 M3 be purchased alone ? I plan on doing a five lug swap soon and have both fron strut housings but only one has a bearing on it while the other does not. And if I can buy the ABS ring alone then I am golden to use the e28 hub. Any input would be appreciated greatly .... TIA
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The M3 ring is not available separately. But there is a shop in the US that makes them. Not cheap at $60.00 though, but can be reused over and over. Go online and check for the Ultimate Garage.
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