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    Coilover options after 5-lug conversion is done

    New here, and new to E30s but not new to BMW.
    Currently in the early stages of helping a friend build an S54 powered E30 M3 clone out of a regular E30 325.

    We are converting to 5-lug using the following method:

    E36 M3 front
    E36 ti rear end

    This may be a silly question but what options does that leave open with Coilovers. I am aware that Ground Control makes an E30 5 bolt bastard kit, however would any E36 M3 compatible CO kit fit ? I would expect the front to be a direct bolt on, but how about the rear itself ?
    Any help and advice would be appreciated.
    I expect that I will be posting progress in a different build thread as well as multiple questions.
    Thank you in advance.
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    I have the bilstein pss9 kit meant for a 318ti.
    The front struts bolt to the e36m3 spindles.
    The rear sits a bit high though.

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      #3
      TC Kline makes two specific Ti setups and when on sale they are priced accordingly. Also think Ground Control they sell a Ti set as well and KW.
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        #4
        Pretty sure a lot of companies will sell "half" kits, where you only buy the front or rear stuff. It happened for me at least
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          #5
          I would just buy the GC kit, the rears will fit for sure, and the fronts just give you the offset e30 top hat/camber plates. It's kinda a great all in one deal.
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