Using E30 M3 Struts.

[ZiMMie]

let say if i do end up buyin the M3 front strut bodies, no bearings, or brakes, just bare strut bodies.
a part from rotors and hub bearings, can i use my e30 325i calipers?



and also if i go this route, will be able to fit e34 wheels under there?
Specs are, 8.5X17 ET15(fronts) and 10X17 ET20(rear)

[mode]

Brakes? Nope.


10 inch wide rear wheels? Good luck.

[ZiMMie]

Brakes? Nope.


10 inch wide rear wheels? Good luck.

wat about e36 325i calipers?

[mode]

IIRC, Yes. They will bolt up, idk about rotors though.

[ZiMMie]

IIRC, Yes. They will bolt up, idk about rotors though.

ok thanx.
im not really concern about the wheels since i know it will fit.
Im more concern about my swap parts.



here is a Rear are 17X10 ET5 5BOLT CONVERTED.
fronts are 17X7.5 ET -10

[clavinZERO]

mega-flared-fenders ftw.

[ZiMMie]

ohh faaack i jst notice it.
But i should get away with rolled fenders with my setup.s

[aarturovargas]

let me know what happen with your project

[PiercedE30]

Ok, let me make it simple for you. If all you have are front M3 strut housings, nothing more, this is what you need:
E28 535i front calipers/carriers (they are slighty larger than the M3 and fit perfectly)
E28 535i wheel bearing (you won't be able to use ABS since the ABS ring on the 535i is a hell of a lot different than the M3 one, you would be better off trying to find someone selling bad bearings and using the ABS ring off of that)
Just use M3 rotors for everything.

[ZiMMie]

let me know what happen with your project

ditched it found the wheels i was looking for.

[atomic]

Ok, let me make it simple for you. If all you have are front M3 strut housings, nothing more, this is what you need:
E28 535i front calipers/carriers (they are slighty larger than the M3 and fit perfectly)
E28 535i wheel bearing (you won't be able to use ABS since the ABS ring on the 535i is a hell of a lot different than the M3 one, you would be better off trying to find someone selling bad bearings and using the ABS ring off of that)
Just use M3 rotors for everything.

I had no idea that e28 535i wheel bearing would work on a e30 m3 strut housing ??? interesting

[PiercedE30]

^^^^The only difference is the ABS ring.

[PaintPro21]

I have e30 m3 front calipers/mounting bracket and even good cross drilled rotors and pads if your interested.

(I installed a brembo BBK up front).

let me know if your interested.

[Mtriple]

/\ /\ /\ Good seller, I bought the rears from him... :mrgreen:

[1990m3]

even with rolled rear fenders it will rub. i have e30 m3 full suspension on my 318is. I mounted BBS RS 17x8.5 with 235/40/17 tires and the front was fine but the rear rubbed on just the slightest amount of acceleration. it was not driveable. I was on H&R sports. I stick with stock m3 wheels now, 15x7et30 (I think) and they fill out the fenders nicely and give me more than ample traction with 225/50/15 tires. Plus, tires are cheap!