e30 shocks into e36 M struts casings?

[etxxz]

i have two sets of e36 m3 struts and they are both supposed to be non-serviceable.

i'd love to open them up for new inserts and then put ground control coilover springs on there with adjusters.

here's a vid for you two..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzNZCnUYtzo

its so easy a caveman could do it. (hope i don't get sued for this one)

edit* the coilovers are finished diy writeup coming :mrgreen:

[dude8383]

here's a vid for you two..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzNZCnUYtzo

its so easy a caveman could do it. (hope i don't get sued for this one)

edit* the coilovers are finished diy writeup coming :mrgreen:

just to clarify, that was an e30 insert that you dropped in there right?

[etxxz]

just to clarify, that was an e30 insert that you dropped in there right?

not in the video... i did. transfered full e30 suspension (shocks, coilover/sleeves, collar nut section etc)

for now, here's a basic overview. all cuts measured and made:


i do not want to hear any comments on the e30 strut welds :|

[rkettner]

that tube cutter is strong enough to cut the struts? i was thinking of hack sawing it but that might be more accurate.

[dude8383]

Keep us posted man, I really want to do this.

[e30_kid89]

Nice stuff etxzz......Good thing you're making a write-up because im wayy too lazy and would of never done it.

[etxxz]

yeah...i'm long overdue on this writeup...been school/work/e30 workload is overbearing at the moment...i'll write it tomorow during class.

edit: q answered ty..

[amonster]

I have a used pair of front e36M3 strut housings, springs, and top mounts if someone needs them for this really cool project. Great instructional video! Still not sure on why you are welding on the riser to the strut tube?

[etxxz]

i am not.
writeup here:

http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=114635