Z3 compatable?

[coolasacuc]

I found a '01 z3 being parted out. not possitive on exact model (it had a i6 in it before). what can i snag from it to do a 5ive lug on my '90 325is?

[Aptyp]

First 4 currect threads in a that specific section discuss it in one way or another.

[coolasacuc]

actually i should add, i plan on doing ground controls with new struts too. will new suspension for the e30 bolt up the z3 parts?
thanks

[coolasacuc]

Aptyp, your using the z3 rear obviously, but can I use the z3 in front? everything I find seems to say M3

[DaveM-sport]

Most useful thing out of it would be the steering rack and shortshifter to be honest.

[Aptyp]

Get entire suspension, subframe and everything. Get as much of it as you can. When I do my write-up for 5-lugs from z3 parts, I'll make sure to shoot you a PM, meanwhile, get everything.

[coolasacuc]

thanks fellas

[bimmer630]

thanks fellas

are you sourcing your parts from an M-z3 or just a regular 6 cyl? I believe in the rear all you need from the Z3 is the bearings (have to get new ones), used hub flanges, brake rotors and calipers w/mounting.

I am trying to figure out if the front M-z3 struts will work for an E30 swap, i jumped the gun and paid a guy online for lower arms and front struts from an M-roadster and now im not sure the struts will work! oops!

[PiercedE30]

Go over to E30Tech shoot Winfred (or over here, although he isn't over here much) a PM. He used all MZ3 parts on his 5 lug.

[bimmer630]

I just registered with e30tech but they wont let me post anything yet.. prob have to wait a day or so.. But i did find two posts on their buy guys who say to have used M-z3 suspensions on their E30's. i think it will work but i just wanna be 100% sure before i mess around and get the wrong stuff.
also what kind of wheel offset problems are guys running into when using z3 brakes and bearings/flanges on their E30 trailing arms? I have read that the arms are the same between Z3's and E30s, but if you put a Z3 arm in your E30 the wheels will stick out too far. I have also read that the arms have the same part # so the hubs must be what sticks out further.

please share your rear setups and let me know what hurdles i can expect to come across when using Z3 flanges and bearings in my current trailing arms