e36 front supension conversion

[diogo]

I just bought a e36 325i struts brakes calipers hubs and control arms, if I use the e30's sway bar will I have any issues? I guess not cause they bolt in the subframe right?

thx in advance guys

[Hellabad]

the sway bar end link bracket from the e30 will bolt onto the e36 control arm.

Jay

[diogo]

cool jay thx alot mate, btw I assume that this are the same as the e35, this came off a z3m roadster

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[diogo]

I had my eyes on this z3m front struts are they compatible withe e30?

check them out please

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=330266890108&Category=10374

[Nicademus]

I had my eyes on this z3m front struts are they compatible withe e30?

check them out please

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...Category=10374

I don't think he ships to the USA?

[diogo]

NO NO NO they are my all mine masssster said I could have themmmm, my precioussss

[diogo]

struts wise whats the diference between a e36 325i, 328i and M3 I'm guessing they are all the same only brake diameters difer right? if nor peove wrong please.

thx in advance once again guys, you've been most hellpful so far and guess what Santa is gonna be great for all of ya!!!!

[FredK]

E36 323/325/328 have the same front strut.

E36 M3 has a different front strut. The spring diameter is smaller. There are provisions for mounting a long swaybar link to the strut housing.

You are correct, the brake diameters are different between M and non-M cars. In addition, the steering kingpins / knuckles are different to accomodate mounting different brake calipers between M and non-M cars.

[diogo]

what are the alternatives then using the e30 subframe and e36 M3 struts?

[FredK]

You can attach 325i/328i knuckles, brakes, and rotors onto E36 M3 struts as long as you use the 325i/328i knuckle.

[Hellabad]

E36 323/325/328 have the same front strut.

E36 M3 has a different front strut. The spring diameter is smaller. There are provisions for mounting a long swaybar link to the strut housing.

You are correct, the brake diameters are different between M and non-M cars. In addition, the steering kingpins / knuckles are different to accommodate mounting different brake calipers between M and non-M cars.

Also the geometry on the "knuckles" is different. (the strut geometry is the same) If you use any e36 knuckle on an e30, especially an M knuckle, you need a camber plate that will slide WAAAY back to prevent bumpsteer from rearing its ugly head. This is because the angle tilted rearward on an e36M is much more than any e30, so to duplicate the geometry to avoid bumpsteer, you should mimic the angle as closely as possible.

You know, I am wondering if the Brits and Aussies have a better word than "knuckle' . Knuckle is a GREAT word.

In Britain a fender is a "wing" and a cabriolet is a "Drop Head Coupe", and a hood is a 'Bonnet", but I can't imagine a better name than "knuckle"

Jay
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[Rogan]

Also the geometry on the "knuckles" is different. (the strut geometry is the same) If you use any e36 knuckle on an e30, especially an M knuckle, you need a camber plate that will slide WAAAY back to prevent bumpsteer from rearing its ugly head. This is because the angle tilted rearward on an e36M is much more than any e30, so to duplicate the geometry to avoid bumpsteer, you should mimic the angle as closely as possible.

good info, thx!

You know, I am wondering if the Brits and Aussies have a better word than "knuckle' . Knuckle is a GREAT word.

In Britain a fender is a "wing" and a cabriolet is a "Drop Head Coupe", and a hood is a 'Bonnet", but I can't imagine a better name than "knuckle"

Jay
62

I almost sprayed my beer!