FYI: Solving the 5 lug swap problem (centered wheel)

[george graves]

OK - ok - ok ok ok kkkkkk OK OK OK OK OK ok ok okok okokok kkkkkk......

Has some one finally found a way to do e36 M3 brakes on a e30 the "correct" way?

OK - let me catch my breath....REALLY?

F---ing right doggie!

(please tell me this is true - then give me more info...please!)

George Graves

[Jay Stock E30]

I aggree!

Anyway I have a set of these in the mail, and I'll be doing a full tech writeup with pics once the install is done.

All I need is the 318ti t-arms ...hint hint, if anybody has any leads for me. :D

Jay - I just got a set of 318ti trailing arms today. call or email to discuss details if you or anyone is interested.

Jon
615-500-1331

dibs!

[Jay Stock E30]

OK - ok - ok ok ok kkkkkk OK OK OK OK OK ok ok okok okokok kkkkkk......

Has some one finally found a way to do e36 M3 brakes on a e30 the "correct" way?

OK - let me catch my breath....REALLY?

F---ing right doggie!

(please tell me this is true - then give me more info...please!)

George Graves

Check out his website, www.treehouseracing.com

Like I said I have a set of the CAB's on the way, and I'll be posting pics and info once the swap is done. I am so pumped!

[E30-323ti]

Awesome work there Mpowerjon.

What I had planned was:
Offset contol arm bushes (already have them) and +96 M3 control arms (need new arms anyway).
This should give the most caster possible with unmodified bolt on parts.
Thoughts!?!?!

[Bryson]

Awesome work there Mpowerjon.

What I had planned was:
Offset contol arm bushes (already have them) and +96 M3 control arms (need new arms anyway).
This should give the most caster possible with unmodified bolt on parts.
Thoughts!?!?!

finally, somebody got it :P

[Skafrog]

I have been running MPowerJon's CAB for about a month now, and it is the best 150 I have spent on my car, no question about it. The quality is amazing, the increased caster makes the car feel alot more confident at high speeds, and personally, I feel that it gives me a whole lot more feedback from the road while turning.
Anyways, here is a pic of how far the wheel is pushed forward on a stock wheel/rim combo.

[Jay Stock E30]

cool, I'm glad to hear it, I can't wait to get mine :)

[Bryson]

I need a picture of these installed, if they fit the way I think they do, then a stock e34 exhaust will fit onto an m50 e30 with no modifications

[Skafrog]

what angle do you need? I can finally snap pics again.

[Bryson]

directly below, from the front, and from the rear if you can manage :) thanks

[Skafrog]

Here ya go.
From the front:


From the Rear:


Sorry, I couldnt get a good pic from the bottom. but if you really need it, I can jack the car up.

[BM300]

This may be a stupid question now but has anyone ever done with a rear E36 M3 conversion? I have the rear M3 parts in the store sitting there. Already done the 5 lug conversion with the TI rear. Need advise if this is possible.

[E30-323ti]

This may be a stupid question now but has anyone ever done with a rear E36 M3 conversion? I have the rear M3 parts in the store sitting there. Already done the 5 lug conversion with the TI rear. Need advise if this is possible.

It can be done, but it isn't a bolt-in like the "ti" rearend.
You would be best to chop the part of the floor pan out of the E36 and weld it into the E30, Or you could try and fabricate new mounts on the E30 Chassis.
And if you are paying someone to do it, expect a big bill $$$ for that kind of work.

[mpowerjon]

Treehouse CAB's

I need a picture of these installed, if they fit the way I think they do, then a stock e34 exhaust will fit onto an m50 e30 with no modifications

Sorry I dissapeared from this thread for a while.... Yes, Another reason I invented them was so I could use a stock E34 5 (M50) or a E36 stock center section with NO mods.

[mpowerjon]

E36 Brakes on an E30 - Correct.

OK - ok - ok ok ok kkkkkk OK OK OK OK OK ok ok okok okokok kkkkkk......

Has some one finally found a way to do e36 M3 brakes on a e30 the "correct" way?

OK - let me catch my breath....REALLY?

F---ing right doggie!

(please tell me this is true - then give me more info...please!)

George Graves

Holy Shit George. Calm down buddy. We had this figured out 3 years ago and I surely was not the first. Yes. E36 M3 (1998) to be exact, is what I have on my racecar, and I frequently put E36 325/M3 front brakes on E30 cars wanting a 5 lug conversion and it's really no big magic trick. .... ummm... wait, no. it IS a magic trick... send me all your money and I'll show you how it's done. .... hahahahaha LOL.. Just kidding.

Let me know if you're serious.