Blunttech / Classic Daily S85 V10 E30 M3 Swap

[jakeb]

Does the 135 caliper bolt straight onto the e30 m3 strut? Does it change the offset needed for the rotor?

Saab 9-3 aero cars have a 314x28mm front disc that has a very similar offset to it that may work with a little machining. They are 45.2 mm high compared to the m3's 40mm.

Yes we are finding we need a lower offset rotor than the e46 stuff. The tie rod hits the rotor.
Those saab rotors look good but the bolt pattern is not 5x120... Looks like 5x110


any other ideas?

[Eric]

Are running M-systems a must? I found with willwood calipers and my old green m-systems, that I had to run a lot of spacer to clear the spokes. I remember running M-systems with 235/40/17 tires on the front of my old e30 M3 and the offset was already a bit tight. If you have to space the wheel away from the 135 caliper as much as I did with the willwoods, I really don't think it will fit unless you run some stupid 195/25/17 tires. Keep the stretch to butt holes only.

[Todd Black 88]

Does the 135 caliper bolt straight onto the e30 m3 strut? Does it change the offset needed for the rotor?

Saab 9-3 aero cars have a 314x28mm front disc that has a very similar offset to it that may work with a little machining. They are 45.2 mm high compared to the m3's 40mm.

[golde30]

I'm interested to see an OE option for big brakes on e30 m3 spindles as well, my car is due for a brake job and OE M3 brakes leave something to be desired...

[Ray Smoodiver]

They are listed under e82 only, which is odd.

http://bremboaftermarket.com/En/Car_...ueBrand=Brembo

Ah sweet.

Long time no update but moving ahead now. Steve from Blunttech flew in for a couple days to rip it all apart. On to some pictures....

The 135 brakes fit inside the 17" throwing stars. The 135 rotors are a bit to deep tho. Going to have to look for some different rotors.

300mm.de used 314mm rotors. The calipers only allow for a 28mm wide disc however.

http://300mm.de/314mm/314mm.htm

I would personally be going with the 345mm CSL discs (for long term supply) with a 13mm spacer, as 17x8" will be perfect.

Example:




Edit: I'm pushing for you guys to do kit because I'm just about to pull the trigger on the 6 piston fronts and twin piston rears and want to run throwing stars :D

[ST1G]

Looking good! Love seeing this unfold.

This.

I am stoked for this project.

[F34R]

Looking good! Love seeing this unfold.

[blunttech]

Had a great time ripping into this for a few days. Unfortunately found some rust I was unaware of. Pretty good sized hole in passenger firewall corner. But Jake assures me he can cut it out and patch it. Other than that hole the rest of the car is better than I expected... After working on Jakes new lift I will be ordering my own soon. So nice to have,....

[glenn-b]

great to see this is on the move steve / jake

[Motorsports]

I see your doing big things.. literally.. big things...

[golde30]

Ahhh, that's the life I want. Custom Badass engine swaps on classic bmw. Gotta get outa CA, I couldnt drive that e30(or even my own e30) on the streets if I wanted to.

[jakeb]

We are making the core support removable to make getting the engine in an out a lot easier.




We got an e46 M3 rotor to try the 145 brakes.



The engine is sitting on a pallet on wheels. So we tried rolling it in. Will need to lift it in with an engine puller but we wanted to try anyway.


As far as we can get it for now without pulling it off the pallet.


Cleaned up some of the surface rust on the bottom and put some POR on it.



Cleaning up the engine bay to make it a little nicer to work in.



End of the day...Steve is heading back home tomorrow.

[Eric]

This thread is so gay that I'm just gonna have to subscribe. ;D

agreed.

[Teaguer]

This thread is so gay that I'm just gonna have to subscribe. ;D

[ngampleh]

Love this shot

They are listed under e82 only, which is odd.

http://bremboaftermarket.com/En/Car_...ueBrand=Brembo

my friend's car using e90 335i 348x30 front and 336x22 rear for his e30 M52B32
he customized front rotor into 2pcs

http://bremboaftermarket.com/En/Car_Disc_Catalogue/Catalogue_Search.aspx?PagingIndex=3&SearchMode=Model&IsResult=True&SearchBrand=BMW&SearchModel=3%20%28E90%29%2001/05%20-%2012/11&SearchAssemblySide=Both&SearchCatalogueBrand=Brembo