as topic states, anybody know a great place to buy '95 m3 offset control arms?
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Originally posted by Jordanoffset control arms ?
96+ had regular arms and offset bushings. Therefore, in order to get more caster on 96+ M3's, install 95 arms.
This is what I am going to have to do to center my wheel.
When you find out, let me know.2004 SL600 - Current
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2006 SL55 AMG - Sold
2004 M3 SMG - Sold
1999 540i Sport - Sold :(
1989 325i coupe- Sold
1988 325is M50 M-tec - Sold :(
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alloembmwparts has part #s L2000-77902 and L2000-77903 for '95 m3 control arms
they have part #s L2000-77904 and L2000-77905 for '96+ m3 control arms
HTH, good luck to both of you.past:
1989 325is (learner shitbox)
1986 325e (turbo dorito)
1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
1985 323i baur
current:
1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)
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+'96 M3's have the offset arms.
Use them with offset bushes on a E30 to push the wheel forward when doing the E36 5lug swap.
I have have got some pics around showing the difference between the E30 & E36 +'96 M3 arms. The centre of the ball joint is about 20-25mm further forward than the E30 ones.292rwhp E30 :D
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I'll post them up when I find them. I can't remember if they are at work or home!?!?!
Just FYI, I just got back from the workshop.
I was test fitting one of my new E36 Koni Coil-Overs.
I took measurements from the wheel arch to the centre of the hub before (E30 bits) and after (tonight with the E36 bits).
From the front of the wheel arch back to the centre 375mm (was 365mm).
From the top of the wheel arch down to the centre 370mm (was 455mm).
From the back of the wheel arch forward to the centre 345mm (was 370mm).
As you can see by the numbers it looks like the wheel is sitting further back in the well, I'm going to stick them into CAD and see what has happened, from first glance it appears the wheel is sitting further back due to the decreased shock length (-85mm) 'cause as you will know the wheel moves back slightly as the shock compresses, a stock geometry thing!!
Another interesting fact, the koni Coil-Overs only have 75mm of travel (measured at the wheel centre).
Lukas: Roughly how far in from the egde of the fender (at the top) does your rim sit??
I test fitted one of my BBS's (17x8" RK et38) and the rim was level with the fender!?!?!
Rears are about the same (maybe a little further under), Time to pull the guards I guess.
Also, what size tyres are you running?? I'm going to try a 235/40 on the front this weekend, I know 245/40's fit on the rear.292rwhp E30 :D
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I am using e30 M3 aluminum control arms with the modified control arm bushing brackets and e30 M3 offset control arm bushings. I don't have exact measurements, but my wheels are almost dead center in the fender well. And this is with a 25" diam wheel. I took a couple pics, but my car is black and the pics were in the garage, so they didn't turn out too well. I'll try to get some pics that show the gaps.
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Here are the pics of the comparison between the:
E30 Control arms (which have the same geometry as: E30 M3, all E36's except the +96 M3)
And the:
+96 M3 control arms.
Here you can see the difference at the outer balljoint
Here you can see the centre of the ball joint is about 20mm further forward on the +96 M3 CA
Side shot showing the same
Here is a diagram of how the geometry (in my scenario) has changed
Hope you find it useful.
I'll stop by the workshop tonight and take a pic of the hub/strut/CA installed.292rwhp E30 :D
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