4 Stud to 5 Stud conversion

[Emm3]

Do m3's use 51mm struts and arnt the brakes the same size as 325i

[Jhonno]

Yes, but NOT 4 stud ones.. No.

[harry_p]

Do m3's use 51mm struts and arnt the brakes the same size as 325i

brakes are bigger on the m3, they use 15in wheel minimum, where normal e30 brakes fit under 14s.

[pacerpete]

If any body wishes to go 5 stud PROPERLY, I have a pair of complete E30 M3 rear trailing arms with brakes etc and a slightly bent o/s front strut (ideal for coil overs0 I also have M3 front brakes and the M3 specific lower strut mounts .

[senna]

This is what you need to do it properly!

[pacerpete]

This is what you need to do it properly!

+ my rears, job jobbed !

[anothere21323i]

You have PM Peter!

[jaistanley]

I have gone 5 stud PROPERLY in two different ways.

First I PROPERLY fit E30 M3 parts all round. Later I PROPERLY fit a mixture of E36/7 parts.

Both gave excellent handling. You may be surprised to know that using a mixture of E36 parts has yielded much better brakes, better turn in and higher absolute grip.

Jai