E30 M3suspension conversion

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rips318is
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Post Sun Apr 10, 2005 10:04 pm

hi guys, im rips318is and im new to the e30zone. however my bro is already a member(pal318is). i'v just bought a mint e30 318is and im thinking of doing a full e30 m3 suspension conversion, im after the parts if anyone has them let me know please. :D
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Post Sun Apr 10, 2005 11:01 pm

im doing this on my project car.... easy to do.... u''ll need everything though... although front controlarms are intercahnegable..

expect to pay Ԛ£600-Ԛ£1000 for the lot,,,, in good condition..
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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:29 pm

thanks for that, any ideas where i can get the parts?? 8)
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andrewe30m3
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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 7:49 pm

correct me if im wrong. but i think you might have to buy 5 stud wheels for this conversion, in which case you then need to think about the cost of them too.

cheers andrew
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Post Mon Apr 11, 2005 8:29 pm

andrewe30m3 wrote:correct me if im wrong. but i think you might have to buy 5 stud wheels for this conversion, in which case you then need to think about the cost of them too.

cheers andrew
yep..... 15 or 16inch e30 m3 bbs cross spokes WILL fit..... even under the normal non m3 arches....

im using 15s on my project car for that sleeper look....
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Post Tue Apr 12, 2005 7:14 pm

expect to pay Ԛ£600-Ԛ£1000 for the lot,,,, in good condition..

correct me if im wrong. but i think you might have to buy 5 stud wheels for this conversion, in which case you then need to think about the cost of them too.

cheers andrew
then the cost of refurbishing it while its off and shocks and springs etc. :mad:
btw, 8x17" on mine but a bit tight.
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