Need some help lads, an e36 318is has dropped into my lap (as they do) it has had a big smash and the engine has been sold. If there are any e36 experts on here what parts can i use on my e30 project?
h/brake shoes?
rear shocks?
front/rear calipers?
front/rear antiroll bars?
pas rack?
I know these cars are very different and some of the parts might need modifying. cheers
john
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Brianmoooore
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Front seats, with a fair bit of work on the mounts.
PAS rack, as long as it clears whatever exhaust manifold is on your project.
Electric headlamp adjusters can be made to fit E30.
Rear suspension if it's a coupe.
Front struts etc. can be fitted, but not a straight forward swap.
PAS rack, as long as it clears whatever exhaust manifold is on your project.
Electric headlamp adjusters can be made to fit E30.
Rear suspension if it's a coupe.
Front struts etc. can be fitted, but not a straight forward swap.
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johnl320
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Cheers Brian
Is that everything or are there brake parts that are interchangeable that you are not sure about
regards
john
Is that everything or are there brake parts that are interchangeable that you are not sure about
regards
john
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Brianmoooore
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Not sure about most of it. I have an E36 semi scrapper here, and most bits look that little bit to much different to be used. Others may know different.
Thought of one other minor part - The electric window switches can be fitted to an E30, and look better.
Thought of one other minor part - The electric window switches can be fitted to an E30, and look better.
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johnl320
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Cheers Brian ,
what sort of work is involved to fit the front struts ? are they special cos its an 318is or are they the same as any other e36?
sorry about all the questions
regards
john
what sort of work is involved to fit the front struts ? are they special cos its an 318is or are they the same as any other e36?
sorry about all the questions
regards
john
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Brianmoooore
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There's a current thread dealing with this.
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johnl320
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anyone know where? i think Brian is getting annoyed!!!
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Dan318-is
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either of u to got a e36 steering rack you want to sell?
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Gwynleym10
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Really? i thought it was only compacts as all others have Z-link rear sus. Or are you saying that you could fit z link to a e30? a la Z1?Rear suspension if it's a coupe.
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johnl320
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sorry 318is its not for sale.
just had a look at the rear end Gwynleym and it is very different, i think Brian just means the shocks and springs.
regards
john
just had a look at the rear end Gwynleym and it is very different, i think Brian just means the shocks and springs.
regards
john
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Brianmoooore
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No, I mean compact. Coupe / compact - they both begin with C. I've had a hard week and the kids are home for six weeks......Gwynleym10 wrote:Really? i thought it was only compacts as all others have Z-link rear sus. Or are you saying that you could fit z link to a e30? a la Z1?Rear suspension if it's a coupe.