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5 stud conversion using E36 parts
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:38 am
by Y_Cymro
Why can't ordinary E36 front suspension be used to convert to 5 stud wheels on an E30?
Re: 5 stud conversion using E36 parts
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:05 am
by FMH
Basically, the m3 evo stuff, provides more castor to help re-centre the wheel. If you want to use standard e36 stuff, you can. All you will need is some custom made wishbones, which are available from e30 centre darlaston, which push the wheel back into the centre without having to use the m3 hubs and m3 evo wishbones. £100 a pair.
Re: 5 stud conversion using E36 parts
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:16 am
by Brianmoooore
FMH wrote: All you will need is some custom made wishbones, which are available from e30 centre darlaston, which push the wheel back into the centre without having to use the m3 hubs and m3 evo wishbones. £100 a pair.
Interesting!
Can't find a website for this place.
Re: 5 stud conversion using E36 parts
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:02 am
by ImysE30
Also the M3 Evo stuff would be uprated, better brakes etc.
E30 Centre in Darlaston, don't think they got a website, known for there expertise in convertible roofs.
07968 852395 Bill
07871 662902 Jason
Re: 5 stud conversion using E36 parts
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:17 pm
by mick_318is
Anyone using these custom made wishbones??
Re: 5 stud conversion using E36 parts
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:25 pm
by Brianmoooore
ImysE30 wrote:Also the M3 Evo stuff would be uprated, better brakes etc.
Probably, but my stocks of bog standard E36 stuff are somewhat greater than those of M3 evo bits!
Re: 5 stud conversion using E36 parts
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:43 pm
by FMH
mick_318is wrote:Anyone using these custom made wishbones??
I sold the pair i got to SCOTT325SE, he should be fitting them soon.
Re: 5 stud conversion using E36 parts
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 2:43 pm
by Y_Cymro
FMH wrote:Basically, the m3 evo stuff, provides more castor to help re-centre the wheel. If you want to use standard e36 stuff, you can. All you will need is some custom made wishbones, which are available from e30 centre darlaston, which push the wheel back into the centre without having to use the m3 hubs and m3 evo wishbones. £100 a pair.
That's interesting.
Thanks for your reply.