5 stud conversion

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kam213
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Post Wed Oct 05, 2005 12:44 am

Hi,
Im looking to purchase an e30 but was wondering what would be required to convert it to 5 stud, i know i need the hubs off an e36 anything else(suspension parts)?
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Post Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:10 am

the whole suspension is required.
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Post Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:58 am

legs and complete axel off a compact and lots of time !!
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Post Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:57 am

When fitting the E36 front legs, the M3 EVO e36 bottom arms and E30 M3 offset bushes are required to get the castor and or wheel position correct.

E46 brakes fit though which are v big.

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Post Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:41 am

my dads got full set off e36 that he no longer needs if your interested let me know and i will ask him about them
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Post Wed Oct 05, 2005 10:45 am

sorry he i meant full set for the front,im goin to donnington as well so i cud bring them there
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