E46 control arm in an E30 :)

[protomor]

I got bored. lol.

More info here: http://e30performance.info/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1165

[djborya]

How is the spindle location any closer to the front by any chance?
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[protomor]

looks like it to me. But I also have the THR lollipops.

[djborya]

Sh*t i can see tha caster a mile away.That is money for e36 5 lug just have to come up with the sway mounts! what e46 is it from?
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[protomor]

5 lug swaps put the sway links on the struts. So that's solved. I have to retrofit them onto the E30 strut ala E30 M3.

It's generic E46 stuff. Not E46 M3

[djborya]

are u going 5 lug?if so i have the 318ti stuff on my car i am getting ready to ditch for z3m stuff..Let me know if you can use it.
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[protomor]

Nah. I like finding rims thanks

[Dominic49]

so you did just grind it down?

[protomor]

then sandpapered it smooth. Yes.

It was actually easy with an angle grinder. Just checked it now and then. It's almost perfect.

[dcskate102]

Please let me paint your car


ps. I love it.

[protomor]

looks are secondary to driving right. The car is getting painted soon. I always say that tho...

[dcskate102]

looks are secondary to driving right. The car is getting painted soon. I always say that tho...

Yeah I hear that. At one point I had a green nose panel black hood and a green trunk, but she purred. Going to hyperfest this year?

[protomor]

I believe so. I should be ass kicking by then.

[M///BMW]

are u going 5 lug?if so i have the 318ti stuff on my car i am getting ready to ditch for z3m stuff..Let me know if you can use it.
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What do you want for it..im looking for a 5 lug setup.

[Dominic49]

which tie rods?
have you adjusted the camber out with camber plates up top?

which exact control arms do you have? e46 m3? e46 ix? e46?

[protomor]

I used stock tie rods. my spacers give me enough room that I'm ok with it. over 1/2" of threading and toe is visibly decent. If you don't have the spacers, you'll have to double up with E34 tie rods. Like this:


I haven't @#$% with camber yet. I just finished fabrication for the sway link and got everything together before rain found me.

I used stock e46 control arms. No M3, no IX. Regular.

[The Fello]

what do u mean by dubbleing up on the e34s? are u using the stock e30 iners& the e34 mid & outers? or just stock e34s?
also dou know of any "off the shelf" tie rods that r allredy the right lenth ? just cuz im planing on getting all new tie rods & i really dont want to have to get 2 different sets . that cost to much lol

[protomor]

E30 inner tie rods and E34 "tie rods" with the reverse splined ball joint on the other end. It's cheaper if you buy them with both ball joints on them though. You cut off the stock outer tie rod with about an inch of threading on it, then thread it into one side of the E34 tie rod. Tada! loads of length. Then it's up to you to cut them to length.

[ienjoydrifting]

Looks like it will work! That tie rod situation is a little shady, but hey if it works it works! So I assume you will be modding your knuckles? That is the only reason to do this.

[Dominic49]

Looks like it will work! That tie rod situation is a little shady, but hey if it works it works! So I assume you will be modding your knuckles? That is the only reason to do this.

i rub with just tie rod spacers.

[protomor]

i rub with just tie rod spacers.

+1

[ienjoydrifting]

you must have a high offset or wide wheel or both?

[protomor]

I ran 225/40/17s with ET 20 17x8s. but I ran 30mm spacers and still hit the frame/swaybar. The tie rod spacers are only 5mm. I'd love to mod my knuckles but even now I have fitment issues.

The new setup that I'm running still uses 25mm spacers but I have about an inch before I hit anything.

[Dominic49]

you must have a high offset or wide wheel or both?

205/50-15 on a et23 15x7 with 30mm spacers

i found the solution

e36/e30 brackets are 60mm it just so happens that turner makes a bushing specifically for the early style 60mm e46 brackets...

E46 (Not M3) Delrin Control Arm Bushing Set
Part #: 31126757623D
Applications: 1998 - 2005 (E46)
A solution to the inherent flex associated with the stock rubber parts. This bushing set offers stability that you will immediately feel under braking and high corner load. The car becomes more responsive, turn in is improved, and tire scrub is reduced. This kit is delrin and aluminum so it meets the Grand Am Cup rules (We use them on our Cup 330i) **Requires early 60mm Brackets or E46M3 Brackets **
Price: $112.00
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html...D=31126757623D

[protomor]

That just slips over the hexagon shit?

I'm not 100% it will work. I had to grind down pretty far on my control arm to get the distance right.