M3 front / Z3M M coupe rear questions Looking to do the full revamp on the suspension and I have a couple questions before buying everything. I plan to do the M3 front suspension and brake swap with the Z3M / M Coupe rear subframe/suspension/brake swap. 1. I want to get coilovers will standard 318ti ones work? 2. What are upgrade options to the OEM parts? Better sways? Better control arms? Bushing preferences? Skip the OEM brakes, aftermarket options better? 3. While I am at I am planning on the steering rack. Z3M the best option for our cars? 4. People that have done this swap any tips? |
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Also, the M Coupe rear will limit your overall wheel availability. The M Coupe trailing arms and hubs push the offset of the rear wheels out roughly 20mm IIRC. Considering that the Ti has much narrower rear fenders, you will be limited to an 8.5 DS2 or Contour wheel out back, or something with similar specs. |
Thats a good point to make e30polak, (same e30polak from r3v??) though what you are thinking about is the regular z3 6cyl trailing arms, those are the ones that stick out, z3m length and 4cyl z3 length should be same as regular ti length. |
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Now you got me confused, if the z3m trailing arm length is same as the ti's how will that effect tire space? Offset I am thinking of is reletive to the wheel?? You can't compare z3m wheel size to ti because of the flared fenders - is that what you mean? Just not sure by what you mean with offset |
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The hub offset effects the where the wheel sits inside the wheel well. |
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Kinda makes sense but I am still having a hard time imagineing it, I will check it more when I get home. I am just thinking if the z3m trailing arms are basically same dimentions as the ti (what I ment by length) with larger bearings/calipers/rotors and braced, how would that effect the offset of the wheel? Oh wait... you mean the hub that is attached to the trailing arm sits out further thus lowering offset? |
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At least on the TI - since subframe for ti/z3/z3m are the same |
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It would be awesome if that's not the case, as I have an M Coupe rear I can use for my newly acquired Ti. :biggrin: |
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Let us know what you find though! And maybe shoot some pictures, pics are always good :biggrin:. The m coupe rear is a good thing for the ti (and probably the hardest to find - HOW DID YOU FIND IT?!) I wish i had been able to keep the m roadster rear with front and engine - would of been amazing in the ti - situation didn't allow it though :mad: Post up on your new ti when you get a chance - and if you have sorry for missing it! |
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And I'll post it soon, Imola Red 333ti. Here's a couple teaser pics from when it was painted :wink: http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/833/rle4.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/841/8scx.jpg |
:eek: looking good! btw 333ti? not 330ti/332ti? Looking forward to more info! |
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Any news on the z3m vs ti rear ? |
Sorry to thread jack, but my question about the z3m/m coupe rear ends are... 1. Is one or the other heavier from each other? M coupe vs roadster 2. Does the difference in weight affect how the car performs in corners? 3. About how much is it to get just the main parts you need to get the m rear brakes working? If it's over a thousand I might as well just buy this? http://www.massivebrakes.com/brake-s...318ti_rear_310 |
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