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Old 05-01-2017, 09:34 PM   #6
Strawman
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I've done this mod on my car when I swapped an S52 in. I would not recommend it for utility, unless: a) you're searching for exclusivity, b) you have everything apart already (i.e., engine out, driver seat out, etc.), and only ~1" of up/down travel really is what you need. I race in 24 Hours of Lemons (in a 1969 Opel GT!), and if you're truly going the race car-only direction, then you're probably better off welding the column mount to a lower point (like a knee-knocker crossbar).
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Sleeper Calypsorot 1996 318ti tintop. CA-legal swapped S52 from '98 M3, and ZF transmission with lightened flywheel/clutch. Magnaflow 2-into-1 muffler. Six-cylinder Eibach springs in front and 318ti H&R Sport springs in rear. Koni Sport adjustable dampers all around. Racing Dynamics 28mm & 19mm swaybars. M3 front hubs/brakes, E34 rear calipers, braided SS brake lines, Hawk HP-S pads. DS-II wheels. Polyflex purple bushings throughout, and factory lower x-brace. Fan delete mod. Engine mount reinforcements welded-in. 3.25 LSD rear diff from E28 & E30 axles.
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