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Here is the e30 vs e46 rear caliper. 32mm vs 40mm piston
Go the tires mounted, took a look at the fender difference here, the passenger side has been rolled/pulled and the drivers side has not been rolled yet.
- SteelBlue, Rekpoint, KaiserRolls and 3 others
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9 hours ago, KaiserRolls said:
A more aggressive pad will do wonders
Wasn't sure if the extra $150 was worthwhile when I just drive on the streets? What have you had success with? I wan't impressed with the Hawk HPS.
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205 vs 245
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5 hours ago, KaiserRolls said:
What pads are you using?
Just the regular pagid.
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24 minutes ago, m42b32 said:
What rear caliper adapters did you use? Looks like it all fit together perfectly!
These are rebuilt e46 325i calipers. They fit with adapting brackets from SRS concepts. Completely bolt on, even the brake line. I will post some pictures/measurements of the factory e30 and e46 caliper side by side. The piston is much larger on the e46 unit.
Part number: 34216758135 (left) & 34216758136 (right)
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I'm converting the rear to 5 lug using z4 hubs, this adds minimal width (like 2mm per side) unlike the z3 and ti swap. This will allow me to remove the 20mm spacer/adapters needed to run the e38 style 5's and add a much larger tire. Going from a 205/45-16 to a 245/45-16. Anyway, I need more traction...so it starts. An added bonus is the e46 325i brakes a quite a bit larger. I do have to say, the B90 paid for itself again...worth the investment 10 or so years later.
Edit* forgot to add, the e46 rotors are also vented...check it out.
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12 minutes ago, jc43089 said:
Some 16" wheels will fit and some won't. I have test fitted 16" Contour reps and they do fit over e46 330 brakes. Not sure what others do.
I'm actually researching this right now. My wheel choice is e38 style 5 (16x8 et23).
-e46 325 front brake rotors are 300 x 22mm
-e46 330 front brake rotors are 325 x 25mm (as Mitch noted^) and there's a really good chance my wheels won't clear these.
-e36 m3 front brake rotors are 315 x 28mm (as Mitch noted ^), I don't think these would fit either ( might be close).
After much thought all day with the help from @KaiserRolls & @m42b32 I think I will end up going with the IRP 5 lug conversion kit and run the e46 325 calipers/rotors. These will be a decent upgrade from the e30 260 x 22mm rotor and in fact, the e46 325 setup will be 1/10th of the price of a massive BBK which is also only 300 x 22mm!
In closing, I'm going to mark this thread as closed and thank you all for the information. Appreciate it...
-Nick
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Appreciate the info @KaiserRolls & @m42b32! The IRP kit is 12mm wider than stock which I think might make the (e38) style 5 -et23 flush. I'm looking to verify how much, if any, width the e36 swap will add. I want the tires tucked so I can run bigger tires such as a 225/50r16. Thanks!
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12 hours ago, m42b32 said:
Doing 5-lug swap? I've heard good things about these kits and am considering switching to this setup: https://www.irp.lt/individual-racing-parts-product/5-lug-kit-to-use-e36-e46-wheel-bearings-and-brakes/
Lets you retain stock geometry, but can then run e46 330 brakes
Thank for sharing. Yes, 5 lug swap so I can ditch the 18mm adapters and get the benefit of the bigger brake package. Can I ask, are the e46 brakes around the same size as the e36m3? Thanks @m42b32!
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Dang! Thanks for reaching out @KaiserRolls. Still looking if anyone has even just the knuckles and calipers that would suffice. Thanks.
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I'm looking for the front suspension from an e36 M3 (strut assemblies & knuckles). Thanks -Nick
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On 10/12/2020 at 9:02 AM, KaiserRolls said:
Last autox of the fvscc season was yesterday at USAIR. Car performed nicely. Took 2nd out of 5 in XS-B, 9th out of 103 for raw time.
http://fvscc.com/results/2020_Summer/event6_raw.htmHell yeah
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I've started collecting parts to convert the rear of my car to 5 lug. Z4 hubs, calipers, and rotors with a mounting bracket from SRS. I intend to keep my e38 style 5's and put a 245/50 DR back there. Anyway, listen to the sound of this S369 and Tial 50mm...interior (exhaust) is so quiet all you hear is whining from the drivetrain.
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On 10/5/2020 at 3:58 PM, KaiserRolls said:
Am I the only one that just removes the battery all together??
I just toss them on a shelf and then slap them back in when the salts gone.
unless your radio station presets are that important
Same here, always place on a shelf with a tender running.
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Damn that auto x looks like so much fun! I love your car.
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Alright I've entered full on sleeper mode. I added the 3.5" cutout and a full 3" exhaust with a resonator/bullet muffler and a walker sound fx 18160. Thing is so quiet, driving down the road can't hear the engine at all. In fact. this made me worried because now I can hear all these e30 noises I haven't heard in a long time. Subtle transmission sounds, rattles, its crazy. The car has polyurethane mounts everywhere. Sorry I forgot to take a picture of the rear section when I had it out.
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On 9/18/2020 at 1:51 PM, KaiserRolls said:
I’ll preemptively pour one out for your driveline
You sir...you're a gentleman!
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14 hours ago, KaiserRolls said:
Jeeeeeeeesus that “launch control” is useless hahah. Seems like a riot
Yes, launch control certainly is absolutely useless...I'm going to figure the biggest drag radials that will fit and get them on by spring.
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On 8/20/2020 at 9:02 AM, KaiserRolls said:
Radiator showed up. Ended up buying a mishimoto xline z3m rad. It’s a 3 core setup which should help. The outlet showed up slightly flattened so I got like $40 back from amazon, will just tap that back out.
Figured I’d go with mishimoto because it has a lifetime warranty and was one of the few all aluminum 3 cores I could find for a reasonable price.
Lifetime warranty...this is why they offer it. Because no-one want's to take the time to send it back and wait... Pretty much a marketing scam. Sorry bud.
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Just now, KaiserRolls said:
Yea lesson learned. I dropped it off at a rad shop today to have them fix the outlet. We’ll see how long this one lasts.
Well what did Mishimoto say? BS
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On 9/12/2020 at 5:27 PM, KaiserRolls said:
Rad outlet apparently was not circular enough, coolant all over the place. Going to see if mishimoto will warranty this POS. Another weekend shot in the ass and not driving my car at an event.
I'd be pissed too, I was gonna comment about Mishimoto...for the price you pay the quality seems to be poor. Obviously... I'd try to get a full refund and give your money to a more quality company. GL Bud
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Looking for a clean hood. Thanks
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