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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: P2YCHO on January 26, 2009, 03:51:49 AM

Title: M3 strut brace on 318iS?
Post by: P2YCHO on January 26, 2009, 03:51:49 AM

Does anyone know if the sparco M3 (front) brace will fit directly onto an Enlgish e30 318iS (Right hand drive)?
Cheers

Title: M3 strut brace on 318iS?
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on January 26, 2009, 10:29:46 AM

It fits on a LHD with a little modification

Title: M3 strut brace on 318iS?
Post by: P2YCHO on January 28, 2009, 06:55:13 AM

Cheers..anyone else??

Title: M3 strut brace on 318iS?
Post by: gearheadE30 on February 01, 2009, 08:23:46 AM

If it fits the M3, you should be fine. The issue that comes into play with both of these motors is that the intake manifolds are very tall and the engines are located very close to the firewall, so there isn't much room for a brace. Generally speaking, if it fits one, it will fit the other. My brace did require a washers underneath it to increase clearance slightly, though.

Title: M3 strut brace on 318iS?
Post by: P2YCHO on February 03, 2009, 01:29:25 PM

Cheers buddy :)