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Old 10-03-2012, 04:15 PM   #1
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compatible?
will an e46 m3 suspension setup bolt up to an e46 330i?yes i did search but no definitive answer.
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Old 10-03-2012, 04:36 PM   #2
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i'm only looking at the struts n springs?
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:19 PM   #3
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Nope.
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:52 PM   #4
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anyone have an answer besides no?more specific why?
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Old 10-03-2012, 06:01 PM   #5
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I believe you need to swap out rear subframe.
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No because it's not an m3
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fronts to be more specific.
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Old 10-03-2012, 06:09 PM   #8
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the real question is why are you considering installing used suspension components into your car?
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Old 10-03-2012, 06:09 PM   #9
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It just doesn't. Different dimensions, etc. just get oem sport suspension
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Old 10-03-2012, 06:16 PM   #10
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just curious.alot of other other stuff is swap''pable'.i know,just get an m3.lol
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Old 10-03-2012, 06:42 PM   #11
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so no just 'cause?
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Old 10-03-2012, 07:48 PM   #12
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so no just 'cause?
The parts are not designed to fit your car. Done.
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will an e46 m3 suspension setup bolt up to an e46 330i?yes i did search but no definitive answer.
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