318ti_Portugal
02-21-2005, 08:54 PM
Hello...
How are you all doing?
My name is Gonçalo and I'm from Portugal. I own a 318ti compact. I've been following this forum for some time and I find it excellent! I've just registered because I'm thinking about doing a swap for a euro S50 3.0 M3 engine and I have some specific doubts.
My Ti is pretty much stock. The only mods are:
- Euro clears all around
- M Kontour wheels 7,5X17 front with 225/45 tyre and 8,5X17 back with 245/40 tyre
- Mtec side trim.
Before I put the S50 engine in I want to prep the car so It can handle the engine weight and power. For brakes I'm thinking of E36 M3 front brakes (Hub + disks + calipers + caliper holders) and M roadster rear brakes wich bolt straight up.
My major doubts are in the suspension setup.
I was thinking of the following:
Front:
- E36 M3 3.0 Koni sport Shocks
- E36 323ti 50mm HR springs
- E36 M3 3.0 stabelizer bar
Rear:
- M Roadster Koni Sport Shocks
- E36 323ti 30mm HR springs
- M roadster stabelizer bar.
Do you think this is a good setup to run an S50?
Also, can I run my stock M42 with this setup?
Finally, do you have any sugestions for a suspension setup? I hope you do, because I really don't understand much about this.
I hope you can help me out!
My best regards!
And thanks!
How are you all doing?
My name is Gonçalo and I'm from Portugal. I own a 318ti compact. I've been following this forum for some time and I find it excellent! I've just registered because I'm thinking about doing a swap for a euro S50 3.0 M3 engine and I have some specific doubts.
My Ti is pretty much stock. The only mods are:
- Euro clears all around
- M Kontour wheels 7,5X17 front with 225/45 tyre and 8,5X17 back with 245/40 tyre
- Mtec side trim.
Before I put the S50 engine in I want to prep the car so It can handle the engine weight and power. For brakes I'm thinking of E36 M3 front brakes (Hub + disks + calipers + caliper holders) and M roadster rear brakes wich bolt straight up.
My major doubts are in the suspension setup.
I was thinking of the following:
Front:
- E36 M3 3.0 Koni sport Shocks
- E36 323ti 50mm HR springs
- E36 M3 3.0 stabelizer bar
Rear:
- M Roadster Koni Sport Shocks
- E36 323ti 30mm HR springs
- M roadster stabelizer bar.
Do you think this is a good setup to run an S50?
Also, can I run my stock M42 with this setup?
Finally, do you have any sugestions for a suspension setup? I hope you do, because I really don't understand much about this.
I hope you can help me out!
My best regards!
And thanks!