Upgrade parts

"just-a-scratch" (just-a-scratch) 02/25/2018 at 17:04 • Filed to: None

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E46 330i brake calipers and rotor to go on the E36, also the 17" wheels. Now I have to figure out how to make the parking brake work.

LOREM IPSUM > just-a-scratch 02/25/2018 at 17:50

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Maybe one of those hydraulic e-brakes the drifters use? That could prove effective, and fun.

just-a-scratch > LOREM IPSUM 02/25/2018 at 17:59

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I’ve seen examples that modify the e46 parking brake shoes to inreract with e36 brake cable setup.

LOREM IPSUM > just-a-scratch 02/25/2018 at 18:00

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Yeah, that sounds more cost effective. :)

functionoverfashion > just-a-scratch 02/25/2018 at 18:06

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Nice! I had those wheels on my E46 wagon that had the “sport package” which on an AWD wagon was basically the wheels, steering wheel, and seats. But oooh those sport seats.

Urambo Tauro > just-a-scratch 02/25/2018 at 18:53

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I’m not familiar with BMWs, so I have no frame of reference here. I’m guessing that these are bigger. Any other advantages, like more pistons per caliper?

just-a-scratch > Urambo Tauro 02/25/2018 at 20:33

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Yes, they’re bigger, and the rear rotors are vented. The US versions of the e36 328i have solid rear rotors. I’ve had those mighty hot before. All of these have a single piston per caliper.

just-a-scratch > functionoverfashion 02/25/2018 at 20:44

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These have some dings and scrapes, but look to be straight and hold air. 2 of the tires are new. 2 have decent life left.

Urambo Tauro > just-a-scratch 02/25/2018 at 20:58

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Ooh nice. Yeah my Mustang’s upgrade to Cobra brakes did away with the solid rear rotors, too.