So, this weekend will see me starting on my suspension refresh on my 100k Z. I will be doing front arb bushes, track rods, drop links shocks, top mounts and springs along with rear shocks and springs.
I have some mushrooming on the passenger side bell housing for the front strut and was trying to locate a reinforcement plate. I see there are ones for a E46 or E36. Does anyone know which or if these will fit? The top.mounts are shared parts with the E36 but I cant find any definitve answer.
Also, can anyone suggest other parts needed while doing the refresh? Is it worthwhile replacing bolts etc?
Thanks!
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15 year young 100k Sterling Grey 2.5i E85
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I think the e46 plates are the same fitment, not 100% on that but I'm sure someone on here will know for sure.
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I'm 99% I have the E46 reinforcement plates in the front of mine. I'll see if I can find a link or at least a name of the company I got mine from.......
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Elite developments, the plates are for the E36 and E46. Although this is of no use currently as the site is down for maintenance
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E46 ones fit and I have them in mine: 51 71 7 036 781. Other option is strut brace that is designed in such a way that it will also reinforce towers.Grose wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:51 am So, this weekend will see me starting on my suspension refresh on my 100k Z. I will be doing front arb bushes, track rods, drop links shocks, top mounts and springs along with rear shocks and springs.
I have some mushrooming on the passenger side bell housing for the front strut and was trying to locate a reinforcement plate. I see there are ones for a E46 or E36. Does anyone know which or if these will fit? The top.mounts are shared parts with the E36 but I cant find any definitve answer.
Also, can anyone suggest other parts needed while doing the refresh? Is it worthwhile replacing bolts etc?
Thanks!
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Ok, many thanks. Will get some e46 ones ordered. Just completed the rear shicks and springs, what an ordeal that is!!
15 year young 100k Sterling Grey 2.5i E85
New shocks, springs, brakes, bushes, seats, wheels and just about anything I can think of renewing - project nearly complete
New shocks, springs, brakes, bushes, seats, wheels and just about anything I can think of renewing - project nearly complete
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Agreed, shocks and springs pretty straightforward but i struggled getting all of the boot gubbins back in...... bit of a pig to do!
15 year young 100k Sterling Grey 2.5i E85
New shocks, springs, brakes, bushes, seats, wheels and just about anything I can think of renewing - project nearly complete
New shocks, springs, brakes, bushes, seats, wheels and just about anything I can think of renewing - project nearly complete