coilovers

[tazz316]

hi i want to fit some bmw e46 coilovers to my 75 does anyone know if they are a straight swap over or do i have to do any modifications thanks

[DerekS]

Whats a coi lover ?

[Andydote]

I've seen in other posts the E46 kits fit, but there has never been a detailed explanation.

Maybe you can be the first...!

[mrvandango]

I think the rears are a straight swap, fronts need an adapter plate. There was a very recent thread on coil overs I believe.

[Billy1mate]

I think the rears are a straight swap, fronts need an adapter plate. There was a very recent thread on coil overs I believe.

Not quite, the rear upper shock mount studs on E46 are closer together than the ZT/75 and the lower mounting bolt hole on an E46 is 12mm diameter, the ZT/75 lower bolt hole is 14mm diameter. So you will need to fit 75/ZT upper shock mounts and open the lower shock bush up from 12mm to 14mm.

[mrvandango]

I was going by this..

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=55972

There is a mention in there about the rears being a straight swap.