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Hey guys, I have the option of purchasing complete manual conversion bits and pieces from e36 318i. Now, we own an e36 318ti and e36 323i, both autos. Would love to put manual tranny in the 323i and make it a true drivers car, but could always put it in the Ti and leave 323i alone. I have done a bit of googling and appears that manual conversion kit could be put into both. Appears that box will bolt up, flywheels are interchangeable, both have 4 bolt driveshafts. Questions for the experienced: Is the above correct? Is there anything hidden that could cause issues when trying to swap across? (other than the new bolts, gaskets, seals etc to purchase when all apart). Very tempted to buy to put away, and do conversion at some point, but only if Im not going to lumped with parts that I cant use. Cheers in advance

Per title. Pm or 027 2762751 Cheers

how much?

hey guys, what workshops would be recommended for a drive in, drive out conversion? vehicle is e36 318is coupe. seeking prices to convert to 2.8 manual and lsd or lexus v8, manual,lsd. cheers

great! may be keen on whole front struts if in good nick. I would also look at doing a straight swap if interested.cheers Kyle 027 2762751 PS keen to get it sorted asap

hey guys, want to put my ride height back to standard but only have king spring lows that came with the car. any unused sets out there? I must stress, only want 318 coupe springs. cheers

..just looked at chassis height. 90mm off the deck, so need it higher for wof standard. dont want to have to cert.

Im not discounting what you are saying. Yes, if I had adjustable compression and rebound shocks I could dial alot bottoming problems out. heck, even better, high and low speed compression circuits. increase compression in low and high speed circuits and reduce rebound damping to allow shock stroke to recover in time before getting slammed by the next bump in the road! this would reduce the number of times that I bottom out for sure. I could also replace my rims with better fitting items. this would reduce frequency of tyre rub. true. but, maybe this is my fault for not stating, I dont want to spend $3k (2k for racing coilovers, camber adjustment and cert plate, 1k for new rims) to fix the fault on a $4k vehicle. I repeat: im not after a FIX. I just want to have less prblems (rub, bottoming and camber tyre wear) by raising the vehicle. LESS PROBLEMS, not a fix. not being a wanker.

yes, in theory for the fronts as the spring rate would be higher (stiffer). the rears would be about same height and spring rate, so no stiffer or higher, in theory.

no there is a ride height issue (as well as maybe wheel issue). I cant carry 2 passengers without rear tyres rubbing. but any way, I like my wheels, dont like the springs so out they go. just want to raise the vehicle. it just needs a tape measure people.

just thought there must be a few sets lying in people garages and its easy enough to put a tape measure to them...prove me right people

cheers, yes I understand spring rate will be higher (probabley in front more than rears). just want to know what ride height to expect by comparing actual length of springs. Want to replace my king springs as they are too soft for the low ride height: bottoms shocks and tyres on upper guards on bumpy roads. Not cool! this way it save me some time putting in the springs and visually seeing the ride height. or even better, if anyone has some standard 318is springs they want to give away, I'll take them! or if someone wants a low rider we can do a swap, if thats their thing. cheers

Could a kind member with a set of standard e36 318is springs lying around please measure the length of the springs? I wish to compare to a set of 320i springs I have picked up for very little $$ cheers