Tony's ZHP Project

[Tnhl1989]

So this past weekend I successfully converted my front end to the m3 front end. After a previous weekend not realizing all the parts I needed to do in the first place. Anyways following kalim's swap here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=14272323 it was pretty easy along with Derek's help. The swap was very similar to Kalim's. Needed was tierods, spindles, calipers, and rotors. It really gave the front of the car a wider track. From http://www.bmwpkod.com/Media/Default..._fastfacts.pdf states that the track of a standard 330i is front/rear 57.9/58.4 and the m3 is 59.4/60. In all it added a whole 1.5 inches to the front end and really makes it flush.







Overall happy with the way the brakes and everything turned out. There is a pretty big difference with the braking force from the new setup. The only thing left is to go with the ZCP route.

[Pip]

Looks great Tony. Nice job with all the work.

[Avetiso]

Nice. I wonder if converting both axles is a worthwhile upgrade.

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[derbo]

Nice. I wonder if converting both axles is a worthwhile upgrade.

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It is. The rear provides LSD, the front allows you to go ZCP rotors.

[Tnhl1989]

I think overall it is worth it since it would be more cost effective to go zcp over a big brake kit later on. Plus the pads and rotors were recently changed on the m3 before so there is so much life yet before I even consider to do the Zcp route. In the mean time I'll keep my eyes out for some brackets as well.

[Pip]

Need new brakes on zhp...get m3 front end. I like the sound reasoning.

[alexandre]

Need new brakes on zhp...get m3 front end. I like the sound reasoning.

[derbo]

I think overall it is worth it since it would be more cost effective to go zcp over a big brake kit later on. Plus the pads and rotors were recently changed on the m3 before so there is so much life yet before I even consider to do the Zcp route. In the mean time I'll keep my eyes out for some brackets as well.

If not they are like $150 a piece brand new from BMW. Add the rotors and you got yourself the ZCP setup in the front.

[ELCID86]

Very nice work big T!


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[johnrando]

Wow nice

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