Suspension Compatible?

[Franz Z3]

Will any of the the e36 (3-series) strut assemblies (specifically coilovers) directly fit a non-M Z3?

Thanks in advance.

[z3papa]

Fronts if you get the entire assembly including hats for the most part (there may be issues with E36 M3 for 1995) yes, but the rears no.

[Kyle Anderson]

They're identical. 100%

I've answered this same question twice in the past week alone on here. Please use the search function in the future.

[Franz Z3]

^I like the stance of your z3!

Thanks for the input.

Just double checking, because coilovers aren't cheap... If I were to buy Megan Racing Coils fitted for the e36 (3-series), it would be a direct fit Front and rear to a non-m z3 roadster?

[JoshS]

No, only for the front. You need to get something Z3-specific for the rears. Most common mistake along these lines is using rear shocks intended for an E36, which appear to fit but are actually too long, and you'll bottom them out.

[BenFenner]

They're identical. 100%

I love this guy.

The strut assemblies are the same. That's what you asked right?

The [coilover] strut assemblies are in the front only though. The rear is a spring/shock setup, and it is basically the e30 setup (so about 2" shorter than the e36 setup).

[Kyle Anderson]

I love this guy.

The strut assemblies are the same. That's what you asked right?

The [coilover] strut assemblies are in the front only though. The rear is a spring/shock setup, and it is basically the e30 setup (so about 2" shorter than the e36 setup).

Haha, yeah... he did say strut, which are only used on the front. Ask a specific question and you get a specific answer.