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Thread: Can I put E39 coilovers on my E38

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    Can I put E39 coilovers on my E38

    Are the suspensions identical? will e39 raceland coilovers fit? Any alternatives? Im looking to get as much drop as possible without spending as much as i got the car for. Please give me any feedback
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    rears will work. heard its possible to fit the fronts with minor modifications , but i don't see how thats at all possible...

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    For the fronts you have to mill them down a bit. Not something I would ever do personally but have seen several people do it.
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    See this thread in Suspension and Handling.
    e39 and e38 suspension?

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