Widebody conversion 97 4 cylinder

Marquisz3

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Hey there everybody quick question I’m considering doing a widebody conversion in the rear on my sbc swapped z3
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I have the opportunity to buy the bumper rear quarters and trunk from a z3m would this be all that’s really necessary give or take for the conversion?
 

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You'll need rocker panels (we call them sills)

The plastic covers undern the fenders.

I think the rear trailing arms are wider. Longer drive shafts. You could maybe get away without doing fhe suspension but the bigger Z3's also have extra strengthening welded on to the trailing arms which is likely there for a reason so you ought to check it out.
 

Marquisz3

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You'll need rocker panels (we call them sills)

The plastic covers undern the fenders.

I think the rear trailing arms are wider. Longer drive shafts. You could maybe get away without doing fhe suspension but the bigger Z3's also have extra strengthening welded on to the trailing arms which is likely there for a reason so you ought to check it out.
Ok perfect I’m gonna make sure to look into these before I pull the trigger thank you
 
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