240Z vs 510 spindles

[510rcr]

I met a guy (cousin of an old school friend - met online due to common Datsun interests) who says that he has E34 model BMW 325 front rotors and calipers on his 240Z. He claims it is a direct bolt on, no fab. He is working in California and his Z cars are in St. Louis so I can't really just check it out.

I know that the G Production SCCA guys run the alunimum finned rear drums from a 240Z on 510's. Does anyone know if the 240Z spindles are the same size (id / od of bearings & same length) and if so, could this be true? Didn't a 240 have 14" rims though, or were they 13's as well?

If that is true, this could be an awsome upgrade with readily available parts. Thanks in advance for any knowledge on this subject. I have searched around and can find nothing on it.

[thisismatt]

The spindle doesn't have much to do with the caliper center to center bolt spacing, nor the caliper side to side relationship to the hub. Also, the E34 is not a 325

[heirfaus]

Um I thought you couldn't use 240z spindles...am I wrong? isn't the camber way off or something?

[okayfine]

Um I thought you couldn't use 240z spindles...am I wrong? isn't the camber way off or something?

OP never really got around to the point of his post, but yes, 240Z spindles (and, hence, struts) are not readily usable on 510s.