Struts and springs interchangeability.

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Post Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:34 pm

Are all BMW front springs the same diameter? I.E could 318is springs (larger diameter front struts) fit normal 316i struts (small diameter front struts)

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Post Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:15 pm

yeh u can swap em over dude
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Post Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:18 pm

Now I want to know could u use the front springs from any BMW (ala E36, E46) in ur E30 ?? And what about the 4cyl ones ? I know u shouldn't use them cause they aren't mean't to be used with a 6 cyl engine, but is there anything else ?