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What diameter struts do I have

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:46 pm
by Darragh
Hello,

I'm planning on changing the suspension on my 318i (H reg) and not sure of the strut diameter..

Am I right in thinking they are 45mm??

Many thanks

Re: What diameter struts do I have

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:48 pm
by Grrrmachine
Is it a standard saloon (45mm) or a Touring/Cabriolet (51mm)?

For more info:

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ion#Struts

Re: What diameter struts do I have

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:50 pm
by daimlerman
If your 318i is a saloon,the struts should be 45mm.
If,however,your 318i is a touring or a cabbie,the struts should be 51mm.

However,after more than 20 years and several owners,the only way to be sure is to take one to pieces and measure it...and we have heard of cars with one 45mm and one 51mm strut! :D

Re: What diameter struts do I have

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:50 pm
by Darragh
Yes standard saloon (2 door)

Thanks very much!

I'll have a read! :-)

Re: What diameter struts do I have

Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:52 pm
by Darragh
Hahaha!! Ok I'll have a look!