front strut size?

[M20olly]

my car is a 1990 320i and still has the standard fron struts, with uprated dampers. is there an advantage to fitting 1989 325i ones or are they the same size.
do only the sports have larger ones, if so what is the advantage.
thanks in advance.

[craigieeb]

its not just the sports that have the larger diamiter struts, the 325i struts are larger than the 320i ones, and are much stronger,

320 are 48? and the 325i are 52? (anyone)
have you done any engine work or anything to make you want bigger struts, or are you just doing it for the hell of it mate

[gcorky]

sounds about right ,plus there mtech standard i think??

[M20olly]

hi, thanks. No not just want to do it for a laugh! Now a tuned 2.7 in her, just doing rear disc conversion. Already got some front struts from 325 so better get them on! Thought they were the same for some reson.

best shocks / springs to use?

[jonbuoy]

Correct me if i'm wrong but i thought the only 2 size's were 45mm (316,318,318is) and 51mm (320,323,325).
There for your strut's are already the right size, just put some decent shock's in!

[fuzzy]

yes mate, im sure its 45mm and 51mm to. is it a touring? my old 320 touring had the 51mm struts.

[Andy325i]

The 320i's saloon at least have the smaller struts in. I have used the 325i legs and the M3 Bilstien shocks with the 40mm piston


Andy

[dazleeds]

everything upto and including 320i def has 45mm

tourings i believe do have 51mm

all 325s have 51mm

[gazza]

and later cabs..........go on

[jonbuoy]

and later cabs..........go on

51mm

[M20olly]

oh! well already go ok shocks in 320 struts, but might as well put on the 325 ones. all cars / bits are from the saloon. just as well meh.sure them before i do the hard work though : )