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front suspension damper insert question

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:42 pm
by jono
have any of you got an insert kicking around off an e30 and would not mind measurng the length of the piston (the chrome part) at its full extent.

thanks

jon finch

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:46 pm
by Taylor325i
I've got a standard Bilstein insert from a 325i in my hut but I ain't gonna fanny about in the dark to look for it. Will dig it out tomorrow after work and measure it for you.


Taylor.

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:49 pm
by e30cossie
I have just measured a brand new g max gas strut and the chrome bit was 22 cm

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Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:49 pm
by jono
cheers mate

Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:58 pm
by Taylor325i
Cool. That means I don't have to fanny aboot in my hut after work tomorrow. winkeye


Taylor.

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Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:30 pm
by TURBODOCTOR
arn't they shorter? are you after standard shock's or do you want the measurment for the performance dammper?