m3 struts

[Jhonno]

Just a quick question.. are m3 struts the same as the 51mm m-tech/325i ones? Would 51mm dampers fit?

[Jhonno]

just had a look n they are different.. are the wheel bearings the same ie could you fit the hubs off an m3 into 51mm strut?

[jmc330i]

No, the front wheel bearings are different between M3 and say a 325i. But the rear wheel bearings are the same, so you could in theory fit the M3 rear hubs.

[jaistanley]

I was of the impression the inserts for an M3 would fit a 325i hub, ie they are interchangeable. They are probably different parts, but I think you can fit struts intended for an M3 to a 325I (obviously the hub is different giving 5 stud etc,I'm just talking inserts here).

Now, I dont know this for fact, my friend with an M3 recently assured me I could fit the same struts as his M3 (Bilstien sports) to my 318is...

Anyone else shed any light?

Jai

[Andy325i]

I was of the impression the inserts for an M3 would fit a 325i hub

Anyone else shed any light?

Jai

The E30 M3 shocks sure will fit into E30 325i legs I have done it, very good results

[Jhonno]

Excellent cheers fellas

[Karan]

m3 struts are completely different as the arb droplinks attach to the strut on the m3 stuff and wheel bearings are different etc....

struts may be interchangeable though

[Jhonno]

yeah.. Its all good for what im after tho.