320i discs and calipers same as 325i?

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shanehaward
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Post Tue May 22, 2012 9:49 pm

as above.. looking at some 51mm struts but they dont come with discs or calipers and was wondering if i could swap them over?
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Post Tue May 22, 2012 9:53 pm

If there vented yes.
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Post Tue May 22, 2012 9:56 pm

ok thanks mate
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Post Tue May 22, 2012 9:59 pm

IF they dont come with discs and calipers then you'll be using the ones on you car, whic will fit the 51mm strut.
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Post Tue May 22, 2012 10:02 pm

yeah thats the plan for now. crossing my fingers they are vented onnly got the car sunday night so dont know alot about it yet
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Post Wed May 23, 2012 5:10 pm

i just checked and they are vented :D happy days
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Post Wed May 23, 2012 6:40 pm

I think the only things that differ are the calipers, discs and caliper brackets. Hub, struts etc will except both vented and non.
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