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louielouie
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Post Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:54 pm

i want to change my brakes. my e30 is a 318i model with a 2.5 lump in it. im not sure if it still has the 1.8 brakes. all i know is there not very good and that i would like a better upgrade.
what is a popular cheap upgrade to go for??
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Post Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:13 pm

upgrade your front struts complete with calipers to the 51mm 325i ones to start with - better brakes and better suspension.
BMW E30 2.0 Convertible (M52B28)
BMW E30 2.0 2 Door (M20B28 Turbo project to start)
BMW E36 328i Sport (M52B28 Turbo Project)
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Brianmoooore
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Post Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:48 pm

Depends what model your 318i is. Quasers comments are only applicable if it is a saloon, since cabs and tourings already have the larger struts and vented front brakes.