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GooneriC
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Post Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:41 pm

I have an early 86 320i coupe with 45 mm housings. Can i switch directly to 51mm housings from a later model ? Any fitment issues?
Also will the 51 mm housings / hubs from a convertible work as a direct replacement ?
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Post Fri Nov 15, 2013 7:02 pm

Yes, no, yes.
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Post Mon Nov 18, 2013 6:50 pm

Thank you , thank you , thank you :D