e30 shock sizes

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HOTDOGS
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Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:52 pm

hi

I need to get some new suspension for my f reg 1989 318i E30 but have been asked if it has 45 or 51 mm shocks. does anyone know what size shocks this model takes
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Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:54 pm

took you 2 and half years to sort a post out?
your car must be faultless :D
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HOTDOGS
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Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:58 pm

yeah been a good one :) needs some care now though
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Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:09 pm

if its a 318i should be just 45mm shocks 51mm shocks are 325i and tourers inless your suspension has been changed or is mtech stuff
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Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:24 pm

cheers for that nice1

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