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vatos_p

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« on: October 16, 2007, 01:43:49 AM »
does anybody know , bmw e30 1991 saloon , what is the front shock diameter ?

there are 2 type : 45mm and 51mm

which one is it ?

i try to find info but seems that no one knows , not even google...

please help...
steer with the rear !!!

vitesse

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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2007, 07:13:25 AM »
If you give me the last 7 of your VIN I can try to look it up for you.
1991 318is: 5 Lug conversion - M brakes - GC track/school 500/650 - (more power here)

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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2007, 07:51:08 AM »
Our cars should have 51mm.

http://www.realoem.com plug in the last characters of your vin and you're good to go.

45mm = early eta and m10 318i cars to the best of my knowledge in the USA. I don't know about Greece for sure though
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2007, 08:12:05 AM »
yeah I saw that he was in greece, so I didn't want to give a definitive answer heh
1991 318is: 5 Lug conversion - M brakes - GC track/school 500/650 - (more power here)

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« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2007, 01:29:58 AM »
thanx , i measured it and it is 51mm...
thank you for your help...
steer with the rear !!!