316i vs 325i spring strut

[chriseunos]

Hi, im currently driving a 325i E30 and last few months ago, my strut spring housing cracked due to accident. My uncle owns a 316i E30 in singapore and had a pair of spare front spring strut, he gave it to me. I happily fixed it and the problem solved.Recently, i bought a pair of Bilstein Sport suspension (yellow with thick strut). I forgot that i was using 316i strut...am i in deep trouble? The question now is, can i use the Bilstein Sport in my 316i spring strut? I read in the internet that the 316i spring strut have 2 version of diameter, 45MM and 51MM. The 325i is 51MM. im so helpless now, please enlighten meThxChris

 

[chriseunos]

the strut housing comes from a 1990 316i. Does it have a 45MM or 51MM, are they anyway of determine the diameter instead of taking the whole housing out? thx

 

[Zoggee]

Have you heard of a measuring tool called Caliper? I hear Mitotoyo is the best... haha...joking dude.

If you are refering to the tower mount. Then get a pair new. Not that expensive anyway.

Want contacts for BMW Spareparts shops???

First Division,Bavarian Auto,Bomin,Ortojaya or CSS Autoparts? pls use pm function.Not promoting for them la...sorry.

 

[chriseunos]

so that means i cannot use the bilstein sport absorbers? No chance at all?

 

[fabianyee]

the strut housing comes from a 1990 316i. Does it have a 45MM or 51MM, are they anyway of determine the diameter instead of taking the whole housing out? thx

Strut housing for 45mm abs, the locking nut/flange covers the outer side for the housing. In other words, you'll see the locking thread on the outer surface.

for the 51mm strut housing, the locking nut/flange is mostly hidden. You'll won't see the thread as it is on the insider surface.

If you can't visualize what I described above. Then the best way is to take a vernier caliper to measure the diameter of the housing.

 

[pussy]

i have a pair for left and right strut.. you want it ? come and get it.. at a small cost..

regards.

 

[chriseunos]

so basically, i have to change the whole strut in order to use the bilstein sport la?

 

[pussy]

yes, you need to utilize the strut, with a new set of bearings only..the rest is transferable..