Is there any difference in the front strut housings and rear sub frame between Cabrios and Sedan/Coupes? Can they be swapped back and forth without issue?
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I think the tubes are bigger on the housings for the cabby. The Konis were back ordered for the size used in the vert. So I order Bilstein sports and swapped the housings from a 88 sedan to the vert. Worked perfect no issues. This was for a coilover application.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
~ '87 535
~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
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No difference.
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Originally posted by E30 F34R View Post
This is only true if the car was a 318 otherwise they all the same.88 325ic ~~~> Rusty and ugly
85 E ~~~> RIPComment
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Early vs. late only difference correct me if I am wrong. Oh unless IX of course.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.Comment
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Ok thanks very much. My cab and my parts car are the same year/model so it should all work out fineComment
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something not mentioned is that cabby's sit very low in the back. like 1/4-1/2 lower than a hard top. idk if it geometry or the weight but the backs are lower.Much wow
I hate 4 doors
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Its supposedly all the extra weightComment
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Yea for real, it's something cuz my cab sits lower in the back too'88 325i cabbie royal blau
'91 325i cabbie calypso rot
'92 318i cabbie laguna green
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it's an illusion, cabbies have lower rear arches like late models.Originally posted by Cabriolet View PostComment
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I really did not know, I just called a few BMW shops and they said it takes a larger strut. I never checked when I did the swap. I am going to use those for my track build. So I will let you know in the spring one way or another.Originally posted by Naplm00 View Post~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
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Current cars:
~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
~ '87 535
~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
~ '06 X5 4.8isComment
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ooohhhh I see!Originally posted by nando View Post'88 325i cabbie royal blau
'91 325i cabbie calypso rot
'92 318i cabbie laguna green
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front swaybars are a little bit thicker and rear springs have a higher rate for the extra weight'87 325ic, powered by S50.Comment
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i really dont know if their is a difference, but i have had coupe H&R Race and Billy Sports on my vert for a year now with no problems.sigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]Comment
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