45 mm or 51 mm in my e30

[REAL]

Hey Guys new to the E30 scene and about to buy some coils for it.

specs:

1989 318i , E30

my question is what size strut i am i running 45mm or 51mm

cheers Louis

[ak-]

You are 51mm Louisito.
1985 and before had 45mm

[REAL]

You are 51mm Louisito.
1985 and before had 45mm

thanks mate, champion time to order some coils and wheels

[Ant_e30]

^ I am in Australia, i have a 1989 318i and my mechanics measured mine up at 45mm. And my car is 2 owners before me and 100% stock.

So mate i would double check before you order...

[ak-]

Wait, two things are different that I didn't notice.
Australia & an '89 318i. That's an m40 motor right? (not m42).

We didn't get that here in the USA, and realoem says 45mm; Ant is right.

[frankie591]

just pull the wheel off and do a quick measurement of the strut tube (45 or 51mm OD). Can't hurt to double check so you don't end up ordering the wrong parts.

[dsm2002]

Check. Both of my 318i came with 45mm struts but now (or soon will have) 51mm struts