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    E30 M3 Strut Length?

    Hey all-

    Does anyone know the difference in strut length from M3 to i? As far as I know, the M3 is 51mm diameter like the i, but is a bit shorter. I could be wrong though. I noticed Koni offers a different p/n for front M3 struts (hence the curiosity), but Bilstein doesn't appear to have a variation.

    I appreciate it-
    Last edited by AWDBOB; 04-07-2018, 05:12 PM.
    1990 Brilliantrot 325iS Build Thread
    1989 Zinnoberrot M3 Build Thread

    #2
    Bump. I'm interested in know this too. Getting ready to buy front Koni's.
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      #3
      As far as I have found out, they are the exact same strut inserts dimensionally. The reason the M3 has a different part number is due to it having a 4cyl engine, and thus Koni deemed it necessary to have different valving up front.
      1990 Brilliantrot 325iS Build Thread
      1989 Zinnoberrot M3 Build Thread

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        #4
        On e30 325i and e30 m3 are 51mm diameter. Length wise I see now differences.
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          #5
          Great, thanks guys!
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            #6
            Just FYI, sway bar mounts are different.
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