front wheel bearings... differ from 316 to 323 ?

myfirstE21 · Post by **myfirstE21** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:12 pm

hi all,

just bought some front wheel bearings for my 316 but they are too small, i think i may have a 323 front end on it?

how can i tell?

cheers
steve

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:37 pm

Have you got vented discs? Measure the strut diameter.

myfirstE21 · Post by **myfirstE21** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:18 pm

yep i have vented discs, and the strut diameter is about 54mm on the outside?

does this mean i have a 323 front end

cheers
steve

tommi_e21 · Post by **tommi_e21** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:19 pm

yup

good times

myfirstE21 · Post by **myfirstE21** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:27 pm

why is it better? because of the vented brakes?

now ill have to go swap my new bearings for 323 ones lol

also there is some new front shock inserts in the boot of my car i assume they wont fit if they for a 316

?

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 3:47 pm

No, but I can sell you some and I have lowered springs and rear shocks too!

myfirstE21 · Post by **myfirstE21** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:02 pm

my car already has lowered springs on it and im loking to put coilovers on the the future, but how much u looking for the shocks and what make are they?

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:06 pm

It's a complete set-up mate so won't be splitting it up - sorry.

myfirstE21 · Post by **myfirstE21** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:59 pm

how much for the lot?

e21-Mark · Post by **e21-Mark** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:45 pm

£250

myfirstE21 · Post by **myfirstE21** » Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:27 pm

think ill pass on them mate and keep saving for some GAZ coilies