MX3 V6 versus Astina BG 1.8GT

[Atlantis]

I have checked some strut sites like KYB, TOKICO, etc and found out that their strut codes for MX3 and Astina BG is identical. Does anyone have any idea about that? I can get MX3 V6 struts for my Astina in Turkey from the Mazda dealer. I assume that the OEM struts are the same for both cars.

[bourbon]

im not 100% sure if the strut tops are the same but the strut bottoms would be...

[dave0r]

well i just put some Koni adjustable (inserts) struts into the rear of the Astina on the weekend

these are from a BG 323 sedan
left side had the same part number as my astina..but the right side had a different part number?

but yes they will fit..even the top hat is the same

Edit; the EC based MX3's are the same chassie as the BG , just wider by a few mm so lower arms are different

[Atlantis]

Thank you guys :)

[bourbon]

astina strut top is a one of...we have a rectangular bolt pattern on the top...all of other 323s have a square pattern...the familia and sedans are the same from memory with a square pattern...

[Atlantis]

I liked MX3 V6 stock set up so much. When I bought my Astina, unfortunately my set up was not original so that I am not able to compare. I am plannin to buy its original struts from Germany, then I can compare. I think my springs are original and still good to use.

[dave0r]

astina strut top is a one of...we have a rectangular bolt pattern on the top...all of other 323s have a square pattern...the familia and sedans are the same from memory with a square pattern...

yes for the Front. astinas are rectangular the rest are square, inc MX3
the rare is the same as fwd 323's/lasers

[Atlantis]

I am testing MX3 struts in order to find out if they fit on my car tomorrow ;)