Front Suspension / RWD vs. AWD

G80indy · 11-20-2022, 04:14 PM

Is the front suspension geometry compromised on the rear wheel drive base car, because they wanted to accommodate front drive axles in the competition version?
In other words, are all the suspension components and geometry the same between rear wheel drive and all wheel drive models? If not does anybody have information pertaining to RWD front suspension only? Interested in the comparison IF they are different.
From all that I've seen they're just the same. Perhaps I am mistaken.

ashtaron14 · 11-20-2022, 08:21 PM

In terms of suspension, I'm going to say there's no difference at all. But you'll feel the difference when you drive the RWD vs AWD due to the weight and the fact that the same suspension needs to work with more weight. In the photo, you can see the hole next to the 1 for the drive shafts.

G80indy · 11-21-2022, 08:58 AM

Yes that's what I suspected. I'm sure it's still a very lightweight set up. I guess I just wish that the RWD front set up was a bit more bespoke.

Next chance I get, I will look under my car

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ashtaron14 Major 1126 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: HK iTrader: (0)	In terms of suspension, I'm going to say there's no difference at all. But you'll feel the difference when you drive the RWD vs AWD due to the weight and the fact that the same suspension needs to work with more weight. In the photo, you can see the hole next to the 1 for the drive shafts. Attached Images __________________ My G80 M3 Follow me on IG
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G80indy Save the Manuals 1718 Rep 2,940 Posts Drives: Z3, E46, G80 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	Yes that's what I suspected. I'm sure it's still a very lightweight set up. I guess I just wish that the RWD front set up was a bit more bespoke. Next chance I get, I will look under my car __________________ 2023 G80 6MT, CCBs 2002 330i Dinan, 5MT 2000 Z3 Conforti, 5MT
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