02-21-2013, 09:06 PM | #1 |
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Will 335i suspension fit on a 320i?
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My friend bought a F30 320i and we are wondering if the stock 335i sport line suspension will fit on his 320i basic? Thank you very much! |
02-23-2013, 06:06 PM | #3 |
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The stock sportline should fit with no issues. As for the spring rate, it should be different but thats what you want by going from the stock basic to the sportline. Stiffer spring rate. The odd thing here in the US, if you order HRs springs, exactly the same part numbers between the 335i and the 328i, so exactly the same spring rate, even though the 335i has a heavier engine.
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02-23-2013, 06:43 PM | #4 | |
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To answer the OP, yes the springs will fit but your car will sit pretty high in the front. |
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02-24-2013, 09:58 PM | #5 | |
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02-25-2013, 10:44 AM | #6 |
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The spring rate wont be different with HRs because its the exact same part number but not sure on OE. I installed 335i Sport Springs on my 328i and while it lowered it very slightly, there is nearly no difference in ride.
Clarence, what do you mean that it might make it worse? How......? Not arguing with you but if he wants a stiffer suspension and potential lowering, changing to a stiffer/different spring rate would be the goal. For example: If you order H&R Sport Springs as I mentioned they will have a slightly different spring rate than the OE, which is the intent of most people buying them to stiffen and lower the car. if you go with Super Sports then they are lowered even more and the spring rate gets even stiffer, harsher ride. That why I ask what you mean by worse.... |
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02-25-2013, 11:03 AM | #7 |
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02-25-2013, 02:28 PM | #8 |
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Shivaswrath....are you referring to the 335i M-Sport Springs on my base 328i. If so, I agree but I didnt want the drop of the H&Rs because my wife drives the car and eventually would tear up the front end when she pulls up to curbs. I wanted Eibach but no such luck with any of those yet and truthfully, my intent was less about drop and more about stiffening. So after I bought the springs from a fellow member, very inexpensively, then the intent was too look for Koni, KYB or Bilsteins. Unfortunately I should have done all of this at the same time because I discovered, no one has shocks or struts out yet. Only coilovers and I dont want to spend that kind of money. Next option is to buy someone's M-Sport struts/shocks or wait it out for Koni or Bilstein.
So new member: cheukmc, rethink the |
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02-25-2013, 10:45 PM | #10 | |
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It will affect handling balance cos the front springs are too stiff compared to the rear (nearly all the weight difference is at the front). For the OP it would be better if he can source the suspension from a 328i cos then the difference won't be that big. |
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