2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
 

2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 F10 Technical Topics Wheels / Tires / Suspension / Brakes Stiffer springs for North American 528?
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      07-24-2010, 07:22 AM   #1
morrisond
New Member
10
Rep
26
Posts

Drives: 06 330i SP
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

Stiffer springs for North American 528?

Hi,

I'm from Canada and am thinking of ordering an 528xi. I drove a 535i and didn't like the feel of the car even in Sport+, it felt like a Lexus too isolated, too quiet and although there wasn't lag, it felt like there was a rubber band in the drivetrain as the turbo spooled up.

I think I would prefer the NA engine, as with 276 lbs less weight (than 535) 230 lbs of torque and 11% shorter gearing it should still feel peppy enough in normal driving. I'm hoping that some of the weight difference is because the 528 has less sound deadening/vibration isolation, so it actually feels like a BMW.

I'm going to drive an 528i next week but if it's too soft does the Euro car come with stiffer springs, or are there aftermarket ones available?
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:58 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST