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      08-11-2013, 11:36 PM   #1
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Question Question: Are M sport springs lower then sport line springs?

I'm referring to the Msport package springs compared to the springs that come on the Sport line F30's?

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I was under the impression they were.
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sport is 1cm lower than stock
m-perf is 1cm lower than sport

feel free to correct me
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I was under the impression they were.
Trying to figure it out cause the sport line springs are only 10mm lower than non sport springs.

I want to lower it more then that but not as low as H&R sport springs.
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sport is 1cm lower than stock
m-perf is 1cm lower than sport

feel free to correct me
Thanks that sounds about right. So 20mm compared to base springs?
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Thanks that sounds about right. So 20mm compared to base springs?
If you can wait a bit I'm going to be getting coilovers within weeks and you could try out my M-Sport springs.
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If you can wait a bit I'm going to be getting coilovers within weeks and you could try out my M-Sport springs.
That would be perfect! I'm in no rush at all.
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If you can wait a bit I'm going to be getting coilovers within weeks and you could try out my M-Sport springs.
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That would be perfect! I'm in no rush at all.
MSport and Sport are identical suspension wise.

I will say it again...identical. They are both the 704 suspension option.

Only way to get lower than that(OEM wise) is with the MPerformance which again, is not the same as MSport.
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MSport and Sport are identical suspension wise.

I will say it again...identical. They are both the 704 suspension option.

Only way to get lower than that(OEM wise) is with the MPerformance which again, is not the same as MSport.
That is an option I guess... Because the base sports line that my country gets is using the stock suspension...

Had to upgrade mine to M sports as an option.
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That is an option I guess... Because the base sports line that my country gets is using the stock suspension...

Had to upgrade mine to M sports as an option.
Let's not confuse the people above who were about to switch springs when they are in fact the same.

I am talking about US suspension setups, other countries like yours are different and confuse things even further.

All I know is I would be pissed if I paid $400 to install the identical springs my car already had.
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sport is 1cm lower than stock
m-perf is 1cm lower than sport

feel free to correct me
Thanks that sounds about right. So 20mm compared to base springs?
30mm to base.
20mm to sport.
30% stiffer than sport...
All according to BMW.
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Why do people install HR or Eibach springs on their 335i, DON'T DO IT! The ride will totally suck resulting in pronounced bounce and poor handling and if you are on a bumpy terrain in a turn, youre gonna have fun keeping the tires planted. Invest in a quality set of coilovers such as KW or Blisteins. I put on Eibach springs on my WRX and it ruined the car, uninstalled them for coilovers and never looked back. Will be installing Blisteins on the 335i
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In the US the sport and msport have identical springs and suspension. Trust me. I know it can be confusing but please listen and don't waste your time.
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want a bit lower but not as low as H&R sports springs? drive harder
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