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      03-27-2014, 05:07 PM   #1
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Is H&R or Dinan the only aftermarket spring option for X-drives?

Anyone know of other options? I am partial to Eibach, as they lower the car without changing the ride comfort really. But from what I can tell, Eibach never came out for X-drive models.


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      04-22-2014, 08:22 PM   #2
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interested to hear what the "preferred" springs are for xDrives.

Dinan or HR?
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I believe the dinan springs are for 328 only at this point.
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AC Schnitzer has spring options for xDrive models.

I found some Eibachs for the F31 with xDrive (not in the Eibach site though) but not sure if they just transfer the same springs between the sedan and wagon. Here's the link to the touring set: http://www.tdcautomotive.com/Eibach-...8i_A1B85H.aspx
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M-Sport springs worked for me ! 10-12mm drop with improved handling.
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335i xdrive
Standart suspension
Eibach pro kit:
E10-20-031-06-22
Rims front: Advan RZ 8J*18 et+45
Rear: Advan RZ 9J*18 et+50

Tyres front: Advan Neova Ad08R 225/45/18
Rear: 255/40/18

Now my car is sitting like the rwd model with M-sport suspension. Enough for me! So I'm waiting for the release of bilstein B8 shocks and sway bars by H&R or eibach for xDrive!
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so can i add m sport suspension to a non sport line (luxury) line model? i am interested in what is better too, dinan or HR?
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so can i add m sport suspension to a non sport line (luxury) line model? i am interested in what is better too, dinan or HR?
Just the springs, not the shocks.
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I know I have read somewhere that people do not recommend adding the m-sport springs without also the m sport shocks. I could be wrong though.
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I know I have read somewhere that people do not recommend adding the m-sport springs without also the m sport shocks. I could be wrong though.
That would be the ideal setup, but the M-sport shocks don't fit the X-drive (well to be specific only 1 out of 4 shocks doesn't fit).

I would recommend this setup to anyone that wants less body roll while maintaining OEM-like comfort and ride height.
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      04-23-2014, 08:54 AM   #11
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335i xdrive
Standart suspension
Eibach pro kit:
E10-20-031-06-22
Rims front: Advan RZ 8J*18 et+45
Rear: Advan RZ 9J*18 et+50

Tyres front: Advan Neova Ad08R 225/45/18
Rear: 255/40/18

Now my car is sitting like the rwd model with M-sport suspension. Enough for me! So I'm waiting for the release of bilstein B8 shocks and sway bars by H&R or eibach for xDrive!
Sonic, you simply added the Eibach springs to the non-sport shocks?

Can you tell me if the comfort of the ride has gotten worse? If so, how much?

Thank you!
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You can use any springs in the x drive that you would use in the rwd. Contrary to popular belief the springs are exactly the same. Manufactures are selling them as a different product due to the x drive drivetrain angles and load so they springs may be a bit stiffer. Otherwise identical.
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Sonic, you simply added the Eibach springs to the non-sport shocks?

Can you tell me if the comfort of the ride has gotten worse? If so, how much?

Thank you!
Yes, only eibach pro kit with non-sport shoks! No promblems with comfort, shocks are working like with stock springs
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