[ozair123]

Is there a difference between the 228i m sport and the m235, the only reason I ask this is because when you get the m sport it says upgraded suspension. I just wanted to know if there would be a difference between the two.

[843two]

My understanding is that the 228i m-sport has the same suspension as the M235i without the adaptive sport suspension.

[Uridian]

The 228i and M235i don't share the same part numbers for at least dampers for any configuration of suspension. Even the 228i w/ adaptive suspension is not the same as the M235i with adaptive suspension. And as far as I know, the M235i is not available without adaptive suspension in the US. That is, unless you spring for the M Performance suspension.

So yes, there is a difference, but I couldn't tell you how much or in what way. The suspension in the M Sport is definitely upgraded from the base model, but how it compares to the M235i I wouldn't know.

[2msport]

It's worth noting that every post where someone drives both says they feel the same.

[Uridian]

Originally Posted by G228msport

It's worth noting that every post where someone drives both says they feel the same.

That's true. It makes me feel pretty good about my 228i, but I might be a little disappointed I think, had I gotten the M235i. That said, H&R just released springs for the 228i today, so I may jump on those very soon.

[2msport]

Originally Posted by Uridian

That's true. It makes me feel pretty good about my 228i, but I might be a little disappointed I think, had I gotten the M235i. That said, H&R just released springs for the 228i today, so I may jump on those very soon.

Do you have adaptive? Would the springs work with active suspension?

[Uridian]

No, just the standard M Sport suspension. But, the springs should still work fine if you do have the adaptive.

[e46m3lol]

I'm very curious to see what H&R did different with the 228 springs in comparison to the 235 springs. I've been running the 235i springs on my 228i since the day I bought the car and haven't had any issues with ride quality.

[Uridian]

Originally Posted by e46m3lol

I'm very curious to see what H&R did different with the 228 springs in comparison to the 235 springs. I've been running the 235i springs on my 228i since the day I bought the car and haven't had any issues with ride quality.

I'm curious too. The part number for the springs you're running match several of the European F20/F22 series as well, but the new part numbers seem to be brand new. I can't find any other cars running them. I'm curious why they seem to have made something totally new for the 228i since the M235i/F20/F22 springs obviously fit fine.

Looks like we might finally close on our house next week, so springs and other purchases might have to wait a little while, but I'm curious to see real-world drop measurements between the 50482 springs and the 28891-2 springs.

[e46m3lol]

Originally Posted by Uridian

I'm curious to see real-world drop measurements between the 50482 springs and the 28891-2 springs.

I did before and after measurements on my car with the 28891-2 springs. I do have the M sport suspension so that gave me slightly more of a drop. Currently only have 1 finger gap all around.

[deathsliver]

Originally Posted by Uridian

That's true. It makes me feel pretty good about my 228i, but I might be a little disappointed I think, had I gotten the M235i. That said, H&R just released springs for the 228i today, so I may jump on those very soon.

I am sure all 235i owners will run back to the dealer and ask to downgrade to the 228i....

[Uridian]

Originally Posted by deathsliver

I am sure all 235i owners will run back to the dealer and ask to downgrade to the 228i....

I'm catching a heavily defensive tone here, but I'm being totally earnest about my opinion. I bought the 228i over the M235i first to save 10 grand, but also because I don't need all the extra everything that the M235i would give me. If I want stiffer suspension on my 228i, I have no problem dealing with it myself. As much as enjoy my car, I'm not exactly expecting a "sports car" ride.

But, personally, had I splurged for the "better" car, expecting more power, better suspension, etc, then I might be a little disappointed if it were as compliant as my 228i suspension. I would expect sportier handling from the factory. If you're happy with your M235i's setup, then that's great. Enjoy your car. I'm just saying I'd hope that the M235i would be a little more sport oriented from the factory than my 228i is.