Can 335i M-Sport springs fit on a 328i?

busterifle · 10-11-2018, 04:45 PM

Hello everyone!

I'm about to pick up a 335i M-sport suspension from another member on this board, but I was wondering would I be able to use the 335 springs in my 328i? They're both 2013 and I currently have Dinan B8's in the back and about to have Koni Red's in the front.

Would the spring rates be too big of a difference since the 335i has a heavier engine?

Also how would that affect driving in general? I was originally gonna get ACS springs, but this was too good of a deal to pass up.

lefthander · 10-19-2018, 09:25 PM

Did you go ahead with this?

busterifle · 10-19-2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lefthander

Did you go ahead with this?

I'm going to on Sunday! Hopefully I'll have some results for you a few days after!

lefthander · 10-20-2018, 08:44 AM

Can you let me know the alphabets on your m sport springs from 335? Like EE OR GE?

busterifle · 10-21-2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lefthander

Can you let me know the alphabets on your m sport springs from 335? Like EE OR GE?

They were GE! On the front it was like IG or something. They were different front and back. But I installed them and the car definitely looks higher? Maybe cause the 335i has a bigger engine and thus should be heavier?

Either way, I ended up having to use 335i struts M-sport struts in the front, since the Koni Special Actives were the AWD version that TireRack sent me. So I couldn't install them.

lefthander · 10-21-2018, 08:48 PM

When I compare the 335i m sport springs to original springs, there were almost of same height, which is why I didn’t proceed. Think it’s clear now, these springs are meant for heavier engine car.

busterifle · 10-21-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lefthander

When I compare the 335i m sport springs to original springs, there were almost of same height, which is why I didn’t proceed. Think it’s clear now, these springs are meant for heavier engine car.

That's what I'm thinking, although my springs when I put them in the car actually we're about half an inch or an inch shorter. So it's kind of odd how that works.

After a short drive the car is a lot more responsive in comfort mode, when I get home later I'll drive it a bit more and see how it feels.

Update: After taking the car on a longer drive today hitting corners doing more turns and what not, in sport mode the car feels amazing. I don't have any dips anymore when it comes to the front and braking is a lot smoother. But my headlights are definitely higher than usual.

lefthander · 10-22-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by busterifle

That's what I'm thinking, although my springs when I put them in the car actually we're about half an inch or an inch shorter. So it's kind of odd how that works.

After a short drive the car is a lot more responsive in comfort mode, when I get home later I'll drive it a bit more and see how it feels.

Update: After taking the car on a longer drive today hitting corners doing more turns and what not, in sport mode the car feels amazing. I don't have any dips anymore when it comes to the front and braking is a lot smoother. But my headlights are definitely higher than usual.

Post some photos and stance mate.

busterifle · 10-22-2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lefthander

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterifle

That's what I'm thinking, although my springs when I put them in the car actually we're about half an inch or an inch shorter. So it's kind of odd how that works.

After a short drive the car is a lot more responsive in comfort mode, when I get home later I'll drive it a bit more and see how it feels.

Update: After taking the car on a longer drive today hitting corners doing more turns and what not, in sport mode the car feels amazing. I don't have any dips anymore when it comes to the front and braking is a lot smoother. But my headlights are definitely higher than usual.

Post some photos and stance mate.

Here ya go!

The first two are after, and the last two are before. I'm sorry for the messy format! It's from my phone.

deadserial · 10-25-2018, 02:50 PM

hmmm... looks the same to me?!

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busterifle Private 11 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 328i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Can 335i M-Sport springs fit on a 328i? Hello everyone! I'm about to pick up a 335i M-sport suspension from another member on this board, but I was wondering would I be able to use the 335 springs in my 328i? They're both 2013 and I currently have Dinan B8's in the back and about to have Koni Red's in the front. Would the spring rates be too big of a difference since the 335i has a heavier engine? Also how would that affect driving in general? I was originally gonna get ACS springs, but this was too good of a deal to pass up.
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