440i Grand Coupe xDrive - Pre-LCI vs LCI suspension

riso1988 · 05-28-2021, 07:08 PM

Hey all - looking to upgrade the E90 with an xDrive 440i GC. I was really looking for a 2018+ for the updated suspension and new lights but found a great deal on a 2017 optioned as I wanted. Question is, is there a major difference in the LCI 5 point suspension with stiffened dampers vs the pre-lci suspension, for xDrive models? Did the xDrive models even get the update?

Sorry if this is a redundant question but I’ve been searching the forums and haven’t found a definitive answer. Thanks!!

visionaut · 05-28-2021, 09:32 PM

F36 suspension differences - Orig v. LCI
N55 v. B58
Both with M Sport EDC, M Brakes, VSS, and both xDrive

FRONT
Different part numbers for the EDC strut
Same bump stops
LCI has slightly slimmer sway bar ends
Springs (tbd)

REAR
Different part numbers for the EDC damper
Same rear bump stop
Same rear sway bar
Springs (tbd)

Looks like fine-tuning for the different engine, plus some EDC damping tweaks.

riso1988 · 05-30-2021, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by visionaut

F36 suspension differences - Orig v. LCI
N55 v. B58
Both with M Sport EDC, M Brakes, VSS, and both xDrive

FRONT
Different part numbers for the EDC strut
Same bump stops
LCI has slightly slimmer sway bar ends
Springs (tbd)

REAR
Different part numbers for the EDC damper
Same rear bump stop
Same rear sway bar
Springs (tbd)

Looks like fine-tuning for the different engine, plus some EDC damping tweaks.

Thanks for the info!

Wondering if it's a noticeable difference in-terms of driving feel?

Skyhigh · 05-31-2021, 02:36 AM

Yes it is. The suspension of the LCI is noticeably improved, according to a number of (professional and amateur) reviews. This is equally valid for xDrive.

DLag30 · 06-06-2021, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Yes it is. The suspension of the LCI is noticeably improved, according to a number of (professional and amateur) reviews. This is equally valid for xDrive.

I can attest to this. We had a pre-lci and now have an lci. You can tell the difference right away in how well dampened the suspension is. EPS feels slightly different too.

smrtypants44 · 06-07-2021, 08:13 AM

2017 is b58 for F32/3/5, so it might have the "lci" suspension if it was driven by the engine change.

Skyhigh · 06-07-2021, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smrtypants44

2017 is b58 for F32/3/5, so it might have the "lci" suspension if it was driven by the engine change.

Has nothing to do with the engine. There is a wide range of engines available, not just 6 cylinder ones. It is LCI driven.

riso1988 · 06-12-2021, 12:45 AM

Thanks guys! Went with an LCI - 2018 440i xDrive Gran Coupe - loving it so far

cfm56d7b · 06-12-2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by riso1988

Thanks guys! Went with an LCI - 2018 440i xDrive Gran Coupe - loving it so far

F36 (and I own one ...) is perhaps the best F3x variant. Enjoy every mile!

Skyhigh · 06-12-2021, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Quote:

Originally Posted by riso1988

Thanks guys! Went with an LCI - 2018 440i xDrive Gran Coupe - loving it so far

F36 (and I own one ...) is perhaps the best F3x variant. Enjoy every mile!

There is no room for "perhaps" in the above sentence 😉

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riso1988 Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '18 440i xDrive GC, '06 330xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (0)	440i Grand Coupe xDrive - Pre-LCI vs LCI suspension Hey all - looking to upgrade the E90 with an xDrive 440i GC. I was really looking for a 2018+ for the updated suspension and new lights but found a great deal on a 2017 optioned as I wanted. Question is, is there a major difference in the LCI 5 point suspension with stiffened dampers vs the pre-lci suspension, for xDrive models? Did the xDrive models even get the update? Sorry if this is a redundant question but I’ve been searching the forums and haven’t found a definitive answer. Thanks!!
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visionaut Captain 1306 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2016 435iX GC & 1976 2002 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mile High City, CO iTrader: (0)	F36 suspension differences - Orig v. LCI N55 v. B58 Both with M Sport EDC, M Brakes, VSS, and both xDrive FRONT Different part numbers for the EDC strut Same bump stops LCI has slightly slimmer sway bar ends Springs (tbd) REAR Different part numbers for the EDC damper Same rear bump stop Same rear sway bar Springs (tbd) Looks like fine-tuning for the different engine, plus some EDC damping tweaks.
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1879 Rep 3,862 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Yes it is. The suspension of the LCI is noticeably improved, according to a number of (professional and amateur) reviews. This is equally valid for xDrive. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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smrtypants44 Captain 518 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (2)	2017 is b58 for F32/3/5, so it might have the "lci" suspension if it was driven by the engine change. __________________
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riso1988 Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '18 440i xDrive GC, '06 330xi Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Staten Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! Went with an LCI - 2018 440i xDrive Gran Coupe - loving it so far
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