335xi M sport suspension options - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

DrDiablo · 01-01-2013, 06:36 AM

I recently took delivery of my 2013 335xi without the dynamic handling option. Come to read find out after fact that all awd come with softer suspension and not lowered the xtra 10mm as the Rwd counterparts. No biggie. But driving it it feels very powerful but handling even in sport mode seems softer than I would expect from this car. And I have owned many BMW's and M cars. So I saw that HR has a suspension set up with either just springs or coil over spring set up. And now BMW offers their own M performance set up as well in the recent update. What I would like to know is has anyone done either setup and are they only for the Rwd cars or as well for the xi awd cars? Also is the ride harsher. Bumpier. Does the car bottom out at all now?? I am not looking to track the car at all but like driving aggressively and like a tight handling slightly firmer setup. But not bone jarring. Also how much does it lower the front, rear suspension?

Also if I change the suspension to either one will it effect the sport sport plus Eco button in the car in a non dynamic handling option car?

Thanks guys. Happy New Years.

shivaswrath · 01-01-2013, 01:40 PM

I did the M Perf setup, but I own a RWD 335i.

It's a 20mm drop, real subtle.

Handling is amazing compared to stock, about 20% less firm than an M, and if you've driven an Mitsu Evo, about 25% less form than that. Very daily drive able (my wife hasn't even noticed).

The car is more planted and stable, has much more manageable understeer, and is sharper than the base suspension (by a 2-fold margin...the kit was designed with M engineers so I think they got it close to what is acceptable outside of an M car).

Cons: you'll notice road imperfections more.

cardsdoc · 01-01-2013, 01:47 PM

I didn't think m perf suspension was available for xdrive but not positive.

shivaswrath · 01-01-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardsdoc

I didn't think m perf suspension was available for xdrive but not positive.

It's not...

Renus · 01-01-2013, 02:12 PM

If your car is in Sport Package, your suspension would be a M Sport suspension, you just need to change springs and shocks only.

shivaswrath · 01-01-2013, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renus

If your car is in Sport Package, your suspension would be a M Sport suspension, you just need to change springs and shocks only.

Not on xDrive...

sparkyg · 01-01-2013, 07:15 PM

X drive has no Sport Suspension available. Same issue on the E90 and it never changed.

cardsdoc · 01-01-2013, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkyg

X drive has no Sport Suspension available. Same issue on the E90 and it never changed.

Well it did get better though. You can at least get the adaptive dampers. Handling on an xdrive f30 with DHP in sport mode is a big step up from an E90 xdrive. I'm really enjoying it.

F30AM · 01-01-2013, 07:25 PM

In the UK:
M Sport Suspension is available with x-drive - 10mm lower
M Sport Adaptive Suspension is available with x-drive - 10mm lower
So it seems from the configurator.

shivaswrath · 01-01-2013, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30AM

In the UK:
M Sport Suspension is available with x-drive - 10mm lower
M Sport Adaptive Suspension is available with x-drive - 10mm lower
So it seems from the configurator.

Online configuration is incorrect apparently...

DrDiablo · 01-02-2013, 06:27 AM

True the website configurate, well at least for the BMW North America site Is wrong. Once you add the awd option it deletes the suspension. I know sucks for us. Does anyone know then if you can add the HR suspension setup to an xi car? Or none at all?

Thanks guys

sean10mm · 01-02-2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30AM

In the UK:
M Sport Suspension is available with x-drive - 10mm lower
M Sport Adaptive Suspension is available with x-drive - 10mm lower
So it seems from the configurator.

You have to read the official BMW ordering guide to find out what is really on the cars. The web sites often have errors and aren't "official."

According to BMW's 2013 US ordering guide Sport and M Sport cars don't include the sport suspension (item 704) on xDrive cars. I can't guarantee the UK is the same since I haven't read their ordering guide but I'm 99% sure it's the same deal.

shivaswrath · 01-02-2013, 02:50 PM

WOW. the US online configurator still lets you do this...so many xDrive owners will be annoyed for not checking off the DHP in lieu of the lack of a sport suspension (though they aren't equal substitutes).

Maybe HR will make springs in the future..? Current springs don't work though (I believe).

sparkyg · 01-02-2013, 02:56 PM

Yes you can get springs from H&R and others for the xi. It took a while for it to come out for the E90 but I expect teh F30 will be faster.

It does stiffen up the ride though so there is a trade off.

01-01-2013, 06:36 AM	#1
DrDiablo New Member Drives: 2013 335xi M sport pkg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	335xi M sport suspension options I recently took delivery of my 2013 335xi without the dynamic handling option. Come to read find out after fact that all awd come with softer suspension and not lowered the xtra 10mm as the Rwd counterparts. No biggie. But driving it it feels very powerful but handling even in sport mode seems softer than I would expect from this car. And I have owned many BMW's and M cars. So I saw that HR has a suspension set up with either just springs or coil over spring set up. And now BMW offers their own M performance set up as well in the recent update. What I would like to know is has anyone done either setup and are they only for the Rwd cars or as well for the xi awd cars? Also is the ride harsher. Bumpier. Does the car bottom out at all now?? I am not looking to track the car at all but like driving aggressively and like a tight handling slightly firmer setup. But not bone jarring. Also how much does it lower the front, rear suspension? Also if I change the suspension to either one will it effect the sport sport plus Eco button in the car in a non dynamic handling option car? Thanks guys. Happy New Years.
	Tweet

01-01-2013, 01:40 PM	#2
shivaswrath Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 2,044 iTrader: (2)	I did the M Perf setup, but I own a RWD 335i. It's a 20mm drop, real subtle. Handling is amazing compared to stock, about 20% less firm than an M, and if you've driven an Mitsu Evo, about 25% less form than that. Very daily drive able (my wife hasn't even noticed). The car is more planted and stable, has much more manageable understeer, and is sharper than the base suspension (by a 2-fold margin...the kit was designed with M engineers so I think they got it close to what is acceptable outside of an M car). Cons: you'll notice road imperfections more. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

01-01-2013, 01:47 PM	#3
cardsdoc Private First Class Drives: 2009 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shaker Heights, OH Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	I didn't think m perf suspension was available for xdrive but not positive. __________________ 2013 335i xDrive sedan, sport line, melbourne red/black/black trim/red accent, premium, cold weather, tech pkg, dhp, sport AT, PDC, rear cam, auto high beams 2009 335i xDrive sedan (gone, my first BMW)

01-01-2013, 07:15 PM	#7
sparkyg Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country Posts: 3,297 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [3.50]	X drive has no Sport Suspension available. Same issue on the E90 and it never changed. __________________

01-01-2013, 07:25 PM	#9
F30AM Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,500 iTrader: (0)	In the UK: M Sport Suspension is available with x-drive - 10mm lower M Sport Adaptive Suspension is available with x-drive - 10mm lower So it seems from the configurator. __________________ SUPERMAN F30 EBII 330d M-Sport/Red Hippo Hide Heated Chairs/18"/Aluminium Hex+Black Trim/Smart Door Mirrors/Cunning Xenons/Clever Suspenders/Electric Back Help/DAB/HK/New Pro Media/Extra Coded Immobiliser/Ciggy Pack/Booty Net/5 Year Service Pack A TRULY WONDERFUL CAR

01-01-2013, 02:12 PM	#5
Renus Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 518 iTrader: (1)	If your car is in Sport Package, your suspension would be a M Sport suspension, you just need to change springs and shocks only.

01-02-2013, 06:27 AM	#11
DrDiablo New Member Drives: 2013 335xi M sport pkg Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	True the website configurate, well at least for the BMW North America site Is wrong. Once you add the awd option it deletes the suspension. I know sucks for us. Does anyone know then if you can add the HR suspension setup to an xi car? Or none at all? Thanks guys

01-02-2013, 02:50 PM	#13
shivaswrath Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 2,044 iTrader: (2)	WOW. the US online configurator still lets you do this...so many xDrive owners will be annoyed for not checking off the DHP in lieu of the lack of a sport suspension (though they aren't equal substitutes). Maybe HR will make springs in the future..? Current springs don't work though (I believe). __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

01-02-2013, 02:56 PM	#14
sparkyg Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oil Country Posts: 3,297 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [3.50]	Yes you can get springs from H&R and others for the xi. It took a while for it to come out for the E90 but I expect teh F30 will be faster. It does stiffen up the ride though so there is a trade off. __________________

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search