'13 F30 Xdrive springs?? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Thrillbilly · 08-30-2012, 09:28 AM

I know the xdrives are still new and it takes industry a bit to catch up, but any word out there on H&R, etc springs and/or coilovers for the xdrive?

Rich@GTBPerformance · 08-31-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrillbilly

I know the xdrives are still new and it takes industry a bit to catch up, but any word out there on H&R, etc springs and/or coilovers for the xdrive?

Springs are still in development.

The Coilovers may take a little longer but I'd expect KW to have them out within the year.

Accelerometer · 08-31-2012, 01:54 PM

Aren't there concerns about drive train angles? From what I hear this is the main reason BMW doesn't lower xDrive cars with sport packages to begin with.

Thrillbilly · 09-09-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

Springs are still in development.

The Coilovers may take a little longer but I'd expect KW to have them out within the year.

Awesome, thanks for the info! I had heard this also about the drivetrain angle, but I would need some proof. Hopefully, if springs/coilovers are R&D'd specifically for the xdrive, any issues will found out and reported. I'm definitely interested to find out.

Rich@GTBPerformance · 09-10-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrillbilly

Awesome, thanks for the info! I had heard this also about the drivetrain angle, but I would need some proof. Hopefully, if springs/coilovers are R&D'd specifically for the xdrive, any issues will found out and reported. I'm definitely interested to find out.

Glad to help!

buckeyede06 · 09-14-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteNJ

Aren't there concerns about drive train angles? From what I hear this is the main reason BMW doesn't lower xDrive cars with sport packages to begin with.

Yes i was wondering the same thing. Are there things the Xdrive shouldnt be modded with?

Thrillbilly · 10-13-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@GTBPerformance

Springs are still in development.

The Coilovers may take a little longer but I'd expect KW to have them out within the year.

Rich,
Saw that you guys have a great price on the non-xdrive f30 HR springs. When you have the xdrive version in stock would you be so kind as to let us know? 'Preciate it!

MMOTION · 10-13-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteNJ

Aren't there concerns about drive train angles? From what I hear this is the main reason BMW doesn't lower xDrive cars with sport packages to begin with.

How is Audi able to offer their "S" models with sport suspension and BMW not able to do this?

Rich@GTBPerformance · 10-13-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrillbilly

Rich,
Saw that you guys have a great price on the non-xdrive f30 HR springs. When you have the xdrive version in stock would you be so kind as to let us know? 'Preciate it!

Absolutely!

Revms1 · 10-26-2012, 01:58 PM

+1 here waiting on drop springs on an xi

Tditty · 10-31-2012, 06:58 PM

The Audi is based on a front wheel drive platform.

Thrillbilly · 11-15-2012, 12:29 PM

Bump...have only seen one lowered xdrive on here as of yet...the EB2 from Norway...waiting...patiently

bkw · 11-18-2012, 10:15 AM

Is there an ETA from H&R?

Also, can you use the stock sport non-xDrive springs on an xDrive 335? I've seen folks with e9x's do this on their xDrive's. I'm looking for a very mild drop.

S-Dot · 11-19-2012, 07:46 PM

I'm also curious about development here. I wouldn't mind a slightly more aggressive spring with a minor drop. I'm concerned about half-shaft angles, so nothing too radical.

Thrillbilly · 02-08-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bkw

Is there an ETA from H&R?

Also, can you use the stock sport non-xDrive springs on an xDrive 335? I've seen folks with e9x's do this on their xDrive's. I'm looking for a very mild drop.

I've considered this myself...really hope H&R or Eibach get on this soon...been scoping out summer wheels but the drop will hopefully come first.

Diagnosic · 02-08-2013, 06:07 PM

Feedback from Switzerland or Swiss retailers respectively:
-FW should be on the market for xDrive within 3 or 4 weeks
-Bilstein said that they need between 2 and 4 month to be ready

I have a 335i xDrive (12/12) with the M-package. My opinion: the suspension of this car is rubbish. It is shaking and rumbling and therefore I hate it.

I am looking forward to change it against a system from KW!

Sweeper · 02-09-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Diagnosic

Feedback from Switzerland or Swiss retailers respectively:
-FW should be on the market for xDrive within 3 or 4 weeks
-Bilstein said that they need between 2 and 4 month to be ready

I have a 335i xDrive (12/12) with the M-package. My opinion: the suspension of this car is rubbish. It is shaking and rumbling and therefore I hate it.

I am looking forward to change it against a system from KW!

Oh my oh my , can't wait can't wait. Keep us posted.

Shouldn't it be a bit sooner in Germany other than Swiss ?

Thrillbilly · 02-10-2013, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Diagnosic

Feedback from Switzerland or Swiss retailers respectively:
-FW should be on the market for xDrive within 3 or 4 weeks
-Bilstein said that they need between 2 and 4 month to be ready

I have a 335i xDrive (12/12) with the M-package. My opinion: the suspension of this car is rubbish. It is shaking and rumbling and therefore I hate it.

I am looking forward to change it against a system from KW!

Great to hear, thanks for the update!

MrBeranek · 02-15-2013, 11:15 AM

Had the same problem with my E91 (330xd). The OEM suspension was everything but sporty. The KW coilover set changed it a lot.

But BMW makes the same with F31. If you order an xDrive version with M package, you pay the same price as for the RWD, but you don´t get the lowered M sport suspension. As if the xDrive version didn´t need a proper suspension.

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Originally Posted by Diagnosic

Feedback from Switzerland or Swiss retailers respectively:
-FW should be on the market for xDrive within 3 or 4 weeks
-Bilstein said that they need between 2 and 4 month to be ready

I have a 335i xDrive (12/12) with the M-package. My opinion: the suspension of this car is rubbish. It is shaking and rumbling and therefore I hate it.

I am looking forward to change it against a system from KW!

fafs · 02-15-2013, 02:10 PM

Do any of you guys know how the 10mm drop in the MSport RWD is accomplished? Different springs? If so, I wonder if someone has swapped their x drive Msport spring for the RWD Msport ones? I've used the search engine but couldn't find an answer to this particular question. I apologize in advance for any redundancy.

Thrillbilly · 02-15-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by fernandofafs

Do any of you guys know how the 10mm drop in the MSport RWD is accomplished? Different springs? If so, I wonder if someone has swapped their x drive Msport spring for the RWD Msport ones? I've used the search engine but couldn't find an answer to this particular question. I apologize in advance for any redundancy.

It's been discussed but no one that I know of has done it on F30. I'm looking for a cheaper set of oem sport springs to give it a shot with my stock m sport xdrive adaptive suspension.

fafs · 02-15-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrillbilly

It's been discussed but no one that I know of has done it on F30. I'm looking for a cheaper set of oem sport springs to give it a shot with my stock m sport xdrive adaptive suspension.

Thanks. Please keep me updated on your research. Do you happen to know how the slight drop on the M sport RWD was accomplished?

08-30-2012, 09:28 AM	#1
Thrillbilly Rear Admiral Drives: erratic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lago Posts: 250 iTrader: (0)	'13 F30 Xdrive springs?? I know the xdrives are still new and it takes industry a bit to catch up, but any word out there on H&R, etc springs and/or coilovers for the xdrive?
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Diagnosic New Member Drives: BMW 335 i (E90) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	Springs xDrive Feedback from Switzerland or Swiss retailers respectively: -FW should be on the market for xDrive within 3 or 4 weeks -Bilstein said that they need between 2 and 4 month to be ready I have a 335i xDrive (12/12) with the M-package. My opinion: the suspension of this car is rubbish. It is shaking and rumbling and therefore I hate it. I am looking forward to change it against a system from KW!

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fafs First time Bimmer Drives: 2013 335i EBII M Sport XDrive Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Dakota - USA Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	M Sport suspension Do any of you guys know how the 10mm drop in the MSport RWD is accomplished? Different springs? If so, I wonder if someone has swapped their x drive Msport spring for the RWD Msport ones? I've used the search engine but couldn't find an answer to this particular question. I apologize in advance for any redundancy.

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Accelerometer Second Lieutenant Drives: '13 F30 335i /'11 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 299 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 335i x ... [0.00]	Aren't there concerns about drive train angles? From what I hear this is the main reason BMW doesn't lower xDrive cars with sport packages to begin with.

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Revms1 Private Drives: 2013 335Xdrive mineral white Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New york Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	+1 here waiting on drop springs on an xi

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Tditty Registered Drives: Bmw 335x with m package Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New York Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	The Audi is based on a front wheel drive platform.

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Thrillbilly Rear Admiral Drives: erratic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lago Posts: 250 iTrader: (0)	Bump...have only seen one lowered xdrive on here as of yet...the EB2 from Norway...waiting...patiently

11-18-2012, 10:15 AM	#13
bkw Registered Drives: 2013 335i xDrive 6sp Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Is there an ETA from H&R? Also, can you use the stock sport non-xDrive springs on an xDrive 335? I've seen folks with e9x's do this on their xDrive's. I'm looking for a very mild drop.

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S-Dot Private First Class Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Luxury Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: near Calgary Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	I'm also curious about development here. I wouldn't mind a slightly more aggressive spring with a minor drop. I'm concerned about half-shaft angles, so nothing too radical.