Is 335is stock setup different from 335i?

bdubbrocks · 08-18-2013, 06:03 PM

Hey E90Post Community!

I wanted to ask if there was a difference in stock suspension setup in a 335is and 335i?

I wanted to upgrade but didn't have a start point.

Looking for an aggressive stance maybe 1 to 3 inches lower.

Not trying to wreck the ride so cost vs durability.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Pics of your own ride would be awesome!

-KaiLani

davedNconfused · 09-10-2013, 05:02 PM

I'd like to know this as well. Did you ever find out?

I think the shocks and struts are the same but I'm not sure about the springs.

CJ421 · 09-10-2013, 08:50 PM

I think someone matched up the part numbers a while back and it's the same suspension, LCI E92 335i vs. E92 335is.

nanceman · 09-10-2013, 09:46 PM

Yep, performance differences are engine related. Motor mounts, tune, auxiliary oil cooler (need to check if the PNs match with the sport package 335i), auxiliary radiator, upgraded radiator fan, and exhaust (mostly sound). If I forgot something someone let me know.

All that being said, I do love the beast and highly recommend one. While the chassis can definitely handle more power, once you push her you'll find that suspension work is required to cure the "safe" understeer the lawyers require. As with any other E9X, M3 kit from GetBMWParts, coilovers (I'm leaning Ohlins R&T), and LSD transform the car though.

cvc 22349a · 09-10-2013, 11:32 PM

One suspension difference is the 335is has different rear guide rods. Not a big difference but interesting that BMW beefed up that part.

OP: if you don't want to wreck the ride, you probably don't want to lower much more than 1-1.5" and look for a quality coilover.

Rival · 09-11-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cvc 22349a

OP: if you don't want to wreck the ride, you probably don't want to lower much more than 1-1.5" and look for a quality coilover.

this is going to be key, buy a good coilover and dont go full drop. I assume your going to be running 19's?

cvc 22349a · 09-11-2013, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rival

this is going to be key, buy a good coilover and dont go full drop. I assume your going to be running 19's?

Me? No. Been there done that. I like the sidewall of 18's

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nanceman First Lieutenant 91 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 11 335is 6MT, 15 GTI 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	Yep, performance differences are engine related. Motor mounts, tune, auxiliary oil cooler (need to check if the PNs match with the sport package 335i), auxiliary radiator, upgraded radiator fan, and exhaust (mostly sound). If I forgot something someone let me know. All that being said, I do love the beast and highly recommend one. While the chassis can definitely handle more power, once you push her you'll find that suspension work is required to cure the "safe" understeer the lawyers require. As with any other E9X, M3 kit from GetBMWParts, coilovers (I'm leaning Ohlins R&T), and LSD transform the car though. __________________
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cvc 22349a Colonel 166 Rep 2,556 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (11)	One suspension difference is the 335is has different rear guide rods. Not a big difference but interesting that BMW beefed up that part. OP: if you don't want to wreck the ride, you probably don't want to lower much more than 1-1.5" and look for a quality coilover. __________________ 2007 E90 335i, TiAg, 6AT, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, 6FL, HD Quaife lsd, ETS fmic, GIAC s/w, Dinan intake/exhaust/oc, Koni/M3 susp, Apex Arc 8, Mich PSS
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