New to BMW (335 xdrive)

German335 · 09-04-2009, 11:23 AM

Hello folks
I am brand new to BMW (former A6 driver) and this forum, just took delivery of an 09 335i xDrive coupe with M sport pkg. Holy crap, what an awesome car. I've been a stealth reader of your posts for the past 5 weeks (while waiting for the transport from Vancouver - agonizing) - I appreciate all your tips and advice.

Question I have is, since the xDrive sits so high, other than lowering the suspension is there a way to close the fender gap to make it look more like a 335i? Maybe a dumb question but would switching to 19's help with that (currently have 18' 193s) or does the diameter stay the same? If i lower the suspension, will it always make the ride more harsh? Also, rather than use spacers to widen the stance, could I put on a different set of rims and tires that would be wider?
Thanks in advance

bulldog_yyc · 09-04-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by German335

Hello folks
I am brand new to BMW (former A6 driver) and this forum, just took delivery of an 09 335i xDrive coupe with M sport pkg. Holy crap, what an awesome car. I've been a stealth reader of your posts for the past 5 weeks (while waiting for the transport from Vancouver - agonizing) - I appreciate all your tips and advice.

Question I have is, since the xDrive sits so high, other than lowering the suspension is there a way to close the fender gap to make it look more like a 335i? Maybe a dumb question but would switching to 19's help with that (currently have 18' 193s) or does the diameter stay the same? If i lower the suspension, will it always make the ride more harsh? Also, rather than use spacers to widen the stance, could I put on a different set of rims and tires that would be wider?
Thanks in advance

you can get some springs or get a coil over system to enhance the handling and height. Congrats on the new ride!

Soni · 09-04-2009, 01:06 PM

Congrats on your new ride. Our xi expert aka SGxi will chime in shortly!!

who's ur daddy? · 09-04-2009, 02:24 PM

Just lowering springs will look great, but I hear the ride is kinda harsh and gets really bouncy when you go over bumps.

There is an "xi" dedicated subforum, so go there and read up. More info than you could possibly ever want...

Welcome.

ctgazer · 09-04-2009, 02:33 PM

welcome! enjoy your stay...big meet coming up this sunday. come out and see for yourself to see what options are available for your xi setup

tolkino · 09-05-2009, 12:57 AM

add-ons like front lip, makes it look like the car doesnt sit as high if you dont want to go through all that hassle with suspension upgrade

visor · 09-05-2009, 01:28 AM

Susp and coilovers as others said.

Going from 18 to 19 inch rims will only make the fender gap appear bigger.

German335 · 09-07-2009, 10:36 AM

thanks for the advice, guys!

09-04-2009, 11:23 AM	#1
German335 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i xDrive M-sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	New to BMW (335 xdrive) - question Hello folks I am brand new to BMW (former A6 driver) and this forum, just took delivery of an 09 335i xDrive coupe with M sport pkg. Holy crap, what an awesome car. I've been a stealth reader of your posts for the past 5 weeks (while waiting for the transport from Vancouver - agonizing) - I appreciate all your tips and advice. Question I have is, since the xDrive sits so high, other than lowering the suspension is there a way to close the fender gap to make it look more like a 335i? Maybe a dumb question but would switching to 19's help with that (currently have 18' 193s) or does the diameter stay the same? If i lower the suspension, will it always make the ride more harsh? Also, rather than use spacers to widen the stance, could I put on a different set of rims and tires that would be wider? Thanks in advance
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Soni Major General 225 Rep 8,375 Posts Drives: Just a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA eh! iTrader: (35) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	Congrats on your new ride. Our xi expert aka SGxi will chime in shortly!!
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who's ur daddy? Colonel 146 Rep 2,904 Posts Drives: Canada's first and only 323xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mind Your Own Fkin Business iTrader: (3)	Just lowering springs will look great, but I hear the ride is kinda harsh and gets really bouncy when you go over bumps. There is an "xi" dedicated subforum, so go there and read up. More info than you could possibly ever want... Welcome. __________________
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ctgazer Major General 397 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	welcome! enjoy your stay...big meet coming up this sunday. come out and see for yourself to see what options are available for your xi setup __________________
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09-05-2009, 12:57 AM	#6
tolkino Captain 50 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '09 BSM E92 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	add-ons like front lip, makes it look like the car doesnt sit as high if you dont want to go through all that hassle with suspension upgrade
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visor BMW, can I have some LSD please? 91 Rep 1,591 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Susp and coilovers as others said. Going from 18 to 19 inch rims will only make the fender gap appear bigger. __________________ 2006 330i \| TiAg \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2008 335i \| AW \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2013 328xi \| Red \| Gray \| Al \| 8AT \| Sports Line \| Premium \| Executive \| Heat Pkg retired 2017 340i xDrive \| Estoril \| Black \| Al \| 8AT \| M Package
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09-07-2009, 10:36 AM	#8
German335 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i xDrive M-sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	thanks for the advice, guys!
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