Whats the difference between Sport Suspension and Base Model?

DannyDeez · 11-25-2005, 04:38 PM

I noticed that on tirerack they had no results for a 330xi with sport suspension but they had 56 results when I selected the Base Model. Whats up with that?

espo · 11-25-2005, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyDeez

I noticed that on tirerack they had no results for a 330xi with sport suspension but they had 56 results when I selected the Base Model. Whats up with that?

There is no such thing as a "sport suspension" on the xi version of the car. You can get the car with a "sport pack" which only includes the seats and stearing wheel, but no different suspension.

Pretender · 11-26-2005, 05:36 AM

espo89...You're wrong, man. The suspensions have different calibration in Sport package compared to that in the base model. If you read the brochure again.

BMW0 · 11-26-2005, 05:52 AM

Stiffer suspension, a bit lower stance, sportier ride. Not sure for the all wheel drive though.

espo · 11-26-2005, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

espo89...You're wrong, man. The suspensions have different calibration in Sport package compared to that in the base model. If you read the brochure again.

No... Actually you are wrong since he was talking about the 330xi (the AWD version) which does NOT have a different suspension setup with the sport pack. I should know, I have a 330xi with the SP in my garage right now!

DannyDeez · 11-26-2005, 04:56 PM

There seems to be a slight miscommunication between you two. Actually neither of you is wrong.

What espo is saying is that if I choose the Sport package version I will not get any different suspension than if I did NOT choose the sport package. The 330xi has the same suspension on it no matter what.

What pretender was saying was basically the last sentence above.^^ The 330xi has its own special suspension calibration which is different than the 330i Sport package and NON sport package.

Am I right guys?

espo · 11-26-2005, 09:27 PM

Your right on both points... The 330xi with and with out the SP have the same suspension. That suspension is different that both the 330i and the 330i SP (it's somewhere between the 2 in terms of stiffness).

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DannyDeez New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2001.5 Audi S4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Westchester/BX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001.5 Audi S4 [0.00]	Whats the difference between Sport Suspension and Base Model? I noticed that on tirerack they had no results for a 330xi with sport suspension but they had 56 results when I selected the Base Model. Whats up with that?
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Pretender Colonel 159 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	espo89...You're wrong, man. The suspensions have different calibration in Sport package compared to that in the base model. If you read the brochure again.
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BMW0 Colonel 263 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Stiffer suspension, a bit lower stance, sportier ride. Not sure for the all wheel drive though. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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DannyDeez New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2001.5 Audi S4 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Westchester/BX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001.5 Audi S4 [0.00]	There seems to be a slight miscommunication between you two. Actually neither of you is wrong. What espo is saying is that if I choose the Sport package version I will not get any different suspension than if I did NOT choose the sport package. The 330xi has the same suspension on it no matter what. What pretender was saying was basically the last sentence above.^^ The 330xi has its own special suspension calibration which is different than the 330i Sport package and NON sport package. Am I right guys?
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espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	Your right on both points... The 330xi with and with out the SP have the same suspension. That suspension is different that both the 330i and the 330i SP (it's somewhere between the 2 in terms of stiffness). __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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