[J.P.]

Originally Posted by Alex@SupremePower

She's looking good bro... Happy you're satisfied and glad we could do the install for you!

and that Exxon def looks familiar.

yeah its the one on 22 in whitehouse station, its like 10 min from my house

[BDMBimmer]

Car looks good. So was there that plate (part #3) on top of the struts.

[J.P.]

Originally Posted by BDMBimmer

Car looks good. So was there that plate (part #3) on top of the struts.

apparently its there
Kevin can probably explain it in better detail
It's not recommended to remove it

[J.P.]

Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

So are the springs meant to be for sport or comfort?

watch this

[J.P.]

Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

I dont understand all the bitching about the xi then. If eibach or hr springs fit, and m3 parts fit in the rear, why is everybody complaining about the xi handling? I think im gonna get me a set of springs now. How much was the install?

Also I assume that getting eibach springs would be preferable to buying sport "i" springs?

because people buy the xi and expect it to handle like a frigging GT-R
most of the handling problems can be fixed with shocks/springs/sways and tires.
and on top of that you have people (mostly vendors) pumping bullshit in saying that the only way to improve the cars handling is to buy kwv3's. people buy the v3's and are disappointed that it doesn't solve their problems

[xDrive Mike]

I left my front plates out, but on mine they were only 1/8" thick.
Here's a picture

[wakeboarder109]

damn that does look low. i might have to look into getting some eibachs until something better comes along.

[xDrive Mike]

Personally I love the ride, I am glad I did not go with the H&R's as they sit a little lower and ride a bit stiffer. I might add a set of Bilstein shocks and a set of sway bars to make it handle a little better.

[who's ur daddy?]

where can i get a good price on these springs?

[xDrive Mike]

I got mine from Tire Rack.

[wakeboarder109]

Snowball, where did you get your kit from?

EDIT: as I typed that question you responded above me, thanks

[J.P.]

just measured,
Front: 13.1 inches
rear: 13.4 inches
(from center of wheel to the top of the fender)

[Kevin@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by JP_335xi

apparently its there
Kevin can probably explain it in better detail
It's not recommended to remove it

they are there, the problem is the top hat of the strut isnt really made to sit on the strut tower, i see it giving problems squeeking down the road, not to mention that plate sprreads the weight across the top hat and supports the 3 studs.

even if its perfectly safe to take it out, the plate is an 1/8 thick, its not gonna be a visable extra drop, so it should be just left in

[BDMBimmer]

Originally Posted by sexye92

they are there, the problem is the top hat of the strut isnt really made to sit on the strut tower, i see it giving problems squeeking down the road, not to mention that plate sprreads the weight across the top hat and supports the 3 studs.

even if its perfectly safe to take it out, the plate is an 1/8 thick, its not gonna be a visable extra drop, so it should be just left in

The diagram with the plate looks like it's at least 1/2" thick. Looking at the DIY for the H&R springs for an i, it appears that plate is not there. But 1/8" is not much and BMW did put it there for a reason...

Now would you guys say it's lower than an i with ZSP or about the same.

[Kevin@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by BDMBimmer

The diagram with the plate looks like it's at least 1/2" thick. Looking at the DIY for the H&R springs for an i, it appears that plate is not there. But 1/8" is not much and BMW did put it there for a reason....

i done a bunch of "I" and "Xi" and so far they all been the same thickness, bout 1/8th inch.

like u said they put it there for a reason, so why take it out

[J.P.]

Originally Posted by BDMBimmer

The diagram with the plate looks like it's at least 1/2" thick. Looking at the DIY for the H&R springs for an i, it appears that plate is not there. But 1/8" is not much and BMW did put it there for a reason...

Now would you guys say it's lower than an i with ZSP or about the same.

its a tad bit lower than an "i" with ZSP

[Ph0zenstone]

just bought a set of eibachs for 328i to use with my coupe. So you think the ride will be softer than the H&R's that are 328xi specific?

[OverDrive]

would there be an warranty issues when taking the car in for services at the dealer if they see i have put these springs on? i hope it doesn't void the powertrain warranty

[J.P.]

Originally Posted by OverDrive

would there be an warranty issues when taking the car in for services at the dealer if they see i have put these springs on? i hope it doesn't void the powertrain warranty

NO!

If a dealer tries that bull shit, try a different one

[J.P.]

Originally Posted by phozenstone

just bought a set of eibachs for 328i to use with my coupe. So you think the ride will be softer than the H&R's that are 328xi specific?

yes they should

[PKumarM3]

So pretty much I have decided to go with Eibach pro kit springs as I don't require coilovers for a DD.

I just want a nice drop and minimal harshness. I think I am going to go w/the Eibach.

I went to Tire Rack as they stock these and input that I had a 2009 E90 335i (non x drive) w/sports package and I came up with these:

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...140&perfCode=S

Does that sound right?

I have a 2009 E90 335i w/X-Drive.

[xDrive Mike]

Yup, that's the correct kit to buy.