335xi ride height

kel3 · 03-05-2008, 01:35 PM

How much higher does it look compared to the 335i? the 335i stock has a nice low profile with no suspension mods. Reason I ask is I have a 07 528xi and it looks way higher than the 528i, I ordered a 335xi last week and read that it is merely .5 inches higher than the 335i which is not that noticable or at least shouldnt be.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

beemah · 03-08-2008, 01:56 PM

xi is a little higher

looks like

ZJP · 03-08-2008, 02:08 PM

awd will always have a higher ride height. In stock form my sti looked like a 4x4, its terrible.

bimmerFUD · 03-08-2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachp911

awd will always have a higher ride height.

Except an Audi.

Saintor · 03-08-2008, 04:03 PM

The height should be adjustable from a control. People would pay more to get this feature. I would.

BMdblU · 03-08-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmerFUD

Except an Audi.

+1

My 03 A4 had the lowest stock sport suspension I've ever seen

AJ M2 comp · 03-08-2008, 06:07 PM

It sits a lot higher then the 335i it looks stupid if you ask me...... And yes I will be lowering mine as soon as I get it back

bimdaddy · 03-08-2008, 07:09 PM

Yep how come Audi's quattro look slammed while bmw, mb, infinity, etc look 4x4?

bimmerFUD · 03-08-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saintor

The height should be adjustable from a control. People would pay more to get this feature. I would.

I'd be happy if I could adjust height with a wrench and didn't require an alignment afterwards.

montreal red · 03-08-2008, 10:36 PM

it sits higher than regular suspension... doesnt make much sense to travel around in the snow while your plough it with your low ass car anyway...

use the search button, there are some pictures around that i've seen comparing the ride height of xi with sport and regular suspension.

ejazbmw · 03-08-2008, 11:08 PM

oh please only anal people like us would ever know the difference

but to answer your question XI does sit higher i don't really care though i didn't pay a extra 2gs or whatever it was to have a slammed car...

choopy · 03-09-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMdblU

+1

My 03 A4 had the lowest stock sport suspension I've ever seen

+2

mJ335 · 03-09-2008, 05:09 AM

Much higher suspension.. looks like an SUV if you're getting 17"s.. better drop that baby quick if you're planning to get one.

Lassaxi · 03-09-2008, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachp911

awd will always have a higher ride height. In stock form my sti looked like a 4x4, its terrible.

Ahh.... finally. I was wondering whose car this was:

chaz58 · 03-09-2008, 06:33 PM

This should answer your question.

AWD on the 3 series raises the ride height 0.8". Sports package (RWD only) lowers the ride height 0.6".

Total difference 1.4" AWD compared to the RWD sports package. Rather noticable (in looks and performance).

I don't know why BMW can't offer a good AWD sports suspension. Audi does a great job with AWD suspensions (my S4 was right on). I guess the marketing types are going after the soccer mom's who are scared to drive in the snow...

jgalaxy · 03-09-2008, 10:12 PM

My XI rides on 18s and still looks like an SUV. The front has a 4" gap and the rear has 3" gap. Fuggly. KWv3 coilovers are one of the better answers. I'd have payed more for better shocks and lower ride.

john0213 · 03-10-2008, 12:08 AM

just wondering how low will the kwv3 gives?

lower than the stock sport suspension from 335i? or about the same?

MichTa73 · 03-10-2008, 11:21 AM

Just because I love posting pics of my car... here are two shots of my XI. First is the day I got it. Second pic is with 189's, H&R Sports, and rear spacers.

kel3 · 03-10-2008, 11:24 AM

Thanx for the response fellas, I found the specs on the hieght and yes they say its about .8 inches higher than a non-sport 335i. how on earth can anyone distinguish 0.8 inches? I may just get the H&R springs as soon as the car arrives to get that nice drop

kel3 · 03-10-2008, 11:27 AM

on second thought I can see the diff in the pics! Yikes! I def have to drop my XI when I get it...Same deal on my 5 series. It's like a Subaru when compared to regular 528i's Thanks a lot for all the great help! Now where can I get the springs? HAving trouble finding sites with springs for the 335XI.

AWD Addict · 03-10-2008, 11:34 AM

Doesn't bother me much. The slammed look isn't my style anyways (this isn't a honda, afterall). I've got stock 189s on my xi. I think people overreact about it, personally, and that the So-Cal / West Coast contingent are more sensitive to it than the people that are more accustomed to cold weather driving conditions.

Either way, I don't think my car looks anythign like a 4x4 or an SUV.

Corsis · 03-10-2008, 11:35 AM

I have an E92 335xi and the car sits terribly high IMO. Just deciding now if i want to go with H&R springs for cheap or spend a bit more and get their coilover kit.

I mean i can fit almost all 4 fingers in between the gap. Thats too much for me, i know its AWD but even my Subaru Legacy GT sat a good bit lower. Im not even trying to slam it, i just want it to look like the stock RWD with sport suspension.

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kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	335xi ride height How much higher does it look compared to the 335i? the 335i stock has a nice low profile with no suspension mods. Reason I ask is I have a 07 528xi and it looks way higher than the 528i, I ordered a 335xi last week and read that it is merely .5 inches higher than the 335i which is not that noticable or at least shouldnt be. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance for any feedback! Last edited by kel3; 03-05-2008 at 04:19 PM..
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AJ M2 comp Lieutenant 31 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335Xi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (0)	It sits a lot higher then the 335i it looks stupid if you ask me...... And yes I will be lowering mine as soon as I get it back __________________ 2020 M2 comp, 6mt, Hockenheim Silver, blue stitching, premium, STEK paint protection, 20% tint 2008 e92 335xi 6mt, Montego Blue, Jade Grey, Grey Poplar, Sport, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, KW V3s, M3 spoiler, 35% tint, 3M clear bra, GP Thunder H8 2007 E92 335i* 2003 E46 330Ci* 1994 Ford Probe SE* *Retired
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	it sits higher than regular suspension... doesnt make much sense to travel around in the snow while your plough it with your low ass car anyway... use the search button, there are some pictures around that i've seen comparing the ride height of xi with sport and regular suspension. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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ejazbmw blahhh 304 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	oh please only anal people like us would ever know the difference but to answer your question XI does sit higher i don't really care though i didn't pay a extra 2gs or whatever it was to have a slammed car...
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chaz58 Captain 15 Rep 701 Posts Drives: 328iT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Burbs iTrader: (0)	This should answer your question. AWD on the 3 series raises the ride height 0.8". Sports package (RWD only) lowers the ride height 0.6". Total difference 1.4" AWD compared to the RWD sports package. Rather noticable (in looks and performance). I don't know why BMW can't offer a good AWD sports suspension. Audi does a great job with AWD suspensions (my S4 was right on). I guess the marketing types are going after the soccer mom's who are scared to drive in the snow...
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jgalaxy Gearing 86 Rep 3,965 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F22 M240 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Out East Canada iTrader: (3)	My XI rides on 18s and still looks like an SUV. The front has a 4" gap and the rear has 3" gap. Fuggly. KWv3 coilovers are one of the better answers. I'd have payed more for better shocks and lower ride. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...
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john0213 The Allergy Season 47 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	just wondering how low will the kwv3 gives? lower than the stock sport suspension from 335i? or about the same?
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MichTa73 Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328xi [0.00]	Just because I love posting pics of my car... here are two shots of my XI. First is the day I got it. Second pic is with 189's, H&R Sports, and rear spacers. __________________ 2010 335i Cv \| Le Mans Blue \| Black/Gray Poplar AT \| M Sport \| ZPP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Logic7 \| CA \| PDC
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kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	Thanx for the response fellas, I found the specs on the hieght and yes they say its about .8 inches higher than a non-sport 335i. how on earth can anyone distinguish 0.8 inches? I may just get the H&R springs as soon as the car arrives to get that nice drop
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kel3 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 f10 528i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Ma iTrader: (0)	on second thought I can see the diff in the pics! Yikes! I def have to drop my XI when I get it...Same deal on my 5 series. It's like a Subaru when compared to regular 528i's Thanks a lot for all the great help! Now where can I get the springs? HAving trouble finding sites with springs for the 335XI.
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 303 Rep 2,889 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Doesn't bother me much. The slammed look isn't my style anyways (this isn't a honda, afterall). I've got stock 189s on my xi. I think people overreact about it, personally, and that the So-Cal / West Coast contingent are more sensitive to it than the people that are more accustomed to cold weather driving conditions. Either way, I don't think my car looks anythign like a 4x4 or an SUV.
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Corsis Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe, 98 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New City, NY iTrader: (0)	I have an E92 335xi and the car sits terribly high IMO. Just deciding now if i want to go with H&R springs for cheap or spend a bit more and get their coilover kit. I mean i can fit almost all 4 fingers in between the gap. Thats too much for me, i know its AWD but even my Subaru Legacy GT sat a good bit lower. Im not even trying to slam it, i just want it to look like the stock RWD with sport suspension.
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