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      07-13-2011, 02:43 PM   #121
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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220 View Post
My shocks in the rear for sure say "e90/91 Diesel" I've read somewhere too that part of the changes to a diesel was a specifically tuned suspension because it does weigh considerably more than a gas model. Maybe the sport suspension is different? not sure. i am pretty sure that the diesel and gas do have different suspension tuning of some sort. 335i vs 335d is a 300lbs difference in weight.
Coincidentally, my SA said the same thing; due to the heavier engine weight, the 335d suspension is tuned differently. However, he also said a bunch of stuff that wasn't correct.
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