Comparison Sports/Standard Suspension 17"/18" - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

P****Fred · 08-20-2005, 10:25 AM

Hi all!

I'm new here, so I'll introduce myself first!
I'm Fred, 23 yo. I live in Belgium, and I'm currently driving a VW Golf IV *blush*

But I'm planning on getting a BMW E90 in the near future!

However, I'm doubting my brains out (

) about the wheels and suspension.
Could you guys please post some pics here of 17" with the sports suspension, 17" without sports susp., 18" with sports susp and 18" without sports susp? It would be of great help!
I've been browsing this forum, and have seen some amazing cars, but I just can't make up if they have sports susp. or not...

Btw is there a big difference between the sports susp and the standard susp in means of wearing off the tires?

Thanks a lot!!

Fred

P****Fred · 08-21-2005, 07:52 AM

OK, maybe I'll just show you some pics myself..

these are the 17" 159's right?
with or without sports suspension...??

17", with or without ss?

and finally, the very hot 17" 160 -> is this one with or without sports suspension...?

thanks in advance!

Fred

ronsil · 08-21-2005, 07:59 AM

I think the first 2 have sport but not the third one.

silvestro · 08-21-2005, 08:55 AM

Do you kow the answer ???

silvestro · 08-21-2005, 08:56 AM

P****Fred . Do you know the answer??

voltron1011 · 08-21-2005, 09:14 AM

1st on is a standard 330 suspension.
2nd is a sport 325 setup.
3rd is a 320 with standard suspension.

P****Fred · 08-21-2005, 09:56 AM

no, I didn't know the answer, I just want to know if there's a big visual difference in the sports susp or not.
Apparently the difference is not that big and the E90 on 17"s looks super anyhow!
It's just, my mom has an e90 with 16"s on a standard susp and my opinion is that something's missing... :-)

thanks for the answers!

P****Fred · 08-22-2005, 08:21 AM

@ voltron: then do you mean that the first pic is standard suspension? or does the 330 standard suspension is actually the sports suspension of, let's say, a 320?

Martinmaxx · 08-22-2005, 08:41 AM

I believe the rims on the third pic are 18 inchers. Am I right?

P****Fred · 08-22-2005, 10:10 AM

according to hermanh, they are 19"

Martinmaxx · 08-22-2005, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P****Fred

according to hermanh, they are 19"

In fact, I am almost certain that the rims on the 3rd pic are Type 196, which are 18 inchers according to the OEM wheel pic sticky thread. Anyone can confim this?

hermanh · 08-23-2005, 04:58 AM

Sorry, P****Fred, my mistake.

They seem to be 18"

http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_d...196&Series=E90

P****Fred · 08-23-2005, 05:08 AM

hehe, no problem!
but what's up with the standard 330 suspension?
Is it already lowered??

ivanwibi · 08-28-2005, 08:59 PM

2 and 3 is standard I think (judging by the front guard gap), specially photo 3 look 'lifted' on set of 18's (not 19') it will look worst!, this mainly due to its higher static height (when the car is standing still, the side walls - or lack of it, props the car higher), plus the closer the rims looks to the body, hence high ligting the gap.

Had those 18"- AMG Style 4 on w203 with standard suspension, it was hmmmm horrible.

This is what I think, 17" straight or staggard - standard suspesion ok - sport suspension is better of course.
18" staggerd a must for sport suspension - 15mm lower.
19" hmmmm, maybe track only weapon, 30mm or more coil over lowered.

Good luck, loved the new e90, can't wait untill mind arrive, silver + 162s + sport sus.

08-20-2005, 10:25 AM	#1
P****Fred New Member Drives: VW Golf IV Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Pic Request: Comparison Sports/Standard Suspension 17"/18" Hi all! I'm new here, so I'll introduce myself first! I'm Fred, 23 yo. I live in Belgium, and I'm currently driving a VW Golf IV blush But I'm planning on getting a BMW E90 in the near future! However, I'm doubting my brains out ( ) about the wheels and suspension. Could you guys please post some pics here of 17" with the sports suspension, 17" without sports susp., 18" with sports susp and 18" without sports susp? It would be of great help! I've been browsing this forum, and have seen some amazing cars, but I just can't make up if they have sports susp. or not... Btw is there a big difference between the sports susp and the standard susp in means of wearing off the tires? Thanks a lot!! Fred Last edited by P**Fred; 08-21-2005 at 07:26 AM.
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ivanwibi Private Drives: BMW 320ie90 Silver Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 56 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 - 320i [0.00]	Suspension ride height 2 and 3 is standard I think (judging by the front guard gap), specially photo 3 look 'lifted' on set of 18's (not 19') it will look worst!, this mainly due to its higher static height (when the car is standing still, the side walls - or lack of it, props the car higher), plus the closer the rims looks to the body, hence high ligting the gap. Had those 18"- AMG Style 4 on w203 with standard suspension, it was hmmmm horrible. This is what I think, 17" straight or staggard - standard suspesion ok - sport suspension is better of course. 18" staggerd a must for sport suspension - 15mm lower. 19" hmmmm, maybe track only weapon, 30mm or more coil over lowered. Good luck, loved the new e90, can't wait untill mind arrive, silver + 162s + sport sus.

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08-21-2005, 07:52 AM	#2
P****Fred New Member Drives: VW Golf IV Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	OK, maybe I'll just show you some pics myself.. these are the 17" 159's right? with or without sports suspension...?? 17", with or without ss? and finally, the very hot 17" 160 -> is this one with or without sports suspension...? thanks in advance! Fred

08-21-2005, 07:59 AM	#3
ronsil Second Lieutenant Drives: Black e46 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 204 iTrader: (0)	I think the first 2 have sport but not the third one.

08-21-2005, 08:55 AM	#4
silvestro New Member Drives: BMW 318i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Do you kow the answer ???

08-21-2005, 08:56 AM	#5
silvestro New Member Drives: BMW 318i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	P****Fred . Do you know the answer??

08-21-2005, 09:14 AM	#6
voltron1011 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden Posts: 2,912 iTrader: (2)	1st on is a standard 330 suspension. 2nd is a sport 325 setup. 3rd is a 320 with standard suspension.

08-21-2005, 09:56 AM	#7
P****Fred New Member Drives: VW Golf IV Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	no, I didn't know the answer, I just want to know if there's a big visual difference in the sports susp or not. Apparently the difference is not that big and the E90 on 17"s looks super anyhow! It's just, my mom has an e90 with 16"s on a standard susp and my opinion is that something's missing... :-) thanks for the answers!

08-22-2005, 08:21 AM	#8
P****Fred New Member Drives: VW Golf IV Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	@ voltron: then do you mean that the first pic is standard suspension? or does the 330 standard suspension is actually the sports suspension of, let's say, a 320?

08-22-2005, 08:41 AM	#9
Martinmaxx Private First Class Drives: E39/E46/E87/E92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Argentina Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	I believe the rims on the third pic are 18 inchers. Am I right?

08-22-2005, 10:10 AM	#10
P****Fred New Member Drives: VW Golf IV Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	according to hermanh, they are 19"

08-23-2005, 04:58 AM	#12
hermanh New Member Drives: 330i MT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Belgium, Europe Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Sorry, P****Fred, my mistake. They seem to be 18" http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_d...196&Series=E90

08-23-2005, 05:08 AM	#13
P****Fred New Member Drives: VW Golf IV Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	hehe, no problem! but what's up with the standard 330 suspension? Is it already lowered??