M-Sport vs Sport Suspension

uiquint33 · 07-17-2011, 10:41 AM

Regarding an American model 2010 335i, does anyone know the difference between the two suspensions?

-I've read the M sport suspension consists of a lowered spring with increased rate and stiffer shock absorbers.
-I also read somewhere its lowered 10-15mm.
-I've also read it only includes sporting suspension calibrations tuned by BMW's M performance division for the sedan.

I tried calling BMW but they do not have weekend hours. Thanks in advance!

spanner1751 · 07-17-2011, 04:27 PM

I'm curious myself. My car doesn't really look much lower than a car with the standard suspension. My E46 with sport suspension had a much lower appearance than my E90.

captainaudio · 07-17-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by uiquint33

Regarding an American model 2010 335i, does anyone know the difference between the two suspensions?

-I've read the M sport suspension consists of a lowered spring with increased rate and stiffer shock absorbers.
-I also read somewhere its lowered 10-15mm.
-I've also read it only includes sporting suspension calibrations tuned by BMW's M performance division for the sedan.

I tried calling BMW but they do not have weekend hours. Thanks in advance!

There is no difference. It is the same as the standard sport suspension.

The M Sport package is cosmetic (compared to the standard sport package)

CA

spanner1751 · 07-18-2011, 02:52 AM

Well, that kinda sux.

skip2mylou123 · 07-18-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by captainaudio

There is no difference. It is the same as the standard sport suspension.

The M Sport package is cosmetic (compared to the standard sport package)

CA

No...you're wrong, the M sport package DOES include the M suspension. But the question of whether it is drastically different than the standard suspension in terms of performance is debatable. But you definitely don't have the standard suspension if you opt of the M sport package, unless you have an XI - only then is the M sport package just pure cosmetics.

VTECaddict · 07-19-2011, 12:20 AM

Msport suspension is identical to sport suspension. Msport is all cosmetic additions onto the regular sport package.

ModBargains.com · 07-19-2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Msport suspension is identical to sport suspension. Msport is all cosmetic additions onto the regular sport package.

+1 that is correct

DieselDiner · 07-19-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

+1 that is correct

+2 This:

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Msport is all cosmetic additions onto the regular sport package.

imperium2000 · 07-20-2011, 06:56 AM

Both sides of the argument is right...and wrong.

The early EURO only versions, MSports option had a different suspension set up from the sport suspension option. This was sold as the Performance Suspension Kit(the really cheap one that was sold by Tischer for only a few hundred bucks a few monts back) in the US.

This difference in suspension set up has since been discontinued and all the current MSports have the same sport suspension.

DieselDiner · 07-20-2011, 07:09 AM

Not relevant, don't confuse the OP. Reread the OP's question:

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Regarding an American model 2010 335i, does anyone know the difference between the two suspensions?

Tag · 07-20-2011, 11:14 AM

I believe it's the same as the Sports Suspension with the exception that the M Sport Suspension has a different rear stabilizer? I ask because if you want to purchased the BMW Performance Suspension from tischer it states the following...

"****Vehicles w/ M Sports suspension (704A) require a new rear stabilizer and rubber mounts - included when selecting the M Sport option in the dropdown menu."

Source: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

atopa2002 · 07-24-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tag824

I believe it's the same as the Sports Suspension with the exception that the M Sport Suspension has a different rear stabilizer? I ask because if you want to purchased the BMW Performance Suspension from tischer it states the following...

"****Vehicles w/ M Sports suspension (704A) require a new rear stabilizer and rubber mounts - included when selecting the M Sport option in the dropdown menu."

Source: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

So does this mean the suspensions are different? They are the same. they are Just up grading the m sport suspension to the european m sport which is different from the european/usa sport suspension.

smack · 07-24-2011, 04:41 AM

In the U.S. the M sport suspension is no different than the sport suspension. It is the exact same system. When checking off the M sport package you are just getting the cosmetic pieces. Nothing more, nothing less.

tunachris · 07-24-2011, 10:55 AM

The best addition with the Msport if the short shift with 6MT. I also like the back up indicator warning.

infinitigor · 07-25-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

1 that is correct

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Msport is all cosmetic additions onto the regular sport package.

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uiquint33 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	M-Sport vs Sport Suspension Regarding an American model 2010 335i, does anyone know the difference between the two suspensions? -I've read the M sport suspension consists of a lowered spring with increased rate and stiffer shock absorbers. -I also read somewhere its lowered 10-15mm. -I've also read it only includes sporting suspension calibrations tuned by BMW's M performance division for the sedan. I tried calling BMW but they do not have weekend hours. Thanks in advance!
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spanner1751 Lieutenant 67 Rep 479 Posts Drives: 2011 328i M sport sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	I'm curious myself. My car doesn't really look much lower than a car with the standard suspension. My E46 with sport suspension had a much lower appearance than my E90.
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imperium2000 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 223 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	Both sides of the argument is right...and wrong. The early EURO only versions, MSports option had a different suspension set up from the sport suspension option. This was sold as the Performance Suspension Kit(the really cheap one that was sold by Tischer for only a few hundred bucks a few monts back) in the US. This difference in suspension set up has since been discontinued and all the current MSports have the same sport suspension.
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Tag this is the way 18143 Rep 8,521 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I believe it's the same as the Sports Suspension with the exception that the M Sport Suspension has a different rear stabilizer? I ask because if you want to purchased the BMW Performance Suspension from tischer it states the following... "****Vehicles w/ M Sports suspension (704A) require a new rear stabilizer and rubber mounts - included when selecting the M Sport option in the dropdown menu." Source: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
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smack Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,569 Posts Drives: BMW's/Flex Polishers Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spangdahlem Germany iTrader: (0)	In the U.S. the M sport suspension is no different than the sport suspension. It is the exact same system. When checking off the M sport package you are just getting the cosmetic pieces. Nothing more, nothing less.
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