335i sport springs on an XI?!?!

Welterweight · 12-01-2014, 10:49 AM

Read many posts and threads but can't seem to find a straight answer. I installed Dinan springs and rear drop is perfect. Front is still a bit high. Typical XI issues. Looking for an affordable way to drop the front a half to a full inch. Thanks smart guys!

EDwelly · 12-02-2014, 01:58 PM

BUMP - interested in this as well.

e90Nate · 12-13-2014, 10:51 AM

same

twinky64 · 12-16-2014, 09:31 AM

I think the reason for the bigger fender gap in the front of the vehicle is due to the fender opening is higher than the rear fender opening. Otherwise, I would think that the spacer plate on the front strut mounts could be removed to lower it...though I don't know what that would do for the threaded studs sticking proud at the strut tower.

GQ_335xi · 12-19-2014, 08:53 AM

I was in the same boat, no one on the forum had a straight answer on i vs XI sport springs. Leaving some XI guys that bought i springs with ride quality problems.

Ended up calling H&R customer service, and there is a difference between springs. I can't remember if the difference from i and XI is the rear springs making the fronts the same. Or the other way around.

All I do know is to get Part #50494.

twinky64 · 12-19-2014, 11:20 AM

I've read that i springs will physically fit the XI strut perches.

However, the i springs are too soft and stiffer springs are required for the front; the front i springs have a lower spring rate than the stiffer front xi springs.

As for the appeared rake when using DINAN springs, I noticed that optical illusion; but I confirmed that the ride height just behind the front wheel is identical to the ride height just in front of the rear wheel.

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12-16-2014, 09:31 AM	#4
twinky64 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	I think the reason for the bigger fender gap in the front of the vehicle is due to the fender opening is higher than the rear fender opening. Otherwise, I would think that the spacer plate on the front strut mounts could be removed to lower it...though I don't know what that would do for the threaded studs sticking proud at the strut tower.
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12-19-2014, 08:53 AM	#5
GQ_335xi First Lieutenant 11 Rep 333 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	I was in the same boat, no one on the forum had a straight answer on i vs XI sport springs. Leaving some XI guys that bought i springs with ride quality problems. Ended up calling H&R customer service, and there is a difference between springs. I can't remember if the difference from i and XI is the rear springs making the fronts the same. Or the other way around. All I do know is to get Part #50494. __________________ /// Look Sharp, Live Smart
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12-19-2014, 11:20 AM	#6
twinky64 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	I've read that i springs will physically fit the XI strut perches. However, the i springs are too soft and stiffer springs are required for the front; the front i springs have a lower spring rate than the stiffer front xi springs. As for the appeared rake when using DINAN springs, I noticed that optical illusion; but I confirmed that the ride height just behind the front wheel is identical to the ride height just in front of the rear wheel.
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