Xi Sedan/Coupe Strut Compatibility - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

v8killah · 03-12-2012, 06:30 PM

Hi,

I have an '08 Xi coupe and need a new driver-side front strut. I found a place that sells one, but it's marked as for the sedan. Does anyone know if the sedan and coupe struts are interchangeable?

Also, does anyone else know of anything else I should replace while I'm at it? It's supposedly damaged and needs replaced to be able to get it aligned, so I think I need the upper strut bearing at least too.

Thanks!

v8killah · 03-13-2012, 05:19 PM

Anyone please? I need to order soon, so I can get my car aligned. I've searched everywhere. Any help would be much appreciated.

Amused · 03-13-2012, 05:32 PM

http://www.allshocks.com/bilstein/html/home.asp

Try here and match up the part number for Bilstein sedan and coupe and see if they match.

AWD Addict · 03-13-2012, 06:01 PM

Only the rears are interchangable.

a 5 second search would have yielded an answer for you immediately. Also, the stickied post at the top of this very forum explains everything about suspension compatability (hence the name, "XDrive Suspension Compatability List" - almost the exact same name of the thread you posted immediately below it.

just sayin'

Doyle · 03-13-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Only the rears are interchangable.

a 5 second search would have yielded an answer for you immediately. Also, the stickied post at the top of this very forum explains everything about suspension compatability (hence the name, "XDrive Suspension Compatability List" - almost the exact same name of the thread you posted immediately below it.

just sayin'

Slow your roll. He's asking about getting an xi sedan front strut for his xi coupe.

OP-

Go to realoem.com and check out part numbers. That should lead you in the right direction. Since aftermarket companies don't produce separate struts for coupe v. sedan, I think you are in the clear. Check out realoem, though.

AWD Addict · 03-15-2012, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doyle

Slow your roll. He's asking about getting an xi sedan front strut for his xi coupe.

OP-

Go to realoem.com and check out part numbers. That should lead you in the right direction. Since aftermarket companies don't produce separate struts for coupe v. sedan, I think you are in the clear. Check out realoem, though.

And the thread I directed him to not only states he can't, but it lays out all his options.

I also stated the font sedan shocks won't work on his coupe. I'd also suggest replacing the pair together unless they're reasonably close in age.

Doyle · 03-15-2012, 09:32 PM

It makes no difference between the two. In fact the 06 models use the same part numbers whether sedan or coupe. Check tischer. Part numbers were likely changed due to inventory management. There is absolutely no reason a sedan strut shouldn't fit a coupe and vice versa. Aftermarket doesn't differentiate.

I do agree that both sides should be changed together.

AWD Addict · 03-16-2012, 08:01 AM

Is he talking about i struts on an xi? If so, that is an absolute no for fronts.

Doyle · 03-16-2012, 08:47 AM

Nope. He's looking to buy the struts for an xi sedan for his xi coupe. You are 100% correct that i struts do not fit on an xi.

OP-Sorry that we derailed your thread! Hopefully you've resolved the issue by now!

AWD Addict · 03-17-2012, 08:18 AM

+1. To the OP.

Do what he ^ said!

03-12-2012, 06:30 PM	#1
v8killah New Member Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	Xi Sedan/Coupe Strut Compatibility Hi, I have an '08 Xi coupe and need a new driver-side front strut. I found a place that sells one, but it's marked as for the sedan. Does anyone know if the sedan and coupe struts are interchangeable? Also, does anyone else know of anything else I should replace while I'm at it? It's supposedly damaged and needs replaced to be able to get it aligned, so I think I need the upper strut bearing at least too. Thanks!
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03-15-2012, 09:32 PM	#7
Doyle Hellafunctional Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	It makes no difference between the two. In fact the 06 models use the same part numbers whether sedan or coupe. Check tischer. Part numbers were likely changed due to inventory management. There is absolutely no reason a sedan strut shouldn't fit a coupe and vice versa. Aftermarket doesn't differentiate. I do agree that both sides should be changed together. __________________ RRT \| TC Kline \| cp-e \| Burger Tuning \| Vorshlag \| Hyperco \| H&R \| Forgeline \| Endless

03-16-2012, 08:47 AM	#9
Doyle Hellafunctional Drives: 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	Nope. He's looking to buy the struts for an xi sedan for his xi coupe. You are 100% correct that i struts do not fit on an xi. OP-Sorry that we derailed your thread! Hopefully you've resolved the issue by now! __________________ RRT \| TC Kline \| cp-e \| Burger Tuning \| Vorshlag \| Hyperco \| H&R \| Forgeline \| Endless

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03-13-2012, 05:19 PM	#2
v8killah New Member Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	Anyone please? I need to order soon, so I can get my car aligned. I've searched everywhere. Any help would be much appreciated.

03-13-2012, 05:32 PM	#3
Amused Private Drives: 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Running from zombies Posts: 83 iTrader: (3)	http://www.allshocks.com/bilstein/html/home.asp Try here and match up the part number for Bilstein sedan and coupe and see if they match.

03-13-2012, 06:01 PM	#4
AWD Addict Chief Executive Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 2,318 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Only the rears are interchangable. a 5 second search would have yielded an answer for you immediately. Also, the stickied post at the top of this very forum explains everything about suspension compatability (hence the name, "XDrive Suspension Compatability List" - almost the exact same name of the thread you posted immediately below it. just sayin'

03-16-2012, 08:01 AM	#8
AWD Addict Chief Executive Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 2,318 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Is he talking about i struts on an xi? If so, that is an absolute no for fronts.

03-17-2012, 08:18 AM	#10
AWD Addict Chief Executive Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 2,318 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	+1. To the OP. Do what he ^ said!