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      03-16-2016, 08:19 AM   #1
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Lightbulb Got an idea to soften the ride... 135i non-sport springs + shocks in E90 335i...

First, my goal is to see if I can make my E90 335i more comfy. Right now I have OEM ZSP sport package springs and Koni FSD shocks (which are softer than OEM on light bumps but much stiffer on big dips on crappy roads, unfortunately).

I found out that 128i/135i shocks and springs fit into the E90...

And I looked at their spring rates and they are a little softer (probably because the 1-series is lighter), which is what I've been looking for.

Seems like it could work nicely to get a more comfy (and less sporty obviously) ride without too much cost... (vs. buying a new car, which is what I'm still leaning toward).

Would there be any rubbing or other issues if I did this? Seems like a handful of folks have tried (per other threads I found), but I didn't see anyone reporting on their experience after the switch.

Any thoughts/advice? And sorry for all the posts on this topic... obviously a tricky decision because it's still so hard to find something that can do all the great things the 335i can do while being more comfy and not super expensive again.

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