It sure doesn't look like a 4x4

DerekMD07 · 07-10-2009, 05:21 PM

hey guys,

I went to the dealer to check out my E90 335 xdrive with M-spec today. Before I went, I was worried that the car will have a lifted look. I was set to get the KW or HR coilover sheerly for cosmetic reasons. However, the car's stance looks good. In fact, I think the ride height is similar to my E90 M3, which I had before.

I will have to drive it to appreciate if the non-sport suspension is way too soft. But in terms of look, I think it's perfect. Case in point, 535xi with M-spec has a lifted look just like the pre-2009 xi E90 models. Further, 5-series does not have staggered setup like E90 does.

Can anyone confirm if the E90 M-spec has sports suspension?

Excited to pick up my car next week.

Cheers,
Derek

chillychan · 07-11-2009, 08:31 AM

pics?

matts335 · 07-11-2009, 09:28 AM

no sport suspension on any xi. and the ride height is the same for the '09s as it was for the '07s and '08s. If yours looks lower, it is probably just psychological. Or may the cosmetic enhancements that come with the m-spec package provide some sort of optical illusion?

AWD Addict · 07-13-2009, 08:45 AM

The ride height never really bothered me on the xi. Sure, it's not SoCal slammed, but I bought the XI for a functuional sport coupe.

I don't think you'll be disapointed at delivery.

Congratulations on the new baby!

JeffL · 07-13-2009, 11:11 AM

ride height never bothered me until I changed the wheels. After adding 19's the car looked ridiculous.

offthewall · 07-13-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffL

ride height never bothered me until I changed the wheels. After adding 19's the car looked ridiculous.

That could be because the car looks ridiculous with 19's

18's on an e90 are "The Look" IMHO

chillychan · 07-13-2009, 04:47 PM

Yeh I need a drop on my sport package XI...

JeffL · 07-13-2009, 06:33 PM

^^ yes you do. any time you can get your entire arm or leg in the fender gap it's a problem.

chillychan · 07-13-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffL

^^ yes you do. any time you can get your entire arm or leg in the fender gap it's a problem.

Have no fear, H&Rs are near!! Getting my H&Rs this Wednesday.

offthewall · 07-13-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chillychan

Yeh I need a drop on my sport package XI...

What size tires/wheels/offset are you running? - looks good.

chillychan · 07-13-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by offthewall

What size tires/wheels/offset are you running? - looks good.

Sorry, I don't know the offset. The person I bought them told me they were from an XI, so I picked them up. Front 18x8.5 235/40 Rear 18x9.5 265/35. Thanks.

chillychan · 07-13-2009, 07:49 PM

Found the old ebay ad. Offset is et30 for both.

Ph0zenstone · 07-13-2009, 07:55 PM

lowered my xi a couple months back and no regrets....i see other member's pics of the HUGE gap and that reassures my decision

offthewall · 07-13-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chillychan

Found the old ebay ad. Offset is et30 for both.

Any rubbing issues on the rear? They do look great to me with the +20mm rear and +10mm front extension from the OEM 18's. Also those tire sizes are a little bigger than stock - be careful if you do lower it.

chillychan · 07-13-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by offthewall

Any rubbing issues on the rear? They do look great to me with the +20mm rear and +10mm front extension from the OEM 18's. Also those tire sizes are a little bigger than stock - be careful if you do lower it.

No rubbing on the rear as of yet. I am not going to get silly with the drop as roads in my area are garbage. I will definitely go easy, thanks for the heads up.

offthewall · 07-13-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chillychan

No rubbing on the rear as of yet. I am not going to get silly with the drop as roads in my area are garbage. I will definitely go easy, thanks for the heads up.

Just noticed that you are from New Jersey as well. Ha, the roads DO suck around here

chillychan · 07-13-2009, 08:40 PM

Now I am a bit worried... Here are pics of the rear, do you think it will rub?

JeffL · 07-14-2009, 06:06 AM

I doubt it. You will be able to come down quite a bit before you might have rubbing issues, you probably won't have any at all. That's the beauty of coilovers if it rubs just raise it up a bit till you find the happy medium. You won't be disappointed.

07-10-2009, 05:21 PM	#1
DerekMD07 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2018 991.2 C4S; 2019 LR Disco Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario iTrader: (1)	It sure doesn't look like a 4x4 hey guys, I went to the dealer to check out my E90 335 xdrive with M-spec today. Before I went, I was worried that the car will have a lifted look. I was set to get the KW or HR coilover sheerly for cosmetic reasons. However, the car's stance looks good. In fact, I think the ride height is similar to my E90 M3, which I had before. I will have to drive it to appreciate if the non-sport suspension is way too soft. But in terms of look, I think it's perfect. Case in point, 535xi with M-spec has a lifted look just like the pre-2009 xi E90 models. Further, 5-series does not have staggered setup like E90 does. Can anyone confirm if the E90 M-spec has sports suspension? Excited to pick up my car next week. Cheers, Derek __________________ 2008 E90 M3 (sold); 2008 Porsche boxster S (sold) 2009 E90 335xi (sold); 2011 Audi s4 (sold) 2011 c63 amg (sold); 2012 Porsche cayman (sold) 2014 335xi M performance
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chillychan Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (0)	pics?
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matts335 Private First Class 8 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335ixdrive Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: virginia iTrader: (0)	no sport suspension on any xi. and the ride height is the same for the '09s as it was for the '07s and '08s. If yours looks lower, it is probably just psychological. Or may the cosmetic enhancements that come with the m-spec package provide some sort of optical illusion?
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JeffL Major 35 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	ride height never bothered me until I changed the wheels. After adding 19's the car looked ridiculous. __________________ no sig.
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chillychan Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (0)	Yeh I need a drop on my sport package XI...
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JeffL Major 35 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	^^ yes you do. any time you can get your entire arm or leg in the fender gap it's a problem. __________________ no sig.
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chillychan Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (0)	Found the old ebay ad. Offset is et30 for both.
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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	lowered my xi a couple months back and no regrets....i see other member's pics of the HUGE gap and that reassures my decision
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chillychan Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (0)	Now I am a bit worried... Here are pics of the rear, do you think it will rub?
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JeffL Major 35 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: C63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	I doubt it. You will be able to come down quite a bit before you might have rubbing issues, you probably won't have any at all. That's the beauty of coilovers if it rubs just raise it up a bit till you find the happy medium. You won't be disappointed. __________________ no sig.
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