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Re: iS suspension verses M3 (archive)
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Posted by Randy Walters on April 23, 2001 at 00:27:44:

In Reply to: iS suspension verses M3 posted by BMWZ3BOY on April 22, 2001 at 22:26:57:


Which suspension is better? Can you notice the difference between i and iS suspensions?

The only difference between the 325i and the 325is
suspension is the 325is has slightly stiffer
shocks all around and slightly stiffer front
springs (the rear springs are the exact same
as on the 325i). Both cars have the exact
same swaybars front and rear too. The 325is
rides slightly stiffer than the 325i, but the
biggest difference is the limited slip diff in
the 325is. Most drivers wouldn't be able to tell
the difference in ride quality in a blindfold
test.

The M3 has noticeably stiffer springs all around,
stiffer shocks, a larger rear swaybar, but the
front swaybar is one millimeter smaller. However
it's more effective because of how it attaches
directly to the strut. The M3 also have a wider
track and more caster up front.

Randy
89 325is





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