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      08-05-2017, 02:00 PM   #1
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M-Performance lowering kit: -10mm drop all 4 corners (and BMW warranty intact)....

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Thanks to x233

Eibach is 20 mm front 10 mm rear for RWD, 15 mm front and 10 mm rear for AWD.

H&R - there are 2 versions, one that's everyone is talking about which is 25 mm or more front and rear, and there's one with 15 mm all around - these are for RWD. for AWD there is only a -25 mm version.

Vogtland - 15 to 19 mm all around

Megan Racing - 25 mm all around

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https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

$579 for M-performance springs..

or

https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...502411196.html

Part# 33502411196

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Is there anyone running this M Performance spring kit? There's so little information from the forum and vendors about these. I'd love to have a 10mm, more spring rate, and a factory part.
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For xDrive, ST Suspension, they're 10 mm.
For RWD I'd say OEM M Performance kit
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      09-09-2017, 12:28 AM   #10
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I read 20mm on ST suspension.. Hard to find..
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      10-03-2017, 11:29 AM   #11
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Talked to my Dealer in Orlando.. They say they don't have MP springs for the M235i.
They ones they do have, they think its the same as on the car..
part no.

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      10-04-2017, 11:13 AM   #12
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H&R - there are 2 versions, one that's everyone is talking about which is 25 mm or more front and rear, and there's one with 15 mm all around - these are for RWD. for AWD there is only a -25 mm version.
Are there 2 part numbers for the RWD? I called H&R and was told there was only 1 part number (28891-2) not too long ago.
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Are there 2 part numbers for the RWD? I called H&R and was told there was only 1 part number (28891-2) not too long ago.
28896-2 this one is 15 mm all around
28891-2 this one is 25 mm

this can be found here:
http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default...7107001&12=130
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28896-2 this one is 15 mm all around
28891-2 this one is 25 mm

this can be found here:
http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default...7107001&12=130
I guess you're right.

In my defense, if you search for "28896 H&R" then your results will usually point to x-drive or 228i fitment. I didn't realize springs were interchangeable between all F2X models. Good to know.
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Hmm.... Strange, as at lest the front springs should definitely have different rates between the (heavy) M235/240 and (lighter) 228/230. Within M-Performance springs, the P/Ns are different for the I6 and I4 2-series models.

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You have to go to BMW >> 2 Coupe (F22, F87) >> M 235i >> Sport Performance Springs >> Suspension Kit, coil springs. That way it'll give you 2 options:



(site language can be changed to English in the right upper corner before you select your vehicle make and model)

You can open/download the TUV certificate for each part number that'll give you specific details on the springs application/suitability and relevant technical data.
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Thanks! I didn't know you could change the language. I just clicked around, lol.

Too bad H&R doesn't provide their spring rates, like it's some sort of trade secret. I didn't see it listed in the documents and I didn't get an answer when I spoke with the rep last time. These springs sure feel soft, though, considering I can easily compress them with my hands.
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Talked to my Dealer in Orlando.. They say they don't have MP springs for the M235i.
They ones they do have, they think its the same as on the car..
part no.

31336865635
33536865638
Rehashing an old thread, but I wonder if anyone ever found out if there are indeed M Performance springs for the m235i or they are just already on the car as standard? Would love a 10mm drop max, just to tidy up the look.

Thanks for the info, if anyone knows!

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Rehashing an old thread, but I wonder if anyone ever found out if there are indeed M Performance springs for the m235i or they are just already on the car as standard? Would love a 10mm drop max, just to tidy up the look.

Thanks for the info, if anyone knows!

Best,
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Found my own answer, for those interested. There are MP springs for 228i, but none for M235i's from BMW, only aftermarket.
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      01-12-2019, 06:47 AM   #20
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I'm in the same boat mate - I'd like to stiffen-up the suspension but really don't want it any lower.
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Look at Swift Spec R's for the 2014+ 335i.
They fit and they work. 4.5 k spring rate up front and 11k spring rate in the rear.

Ride height will come out to about 22.5" front 23" rear.

YOUR GONNA LIKE IT!!!!

If your looking for a performance upgrade and not just a beauty spring.
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Look at Swift Spec R's for the 2014+ 335i.
They fit and they work. 4.5 k spring rate up front and 11k spring rate in the rear.

Ride height will come out to about 22.5" front 23" rear.

YOUR GONNA LIKE IT!!!!

If your looking for a performance upgrade and not just a beauty spring.
They quote their rates in kg/m or kg/mm (as is the norm for Japanese vendors), so 4,500 kg/m (4.5 kg/mm) is equivalent to 252 lb/in and 11,000 kg/m is equivalent to 616 lb/in.
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