M3 uses same Rear Springs as the X5

Bubbles · 03-02-2012, 07:24 PM

My rear springs are labeled M3 and X5. Anyone else notice it?

Justin(OKC) · 03-05-2012, 08:22 PM

Yep, I noticed that as well

VictorH · 03-05-2012, 08:41 PM

My front springs have a tag that says X3 (both sides), but are you guys sure that those tags really mean they are dual purpose for both these vehicles? Seems to me the suspensions and spring requirements are pretty different.

tibra1 · 03-05-2012, 08:43 PM

Makes sense the M3 is about as heavy as the X5..

aajami · 03-05-2012, 09:09 PM

I noticed that as well when I did my ZCP conversion. I tried pulling the PNs on realoem to compare them, but there are about a half dozen different spring options per model, so realoem doesn't bother listing them.

Richard@M-World · 03-05-2012, 09:27 PM

Might just be some type of identification code. Here's X5's rear axle.

03-02-2012, 07:24 PM	#1
Bubbles Brigadier General 2753 Rep 4,445 Posts Drives: Green Bastard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend iTrader: (3)	M3 uses same Rear Springs as the X5 My rear springs are labeled M3 and X5. Anyone else notice it? __________________
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03-05-2012, 08:22 PM	#2
Justin(OKC) Major 77 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	Yep, I noticed that as well __________________ 1988 BMW M3 - Hennarot/Black 1990 BMW M3 racecar - Diamond Schwarz/Black 1998 BMW M3 - Alpine White/Mulberry 2011 BMW 328i racecar - LeMans Blue/Black
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03-05-2012, 08:41 PM	#3
VictorH Major 433 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC iTrader: (4)	My front springs have a tag that says X3 (both sides), but are you guys sure that those tags really mean they are dual purpose for both these vehicles? Seems to me the suspensions and spring requirements are pretty different.
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03-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#4
tibra1 Banned 129 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Makes sense the M3 is about as heavy as the X5..
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03-05-2012, 09:09 PM	#5
aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	I noticed that as well when I did my ZCP conversion. I tried pulling the PNs on realoem to compare them, but there are about a half dozen different spring options per model, so realoem doesn't bother listing them. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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Richard@M-World 78 Rep 684 Posts Drives: NASA TTA #92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: TX/IL iTrader: (0)	Might just be some type of identification code. Here's X5's rear axle. __________________ Authorized AiM Dealer - Solo/Solo DL \| SmartyCam HD \| www.m-world.us
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