M3 uses same Rear Springs as the X5

Bubbles · 03-02-2012, 08:24 PM

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

Justin(OKC) · 03-05-2012, 09:22 PM

Yep, I noticed that as well

VictorH · 03-05-2012, 09:41 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, 09:43 PM

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

aajami · 03-05-2012, 10:09 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, 10:27 PM

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

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Bubbles Green Bastard Drives: ZCP-Powered Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend Posts: 3,523 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, 09:41 PM	#3
VictorH Lieutenant Drives: '09 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SC Posts: 546 iTrader: (1)	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.

03-05-2012, 09:43 PM	#4
tibra1 Banned Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,779 iTrader: (4)	Makes sense the M3 is about as heavy as the X5..