Changing Shocks/springs- different for xi

UltraRacer13 · 10-12-2010, 01:40 PM

To anyone that has changed the shocks/ springs- I am considering going to bilstein/eibach setup- a friend of mine has changed his on his RWD. Is the install any different on the xi?

BRAISKI · 10-12-2010, 03:02 PM

Here are some info here...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251639

Laguna3 · 10-13-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSailor

To anyone that has changed the shocks/ springs- I am considering going to bilstein/eibach setup- a friend of mine has changed his on his RWD. Is the install any different on the xi?

No difference in the install. It's just that the front assembly is a tad heavier due the extra drive shaft up front, make sure to support it when it drops down. Other than that, 3 bolts on top, one for the sway bar link, one for the strut clamp, and I removed the auto level and speed sensors during the install.

UltraRacer13 · 10-14-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Laguna3

No difference in the install. It's just that the front assembly is a tad heavier due the extra drive shaft up front, make sure to support it when it drops down. Other than that, 3 bolts on top, one for the sway bar link, one for the strut clamp, and I removed the auto level and speed sensors during the install.

thanks- that is exactly the info I was seeking!

AllydNYC · 10-15-2010, 02:27 AM

May I ask if this will cause any problems in the future if you use a 'i' suspension setup? Or do they just charge you the extra money to make the front spring/shocks a little stiffer for the additional weight?

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