Base/Sport suspension different struts?

Dillusion · 12-10-2008, 12:30 AM

Do the BMW base and sport suspension use the same strut? Or is it different? I have the base suspension, If i put a sport package spring on it, will I be doing anything 'wrong'?

Will this also void my warranty?

Ive read the stickies and I know if theres a problem with the suspension it might, but what if its an OEM BMW part? Does the dealership need to install it for that to count?

Bleh allot of questions!

ni8shadow · 12-11-2008, 12:03 PM

From what I have read, the only problem the dealer can give you is if they can prove that the installation of the part caused a problem with the car. Aftermarket parts will not be covered by warranty, but OEM parts should.

The OEM parts themselves have warranty, but lets say you get some idiot to install your struts and he forgets to tighten something and all of a sudden your brakes are messed up somehow. Stealership can point this out and refuse to repair your brakes under warranty since its your "fault" for having someone else install them.

Just make sure everything is installed properly.

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ni8shadow First Lieutenant 43 Rep 363 Posts Drives: e90 328i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canyon Country iTrader: (2)	From what I have read, the only problem the dealer can give you is if they can prove that the installation of the part caused a problem with the car. Aftermarket parts will not be covered by warranty, but OEM parts should. The OEM parts themselves have warranty, but lets say you get some idiot to install your struts and he forgets to tighten something and all of a sudden your brakes are messed up somehow. Stealership can point this out and refuse to repair your brakes under warranty since its your "fault" for having someone else install them. Just make sure everything is installed properly.
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