Sport Suspension?

[tommyd]

Just out of curiosity...

I have a 330cic with the m-sport package... (Canadian) I'm told it pretty much includes everything the M has except for the engine (and the obvious discerning features).
I was told this included the suspension, which was a stage 2 suspension system.

I never really questioned it... but is this true? And what exactly is included in a stage 2 suspension over a stage 1 over stock? :confused:

I have to admit... i've never driven a car that ripped corners like the bimmer does... feel absolutely no flex or sway in the body... it's amazing...!! :thumbup:

thanks for the help.

[Nick325xiT 5spd]

My understanding is that BMW actually has TWO sport suspensions. Reportedly, the US only gets the stiffer of the two. I believe it's a change in shock and spring rates. (There's a thread buried somewhere in the archives that covers this.) Hence, you get a better suspension, but it's not from the M if that's what you're asking.

[tommyd]

My understanding is that BMW actually has TWO sport suspensions. Reportedly, the US only gets the stiffer of the two. I believe it's a change in shock and spring rates. (There's a thread buried somewhere in the archives that covers this.) Hence, you get a better suspension, but it's not from the M if that's what you're asking.


Actually, i guess my real question is what did i pay for??
What exactly came in the Canadian "m-sport" package that didn't come in the "sport" package or the stock suspension?

Search only turned up questions about what peeps wanted to upgrade...

so what did i pay for exactly?... cuz i love it!!

[Dirtboy]

Actually, i guess my real question is what did i pay for??
What exactly came in the Canadian "m-sport" package that didn't come in the "sport" package or the stock suspension?

Search only turned up questions about what peeps wanted to upgrade...

so what did i pay for exactly?... cuz i love it!!

you paid for all the nice M goodies that come with it and not in the normal sport package. i got the M sport package special ordered on a U.S. spec 330Ci, i asked about the suspension too... apparently, the M sport has different shocks than the normal sport, but the springs are the same.... :dunno:

[The HACK]

Just to be clear...

E46 M3 suspension is different from ANY of the E46 suspensions, sports, M-sports or otherwise. I checked with the ETK and the E46 M3 does not share ANY parts with regular E46es, no matter the package and destination.

All you're buying is the additional "///M" pieces like a few badges and the steering wheel and a different aerodynamic package, that's all. The suspension is identical to U.S. bound coupes or sedans with sports suspension.

[imola325]

If you check out www.bmw.ca and build a 330ci they list the m-sport parts that you get.

M Sport Package

"Includes: Sport Seats, Sport Suspension II, M Multi-Function Leather Sport Steering Wheel, M Aerodynamic Package, Includes M footrest and M door entry sill., High-Gloss Shadow Line, Black Aluminum Cube Trim, Anthracite Roof Liner, Wheels: 17" M Parallel Spoke Alloy 68M."

You also should have the m shift nob.

The suspension is not the same as the M3 but it is not the same as the regular 325 or 330 sport suspension either. Also I think the 320i has the regular suspension. I wish someone with a 330 would check the part number on their rear shock.

[tommyd]

The suspension is not the same as the M3 but it is not the same as the regular 325 or 330 sport suspension either. Also I think the 320i has the regular suspension. I wish someone with a 330 would check the part number on their rear shock.

I guess that was all i wanted to confirm... that the suspension is a little different than the regular 325 or 330 sport suspension... stage 2 compared to stage 1 i guess?...