Are E90/92 Coilovers interchangeable or compadible with E82

sparkyblue · 12-07-2011, 05:24 AM

I've always been curious, as I lurk the e90post for sale forums a lot & I am looking to upgrade to coils. Are E90/92 coilover's or aftermarket suspension's any different than E82 specific coilovers (such as those sold on **********s on our E82 suspension page).

Specifically I'm directing this question towards KW Coils either in V1/2/3. As they are most common on the e90post forums.

I know our stock suspensions are very similar to 335's or E90/92's with Sport Suspension so thats why I am wondering thi

Chagrin · 12-07-2011, 08:12 AM

Yes I'm using v2's off a 335

duvinclunk · 12-07-2011, 08:38 AM

M3 suspension too?

Chagrin · 12-12-2011, 07:41 AM

I dont think the M3 suspension fits though.

BFD99 · 12-26-2011, 01:09 AM

Any idea about the H&R stuff? My roommate is selling his 335 and has the touring cup kit and asked if I wanted it in exchange for stock parts but wasn't sure if my stock E82 parts would interchange with his shocks and struts on his E92.

opvaulet · 12-26-2011, 01:54 AM

All the M3 bits fit except shocks, m differential, rear sub frame and rear lower arm, which has a different rear shock lower mounting. Thus many of the non M suspension kits will interchange between e9x and e81/82/87. Only ride height will be different. e90 springs give the 1 series soft roader rear heights.

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sparkyblue Captain 64 Rep 760 Posts Drives: E82 135i & F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Are E90/92 Coilovers interchangeable or compadible with E82 I've always been curious, as I lurk the e90post for sale forums a lot & I am looking to upgrade to coils. Are E90/92 coilover's or aftermarket suspension's any different than E82 specific coilovers (such as those sold on **********s on our E82 suspension page). Specifically I'm directing this question towards KW Coils either in V1/2/3. As they are most common on the e90post forums. I know our stock suspensions are very similar to 335's or E90/92's with Sport Suspension so thats why I am wondering thi
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12-07-2011, 08:12 AM	#2
Chagrin New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E90 S65 Moonstone Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SGP iTrader: (0)	Yes I'm using v2's off a 335
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duvinclunk Captain 95 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (1)	M3 suspension too?
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Chagrin New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E90 S65 Moonstone Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SGP iTrader: (0)	I dont think the M3 suspension fits though.
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BFD99 The Stig! 54 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	Any idea about the H&R stuff? My roommate is selling his 335 and has the touring cup kit and asked if I wanted it in exchange for stock parts but wasn't sure if my stock E82 parts would interchange with his shocks and struts on his E92. __________________ 2008 135i - FBO + JB4 15ohm + Water Meth
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opvaulet Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 1 series Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global iTrader: (0)	All the M3 bits fit except shocks, m differential, rear sub frame and rear lower arm, which has a different rear shock lower mounting. Thus many of the non M suspension kits will interchange between e9x and e81/82/87. Only ride height will be different. e90 springs give the 1 series soft roader rear heights.
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