[camiloE90]

Need advice....

Just ordered new e90 black saphire with only the premium package. I want to get the Hartge Classic 2 wheels 19" but after reading this forum I feel like it might not look as good as the pictures i've seen. Is the sports suspension a real difference from the sports package???

Help....

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[dmbigs]

the sports seats are cant miss, thats what made me order the package

[YYimports]

If it's the suspension you're worried about, just get aftermarket suspension. That will make the handling even better than the sports suspension.

Why do you think the Class 2 wheels won't look as good as the photos??

[ward]

has your production started yet??

sports pack is the cheapest set of wheels/tires you can buy, plus you get the cool seats, steering wheel, suspension.

maybe you can change your order still

[stack]

get the sports package you wont regret it

stack

[frothboy]

get it

[RichReg]

Originally Posted by stack

get the sports package you wont regret it

stack

Ditto....I made the mistake of not getting those seats 5 years ago.

Not this time.

[camiloE90]

my order is already in production Lost8found...the reason i feel the wheels wont look good is cause the suspension is normal therefore making the wheel look awkward unless the 19"s will fill the wheel base nice. I guess i could add aftermarket drop suspension but if thats the case, am i really saving money not getting the stock sports package? I really dont mind the seats or steering wheel, Its the out side look i want most. Plus i ordered the idrive.

[dmbigs]

drive a e90 with sports seats, then go sit in one that doesnt have it and youll be sold

[collinp]

Originally Posted by camiloE90

my order is already in production Lost8found...the reason i feel the wheels wont look good is cause the suspension is normal therefore making the wheel look awkward unless the 19"s will fill the wheel base nice. I guess i could add aftermarket drop suspension but if thats the case, am i really saving money not getting the stock sports package? I really dont mind the seats or steering wheel, Its the out side look i want most. Plus i ordered the idrive.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the sport suspension affects the height of the car at all. It does however positively affect the road feel and body roll. Between that and the awesome sport seats, the sport package is the one "must have" option in my book.

If, as you say, wheel look is most important to you, I think you'll be fine with your current plan.

- Collin

[Athos]

Camilo--I don't think you need to worry from reading everything on this thread. With 19-inch wheels you should have no problem filling out the wheel wells with the stock suspension. Since you are already changing wheels and you don't care about the sport seats I don't think it's worth it to get the sport package.

[JBOO]

The sport suspension does drop the car, but I think it's only about 15mm.

If it's too late to make a change, I'd wait and see what the wheels look like first. You can always add an aftemarket suspension later. You may even be able to add the BMW suspension, since it's a stand alone option in Europe. I'm also sure people will be selling their sport suspension springs soon, as some people always want to go aftermarket even if they have the sportiest factory option.

Hopefully you're plan wasn't to save money, because the Hartge wheels alone are more than cost of the sport package.

I can't decide if I will go with the sport package becasue of the seat. I want to like them, but they are just so snug that I'm afraid they will be uncomfortable for extended driving.

[YYdoodle]

Originally Posted by camiloE90

my order is already in production Lost8found...the reason i feel the wheels wont look good is cause the suspension is normal therefore making the wheel look awkward unless the 19"s will fill the wheel base nice. I guess i could add aftermarket drop suspension but if thats the case, am i really saving money not getting the stock sports package? I really dont mind the seats or steering wheel, Its the out side look i want most. Plus i ordered the idrive.

Lowering springs only cost about 250 bucks so yeah you'll still be saving money over the sports suspension, and like someone else said the sports suspension only lowers the car like 15mm. So get a set of lowering springs and go for the Hartge Classic 2's! :rocks: This setup will look even better than just putting the Hartge wheels on a car with the sports suspension (which still has a significant wheel gap)

BTW, here's a link to the aftermarket suspension thread if you haven't seen it. There's plenty of lowering spring options available already - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=613

[pharding]

If it were me I would cancel the order and get the sport package. Sport suspension is fantastic, especially after the break in period. Great control and yet not too firm. Sport seats are awesome. They keep the driver securely in place when you are aggressively putting the car through a curve. It is also a great value considering what you get. If I were to limit myself to one option on the 330 it would be the sport package.

My comments are based upon my experience with 04 545 sport, 01 530 sport, and a test drive in a 330 sport.

[voltron1011]

I canceled my sport package and got Nav instead. The way I look at it, I can always add the SP components later. I cannot add integrated Nav though, or Xenons (which I also got) without shelling out a lot of money. The seats were the only reason for me initially wanting the package, but they begin to pinch after a couple of hours of driving. The standard seats are not that bad. Far better than most other manufacturers 'sport seats.' Plus, I don't want to keep replacing Z rated tires every year and swap winter tires for half the year.

[johnfkitchen]

Originally Posted by camiloE90

my order is already in production <snip>

But it may not be too late. My order was changed DURING production. Ask the dealer.

[Big Foot]

I tried to change my order 2 days afterplacing it, May 14/05.
I wanted to add Pre Wiring option.
I was told by my dealer that it was too late.
Please let us know how you made out.

[JLBecerra5]

Dude, you messed up by not getting the sport package, the sport suspension makes a huge difference in the overall feel and ride of the car, trust me cause I just bought to E90's, one for me one for my sister, her's doesnt have the sport package and her car drives totally different than mine...

w/e you do, dont spend $300 for springs, thats gonna make the ride bad, bumpy and will cause you to really regret what you did, if ur gonna invest in an aftermarket suspension spend the $ and get springs and shocks..do it right, trust me

[jbl16]

Springs are not bad at all, I have aftermarket springs on my CTS, and the cornering improved a lot and the car sticks to the road much better, ride quality is about the same, biggest difference was when I jumped from 16" wheels to 18".

[silverado]

I drove both SP and non-SP and I was sold on the SP immediately. There was a huge difference in road handling when you drive aggressively. However, you do do lose on ride comfort to some extent, so it's a tradeoff you have to make.

I second the suggestion of driving both one after the other and if you decide that you want SP, do what it takes with the dealer to get it changed. Personally, I would prefer to get BMW's original suspension than installing after market springs. You also get the amazing seats and the very cool steering wheel.

[camiloE90]

Wow...thanx for all the feed back....I spoke with my dealer and its too late to change. Yes I went for the idrive nav and xenon over the sport package. Like i said the exterior is more important to me with the wheels and spoiler. And yes once an aero spoiler kit is available (maybe the M kit) i'll probably have it put on later. But for me Wheels, Wheels, Wheels is my biggest obsession. I was just conserned about the lower spring on the sport package. I'm thinking 19"x10's rear and 19"x9 front of the Classic 2. What do you guys think of that size for what I have? BTW...i ordered Black Saphire with 20% tint.

[coco]

Originally Posted by camiloE90

Wow...thanx for all the feed back....I spoke with my dealer and its too late to change. Yes I went for the idrive nav and xenon over the sport package. Like i said the exterior is more important to me with the wheels and spoiler. And yes once an aero spoiler kit is available (maybe the M kit) i'll probably have it put on later. But for me Wheels, Wheels, Wheels is my biggest obsession. I was just conserned about the lower spring on the sport package. I'm thinking 19"x10's rear and 19"x9 front of the Classic 2. What do you guys think of that size for what I have? BTW...i ordered Black Saphire with 20% tint.

If your concern is just about how the car looks visually then just drop the car with some springs (or springs and shocks for better handling too). 19's look perfect on this car IMO.... and a Black E90 with Hartge Class 2 wheels is pure drool material!

This is a coupe photoshop a member here did but you can see how awesome the wheels look on a black car.