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      06-21-2011, 12:46 PM   #10
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I am talking about 225. 226 is not offered in the US, as you correctly mentioned. I wanted to get 223 but my order didn't go through correctly unfortunately. Maybe I can upgrade my suspension one day to compensate?

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There certainly would be after market parts. Perhaps Koni and Bilstein will have shocks that fit X3, however since the model is new, it's not clear whether their existing products work.

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I came from an Acura RL. Although the BMW x3 m-sport comes with standard suspension, it does feel a bit firmer than my previous Acura's. Are BMW's standard suspension still a little more sportier/stiffer than the competition's suspension based on your guys experience?
RL is probably tuned on the soft side. Early RDX were very firm, and TL with SHAWD is reasonably firm.
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