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      04-29-2022, 12:18 PM   #1
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F25 X3 Suspension Similarities to Other Chassis

Curious to see if anyone has had any luck using suspension components from any other chassis with success here.

Specifically looking at camber plates, as I plan to strap a set of KW V2's to my F25 soon (standard suspension that came with the M-Sport kinda lame), and would be nice to toss on a set of plates in the process.

Only options out there seem to be adjustable plates and I'm not really too inclined to want to spend upwards of $5-700 on a set of camber plates for this thing. Had great results on my previous E90 335 with Dinan's fixed plates, as that was all you really needed with all the upgraded arms + all other suspension components done up.

Anyone see anything similar with F10 5 Series chassis or beyond?
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      04-29-2022, 08:48 PM   #2
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Which suspension option does your M-Sport have? 223, 225 or 226
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      04-29-2022, 09:19 PM   #3
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225, just the standard. Believe the M Sport only had the standard or adaptive options, quite surprised it didn’t come with the sport suspension standard.
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Seems most M-Sport models for the US market got 225 Standard suspension (a.k.a. "Sport Suspension Delete on M-sport). When I was looking, I did find a few M-Sport with 226 Sport suspension, which did provide better handling, but those vehicles where in rough condition so I passed. I ended up getting one with 223 Electronic Damper Control, which also has larger F/R anti-swap bars that provide a better feel with less lean and pogo than the standard suspension.

The KW V2's should really transform the handling though don't know how firm they will feel since I've never driven with them on an F25. I had them on my Corrado and they were kinda harsh.
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You might want to take a look at Koni FSDs. I've read great things about them and would consider swapping out the OEM suspension with 81k miles and 6 yrs of use with these:

https://www.idparts.com/koni-fsd-str...93-p-6535.html
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