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What is the OEM Suspension Height for the M340IX?
I had my shock mounts replaced, and they returned the car without connecting the EDC sensors and the suspension was ridiculously lifted. the dealer then said they recalibrated and lowered it to spec, and now they refuse to fix it any more.
I can easily stick my whole fist in between the wheel well and tire, and there is an uncomfortable amount of nose lift and body roll with turning or accelerating. Does anybody know the OEM Suspension Height for the M340 xdrive? I took pics side by side with another m340i, what do you think? Also, I find it odd that there are absolutely no flat ride side profiles of the M340i anywhere on the internet. Every car points to the left! Please post your right side profiles! Last edited by DanVlnStud; 09-18-2020 at 11:34 AM.. |
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According to newtis-info, there are two versions of sport suspensions for our M340iX: low-slung and not low-slug with a difference in ride-height of 8mm - https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...ral/1VnYiavVYg
My vehicle front ride-height measures ~ 635mm (with 19" wheels) so my vehicle appears to be equipped with the "not low-slung" suspension. FYI, my rear ride-height also measures ~635mm (with 19" wheels). Larry
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Just measured mine and it's at 655mm front, and the rear is a little lower. Isn't that the spec for a base 330i? |
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09-25-2020, 10:39 AM | #5 |
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Try the measurement I suggested (from the center of the center cap to the top of your fender). If it's more than 14.5 inches then you know something is up.
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Yes, that would be what the newTIS.info states and your measurements appear to be consistent with mine. FYI, the link I posted is for the M340i xDrive.
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I already knew something was up. Just another thing to add to the list. |
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Wow! That is crazy high! Did they leave the shipping blocks on the suspension maybe?
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If they left the shipping blocks on... holy shit would that be one for the books... lol
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It wouldn't be the first! I know lots of people who took delivery of cars with the shipping blocks still in place. I know of one guy who drove with it for 1000s of miles before realising it because his car looked high and the ride quality was horrible!
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Same here. Search it up on various forums and you would be surprised how many times it comes up.
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Even worse considering OP has had it into 2 different bmw dealerships
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Hopefully that bit of curb rash was already there before the dealership started monkeying around with your car...if not, you have a little more to complain about.
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I asked if the springs have a part number, and he say unfortunately not. now, what should I do?
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They have part numbers for springs there.
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If that's the case then tell him they need to order you a new set of springs that are for sure the correct part number. So they acknowledged your issue but let you walk away without a solution? What dealership is this??
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You also mentioned being able to stick your whole fist in the gap. I have the base suspension and it looks much lower than your car (I'm guessing the black car is yours). I definitely cannot stick my fist in there. So yes. Something is up if it's the same in all modes and the suspension height doesn't change.
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It was an independant BMW shop. They were cool, they didn't charge me either.
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I was able to stick two fists when the dealer first returned the car to me and forgot to attach the EDC sensors. It looked like an SUV and drove like one too. It gave me confidence over pot holes, but I had to raise my seat to look over the hood. (I have a pic somewhere)They returned it, and said they calibrated it so they won't touch it anymore because BMW Canada won't cover it. It's a disaster with the service in Toronto. Took it to Markham as well, and they said they would charge me to inspect something that was already repaired, so I left. Next week will be Pfaff, and maybe Oakville after that.
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