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2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Stiffer springs for North American 528? |
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07-24-2010, 07:22 AM | #1 |
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Stiffer springs for North American 528?
Hi,
I'm from Canada and am thinking of ordering an 528xi. I drove a 535i and didn't like the feel of the car even in Sport+, it felt like a Lexus too isolated, too quiet and although there wasn't lag, it felt like there was a rubber band in the drivetrain as the turbo spooled up. I think I would prefer the NA engine, as with 276 lbs less weight (than 535) 230 lbs of torque and 11% shorter gearing it should still feel peppy enough in normal driving. I'm hoping that some of the weight difference is because the 528 has less sound deadening/vibration isolation, so it actually feels like a BMW. I'm going to drive an 528i next week but if it's too soft does the Euro car come with stiffer springs, or are there aftermarket ones available? |
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