Does the 328xi Coupe looks less agressive that the 335i

Babe · 10-28-2007, 10:17 AM

I think the 328xi specs say it is .8 higher. I like a low look

any comments.

can you post any Alpine 328xi photos please

TheAcAvenger · 10-28-2007, 11:10 AM

The xi's are always higher, regardless of the motor. So, I suppose you could say they look less aggressive. You could always lower it aftermarket.

jetblk328i · 10-28-2007, 11:27 AM

yes the Xis are higher, but you can drop it like^^^ said...but i guess it might be a bit better in snow because its higher, thats why you are buying a Xi, for snow...

chicagosteve · 10-28-2007, 11:55 AM

The difference in height between the e92 i and xi is 0.8" (54.1" vs 54.9"). Its pretty unlikely that anyone will notice the difference. The e90 has much larger height difference.

KillDork · 10-28-2007, 12:31 PM

both the E90 and the E92 are lowered 15 mm with sports suspension. The case with X-Drive is it needs more space, that's why BMW don't offer it with sports suspension.
There's still the same difference between an E90 and an E92 that has sports suspension and one that has X-Drive, only 15 mm, on both models.

ejazbmw · 10-28-2007, 12:35 PM

you can't even tell the difference between a XI and a I when put together you probably have to look really hard and long to see a slight difference in hight.

Babe · 10-28-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillDork

both the E90 and the E92 are lowered 15 mm with sports suspension. The case with X-Drive is it needs more space, that's why BMW don't offer it with sports suspension.
There's still the same difference between an E90 and an E92 that has sports suspension and one that has X-Drive, only 15 mm, on both models.

they said the xi had the sport package...

is this not true

dougman · 10-28-2007, 03:26 PM

Even the xi with a sport package does not have the lowered suspension. The i coupes (with or without sport) and e90's WITH sport have 0.8" lower suspension.

It is not there to make room for the AWD hardware--as someone else said, you can lower the suspension aftermarket without running into any of the hardware (although I suppose some of the clearances might drop below minimum BMW production design standards).

As far as looks go, I believe it's noticeable. 0.8" on the dimensions of the overall car is very small. However, if you look at the wheel gaps--the black space between the top of the tire and the fender, it's only an inch or two. So the 0.8" is a big % difference in the wheel gap, which is what changes the look significantly.

CALIF65GM · 10-28-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babe

they said the xi had the sport package...

is this not true

The SP on the XIs are just the steering wheel, upgraded rims and most importantly the sport seats. In addition, I believe you can also upgrade to staggered performance tires too.

KillDork · 10-30-2007, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougman

Even the xi with a sport package does not have the lowered suspension. The i coupes (with or without sport) and e90's WITH sport have 0.8" lower suspension.

It is not there to make room for the AWD hardware--as someone else said, you can lower the suspension aftermarket without running into any of the hardware (although I suppose some of the clearances might drop below minimum BMW production design standards).

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The coupes have different heights with or without suspension, it states so in the price list as well, got it in my hand now.
And as stated earlier, it's to make room for the AWD-hardware.

bobr2001 · 10-30-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougman

As far as looks go, I believe it's noticeable. 0.8" on the dimensions of the overall car is very small. However, if you look at the wheel gaps--the black space between the top of the tire and the fender, it's only an inch or two. So the 0.8" is a big % difference in the wheel gap, which is what changes the look significantly.

+1 What he said!

ssjLancer · 10-30-2007, 02:06 PM

The xi is still pretty low compared to other cars. I lightly scraped the bottom front lip(thankfully it wiped off) on those little parking blocks that I use to always clear with my old civic and lancer.

Design1314 · 10-30-2007, 02:07 PM

There are a slight height and wheel gap differences between i and xi regarding to coupes. I've compared 1 right next to the other, not a big difference but I would say about 1 inch? Also In my own opinion I like 17" wheels better than 18" on an e92. Just my opinion

iwantmye92 · 10-30-2007, 02:25 PM

I have an AW 328xi and my friend has the AW 335i and we definitely noticed the difference when we parked them side by side. My xi was looking like a monster truck compared to the nice low sporty stance of the i.

Design1314 · 10-30-2007, 02:27 PM

However XI still looking nice

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chicagosteve New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 328xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	The difference in height between the e92 i and xi is 0.8" (54.1" vs 54.9"). Its pretty unlikely that anyone will notice the difference. The e90 has much larger height difference. __________________ Retired: 2007 e92 328xi Dec 4 ED: 2008 e92 328xi Sparkling Graphite, Saddle, Premium, Sport, Step, paddles, Nav, Heated Seats, PDC, I-pod/USB.
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dougman Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328 --> 2010 E92 M3! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Even the xi with a sport package does not have the lowered suspension. The i coupes (with or without sport) and e90's WITH sport have 0.8" lower suspension. It is not there to make room for the AWD hardware--as someone else said, you can lower the suspension aftermarket without running into any of the hardware (although I suppose some of the clearances might drop below minimum BMW production design standards). As far as looks go, I believe it's noticeable. 0.8" on the dimensions of the overall car is very small. However, if you look at the wheel gaps--the black space between the top of the tire and the fender, it's only an inch or two. So the 0.8" is a big % difference in the wheel gap, which is what changes the look significantly.
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ssjLancer Private 6 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 07' 328xi Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	The xi is still pretty low compared to other cars. I lightly scraped the bottom front lip(thankfully it wiped off) on those little parking blocks that I use to always clear with my old civic and lancer.
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Design1314 Major 182 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	There are a slight height and wheel gap differences between i and xi regarding to coupes. I've compared 1 right next to the other, not a big difference but I would say about 1 inch? Also In my own opinion I like 17" wheels better than 18" on an e92. Just my opinion
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