1996 328i: standart vs sport package

[Herman Chan <hermanc2@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Yuri Mekhanik asked:
> Hi,
> would somebody explain to me whether there is a real difference
> in suspension setup between 96'(E36) 328i with and without sport package
> option?
> Package description says - "... sport suspension...".
> How really "sport" is it?

I've read that for a 325i sport, the difference was:

- - Spring rates +15% front and rear
- - Shock rates +25% front and rear
- - Drop -15mm front, -10mm rear (an M3 is 30mm lower)
- - Front anti-roll bar 24 to 25.5mm
- - Rear anti-roll bar 15 to 18mm

The 328i sport is probably similar.

> The reason I'm asking is  - Is that worth trying to get 328i with sport
> package or a standard 328i will do just fine?
> Yes, I do driving school, I've never had a BMW before, this is the time
> to replace my "weekend warrior" and I can get not a bad deal for
> 96'328i, but no sport package.

If you really want the factory sport pkg, the suspension parts alone list
for $1300+.  Aftermarket would be cheaper and more effective.

Herman

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