E9x Rear Subframe differences????

tryingtobebest · 08-20-2015, 09:08 PM

Hi, before I get flamed, I am not a noob to forums world and i know it must of been answered here somewhere, maybe in some other words but I cant find this answer quickly!

I have 2009 335D, will rear subframe from 2011 335iS (COUPE) be identical and interchange without modification with my current one???

My logic tells me that all E9x's will be the same, except M's! But i want to hear an answer from a person who knows this 100%

PS: For people who is wondering, im trying to build spare subframe on the floor (Powder coat it + M3 sub bushings + Mfactory diff bushings + Swaybar) and then swap it with mine

Thanks everyone

justpete · 08-20-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tryingtobebest

Hi, before I get flamed, I am not a noob to forums world and i know it must of been answered here somewhere, maybe in some other words but I cant find this answer quickly!

I have 2009 335D, will rear subframe from 2011 335iS (COUPE) be identical and interchange without modification with my current one???

My logic tells me that all E9x's will be the same, except M's! But i want to hear an answer from a person who knows this 100%

PS: For people who is wondering, im trying to build spare subframe on the floor (Powder coat it + M3 sub bushings + Mfactory diff bushings + Swaybar) and then swap it with mine

Thanks everyone

Compare part numbers on RealOEM, pretty much the easiest way to be sure, I think. Good luck.

feuer · 08-20-2015, 11:40 PM

All e9x subframe would fit. There are basically 2 variations but physically they are identical and will bolt up just fine. Even m3 subframe. The upright is different though.

e46mpwr · 08-21-2015, 07:17 PM

If the M3 subframe fits up, can you hookup the M3 LSD to the tranny on the 335d without a custom driveshaft? I'd be interested in that swap!

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

All e9x subframe would fit. There are basically 2 variations but physically they are identical and will bolt up just fine. Even m3 subframe. The upright is different though.

feuer · 08-21-2015, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e46mpwr

If the M3 subframe fits up, can you hookup the M3 LSD to the tranny on the 335d without a custom driveshaft? I'd be interested in that swap!

No, and I advise strongly against it.
E9x is a decade old model now and because of it there are lot better and also cheaper LSD units than the m3 LSD.
It will simply nothing more that just a waist of time and resources even if you have one available for free.
5 years ago yes, now definitely no. Not worth it. Not even for bragging rights.

e46mpwr · 08-24-2015, 11:50 AM

Sorry if this is off the original topic, but what LSD would you recommend?

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

No, and I advise strongly against it.
E9x is a decade old model now and because of it there are lot better and also cheaper LSD units than the m3 LSD.
It will simply nothing more that just a waist of time and resources even if you have one available for free.
5 years ago yes, now definitely no. Not worth it. Not even for bragging rights.

melloww22 · 08-24-2015, 12:49 PM

Lookup "Quaife LSD" or "MFactory LSD"

feuer · 08-24-2015, 01:57 PM

+1 on MFactory LSD currently best company to deal with.

techwhiz · 08-24-2015, 05:58 PM

+1 for M-Factory.
I have one in my car.

e46mpwr · 08-24-2015, 08:03 PM

Awesome thanks guys. The MFactory LSD price is much more reasonable than what I expected.

tryingtobebest · 08-25-2015, 06:10 AM

+1 For Mfactory customer service from me too, just bushings not a diff yet!

Tom Droze · 08-25-2015, 07:32 AM

Just another satisfied customer singing the praises of MFactory.

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feuer Major General 4277 Rep 9,209 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	All e9x subframe would fit. There are basically 2 variations but physically they are identical and will bolt up just fine. Even m3 subframe. The upright is different though.
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