What exactly are the differences between a standard 330d / 335d and a D3?
I see quite a few forum questions on here about springs, dampers, brakes etc and many comments about them being the same as various models of regular BMW models but don't see how that can be right. Alpina ride and handling is meant to be so much better than standard and it can't be just not having run-flats as anyone can do that to any standard car.
Is there a definitive guide to the alternative specification of the spring / damper / bushing of an Alpina v the model its largely based on? I.e., could I buy the Alpina spec parts and set up a regular F30 330d to ride and handle exactly as a D3? (ok, the engine performance is a different thing).
Chassis differences D3?
Understand where you're coming from, however the posts you've seen refer to E3* series cars. While some of the springs may be from elsewhere in the BMW range (not sure how accurate this observation is though) the dampers are Alpina specific.
For F3* series the spring and damper rates/adaptive damper settings - bespoke to Alpina.
Also you cannot legitimately buy Alpina parts and retro fit to a non-Alpina BMW as Alpina only supply cars to a verified Alpina chassis number.
For F3* series the spring and damper rates/adaptive damper settings - bespoke to Alpina.
Also you cannot legitimately buy Alpina parts and retro fit to a non-Alpina BMW as Alpina only supply cars to a verified Alpina chassis number.
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