12-13-2012, 01:44 AM | #155 |
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Hmm the drop actually looks like the same height as my M Sport. This kinda aligns with bananachipz comment that your part # is for the M Sport springs.
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12-13-2012, 12:47 PM | #156 | |
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I'm actually ok with it though...I can't imagine a more FIRM ride. The dampeners/ARBs have changed the handling of the car DRASTICALLY. Going off of purely non-track, winter tire impressions versus STOCK suspension: 1. Body roll has been reduced about 65% 2. Lane change maneuvers without body roll about 50% 3. Off/On ramp speed stability - I've gained about 20 mph without losing control of the car (limited by my standard seats lack of side bolsters!) 4. Turn in crispness - increased by about 75% All in all, it's probably a combination of the M Sport Springs/ARBs + Upgraded Dampeners, but I'd like to think the $1500 I spent on the "suspension kit" was why it's all amazing now...
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12-15-2012, 02:35 AM | #157 | |
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I don't think it will be that much firmer, I would go back to BMW and say that you want the extra 10mm drop. |
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12-16-2012, 12:52 AM | #158 | |
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I believe the rate increase is like 48% firmer than the standard suspension and 34% firmer than the sport suspension, that's a good bit firmer. Plus, as you note, they lower the car by 10mm lower than the sport suspension. I'd like to try those springs with my adaptive dampers. |
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12-16-2012, 12:54 AM | #159 | |
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I think that's what you meant, just wanted to make sure. |
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12-16-2012, 12:58 AM | #160 | |
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Yes it is firmer, but it doesn't feel like the ride is ruined or something. And since the F3x has such an improved ride over the E9x I think the ride will still be just fine for most people. But I might not the best judge of what is acceptable since I'm running 20's with ultra low profile and soon coilovers on top of that |
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12-16-2012, 06:26 AM | #161 | |
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Finally I got the very confirmed reply from my local bmw dealer after M Performance parts are released for purchase (considered as upgrading your bimmer). If your car is either in Sport or M Sport package, springs would be retained and new shocks are required, as well as the front & rear sway bars are required to installed too. Hope this can help a bit for u guys ^ ^. |
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12-16-2012, 03:15 PM | #163 | |
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Yes bro., u r rite too. I am so doubt that if just the shocks and F & R sway bars upgraded but still using the same spring, your car won't be have the best suspension's performance especially on present Sport package, I hate the sound and feeling of stock spring, feeling I am bouncing on even on a slightly unflat or bumpy road |
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12-16-2012, 05:50 PM | #164 |
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Did you purchase through your dealer. I think you might need a different p/n for the front springs if you have a manual or auto. Any info??
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Now that the springs and struts have settled (I've put on 350 miles), the squat is nice, and the ride isn't too bad. I'm still waiting to get word from my SA. I would obviously like the correct red springs, but since I refused to pay for it, beggars can't be choosers.
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12-16-2012, 10:41 PM | #166 |
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Here's what worked for me; BMW has an EKT catalog that is available online (google is your friend) and i used that to cross reference the M Performance suspension parts - the springs - that was required for my car (you have to provide your vin).. then i went to the dealers parts dept and had them check my research. They then used their BMW EKT catalog access to determine and verify the required parts for my M suspension retrofit project. And every part number matched exactly.. btw, that's where I learned that the stock ARB's did not have to be replaced.
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12-17-2012, 03:20 AM | #167 |
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Wish this kit was not like this. Want to keep the car oem but be able to perform better on the track. That $2000 might be better saved towards a new car purchase but nothing is harder to do than to not get it NOW! Lol.
My name is phil. I am an addict (to modding). It hurts telling myself to just drive the heck out of it stock. |
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12-17-2012, 07:40 AM | #168 | |
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Springs need to be upgraded regardless of what suspension you have. |
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12-17-2012, 09:57 PM | #169 |
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Should rather than need.
I'm honestly doing fine with M sport springs and the M Perf Struts...
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UPDATE: Springs are now in the united states, a number of them. Parts department said I could get them on the car by FRIDAY - and they are covering the re-installation free of charge since it was the wrong part.
Will I need red calipers to match the red springs?? #firstworldproblems
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12-19-2012, 12:43 PM | #171 | |
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Did you confirm the CORRECT rear sway bar #? You sent the front, but the original # for the rear was considered incorrect in the ETK... Can you find out which one you got installed? Thanks man!!!! |
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12-19-2012, 01:16 PM | #172 |
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Sorry banana for confusion, the rear was unchanged according to them, they were only waiting on the correct front...did you order the springs yet, they said it was "unlocked" for the NA market yesterday.
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It's a kit, all or none apparently. But of course, sold separately!
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12-19-2012, 07:51 PM | #175 |
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i wish the difference between m sport and m performance was more than 10mm though, i wish it was more like 20mm
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The swaybars are in though.... Saga continues! |
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