[newoldbeemer]

Looking forward to it, OC40!

Mine's in the shop now..

[jamesems]

Originally Posted by OC40

Installed! Thank you to everyone for their feedback during my contemplation.

I'll report back tomorrow with my thoughts and pics. It looks amazing!

sweet looking forward to it

[OC40]

Bad pics, but you get the idea. I can't wait until it lowers a bit more after it settles.

Quick observations after an eight mile round trip:
- Planted and connected
- Zero body roll. Cornering is amazing. I was purposely taking comers very hard/fast.
- Better steering. It seems more connected (could be placebo)
- Bumpier but in a good way. I think it will be perfect once it settles.
- My wife loves it. She could instantly tell the difference in body roll.

I'll circle back when I have additional time with it.

Edit: I just ran an errand. I am so pleased with the lack of body roll. I brace for roll every time that I push a corner, but it never comes.

[M-terkait]

nice car bro !

[jamesems]

Originally Posted by OC40

Bad pics, but you get the idea. I can't wait until it lowers a bit more after it settles.

Quick observations after an eight mile round trip:
- Planted and connected
- Zero body roll. Cornering is amazing. I was purposely taking comers very hard/fast.
- Better steering. It seems more connected (could be placebo)
- Bumpier but in a good way. I think it will be perfect once it settles.
- My wife loves it. She could instantly tell the difference in body roll.

I'll circle back when I have additional time with it.

My thoughts exactly...glad you like it

[OC40]

Originally Posted by M-terkait

nice car bro !

Thanks!

[OC40]

Originally Posted by jamesems

My thoughts exactly...glad you like it

Thanks. Glad you enjoy yours as well.

[newoldbeemer]

Nice! How many days did it take?

[OC40]

Originally Posted by newoldbeemer

Nice! How many days did it take?

Roughly two. Dropped it off on Monday am and picked it up Wednesday am. I believe others have had similar timelines.

[rallybull]

Originally Posted by OC40

Bad pics, but you get the idea. I can't wait until it lowers a bit more after it settles.

Quick observations after an eight mile round trip:
- Planted and connected
- Zero body roll. Cornering is amazing. I was purposely taking comers very hard/fast.
- Better steering. It seems more connected (could be placebo)
- Bumpier but in a good way. I think it will be perfect once it settles.
- My wife loves it. She could instantly tell the difference in body roll.

I'll circle back when I have additional time with it.

Edit: I just ran an errand. I am so pleased with the lack of body roll. I brace for roll every time that I push a corner, but it never comes.

Congrats!! I notice you are riding on 19" wheels and likely RFTs too. Is the ride not very harsh over bumps?
EDIT: btw I totally agree about the improved steering feel. I love road feedback on my steering wheel and there is plenty of it now

[OC40]

Originally Posted by rallybull

Congrats!! I notice you are riding on 19" wheels and likely RFTs too. Is the ride not very harsh over bumps?

Thanks! I am on 19's with RF's and it's fine. I actually feel the small road imperfections more than the larger bumps, but it's not bad. My wife hasn't complained either. I imagine it will soften up a bit as the springs settle, which I think will make it perfect.

I have yet to drive on the 405, so my view may change. I'm driving to our LA office on Monday, so I will find out then. Also, someone mentioned it may be louder in the cabin with 19's, RF's and MPS but it seems the same to me.

EDIT: I am glad you are enjoying yours! Yes, the steering is fantastic. It's night and day. Did you get your lighter rims yet?

[rallybull]

Originally Posted by OC40

Thanks! I am on 19's with RF's and it's fine. I actually feel the small road imperfections more than the larger bumps, but it's not bad. My wife hasn't complained either. I imagine it will soften up a bit as the springs settle, which I think will make it perfect.

I have yet to drive on the 405, so my view may change. I'm driving to our LA office on Monday, so I will find out then. Also, someone mentioned it may be louder in the cabin with 19's, RF's and MPS but it seems the same to me.

EDIT: I am glad you are enjoying yours! Yes, the steering is fantastic. It's night and day. Did you get your lighter rims yet?

Lol, no I'm still researching away to the point of analysis paralysis !!

I'm leaning towards either the Apex EC-7 or the TSW nurburgring. Problem is that none of them are really perfect solution for me.

Moreover, the Michelins won't be available till mid Oct.

Now, seeing that you are reasonably comfortable with 19"s, I have a new set of parameters to think about -- "lightweight 19" staggered wheels"

[OC40]

Originally Posted by rallybull

Lol, no I'm still researching away to the point of analysis paralysis !!

I'm leaning towards either the Apex EC-7 or the TSW nurburgring. Problem is that none of them are really perfect solution for me.

Moreover, the Michelins won't be available till mid Oct.

Now, seeing that you are reasonably comfortable with 19"s, I have a new set of parameters to think about -- "lightweight 19" staggered wheels"

Lol. You sound like my best friend. He is still researching whether or not to get the iPhone 3G.

Go with the 19's!!! Do it!

[jamesems]

I liked the switch to 19's and michelins ss...Much better feel and look over the 18's.

[OC40]

Last update.

Took a 5 mile trip down the 405. No complaints. Smooth ride. Surprisingly, my car seems quieter as if road noise was reduced. Anyone else experience this?

Whoa! There is a an on ramp circle to get on the 405. With no cars around, I hit it at around 50 through the entire curve. It hugged the road the entire way around. Planted with zero roll. It felt like I was on a roller coaster...this could get me in trouble...

[Dinh335]

Originally Posted by OC40

Last update.

Took a 5 mile trip down the 405. No complaints. Smooth ride. Surprisingly, my car seems quieter as if road noise was reduced. Anyone else experience this?

Whoa! There is a an on ramp circle to get on the 405. With no cars around, I hit it at around 50 through the entire curve. It hugged the road the entire way around. Planted with zero roll. It felt like I was on a roller coaster...this could get me in trouble...

Great to hear, thanks for the reviews...

so... your wife doesn't' mind... so are you saying the car just feels firmer, but not really a 'harsh' ride?

or does your wife prefer a stiffer (chuckle) ride (chuckle).? In all seriousness just wondering..im so 50/50 on this and trying to get as much input as possible.

if you're on RFTs and are okay with the comfort level its encouraging to me, as i'll be switching to 19s summer michelins most likely if i go this way.

[OC40]

Originally Posted by Dinh335

Great to hear, thanks for the reviews...

so... your wife doesn't' mind... so are you saying the car just feels firmer, but not really a 'harsh' ride?

or does your wife prefer a stiffer (chuckle) ride (chuckle).? In all seriousness just wondering..im so 50/50 on this and trying to get as much input as possible.

if you're on RFTs and are okay with the comfort level its encouraging to me, as i'll be switching to 19s summer michelins most likely if i go this way.

No problem. My actually loved the ride thus far. However, we just picked up a MINI S with a few upgraded JCW suspension parts so she is used to the stiffer (chuckle) ride (double chuckle).

I am on 19 staggered RFTs and I love the ride. It's stiffer and more connected for sure, but not harsh IMO. Then again, I live in Irvine (also drive a lot in Newport) so the roads are excellent.

I will be driving around all weekend. I'll let you know what my wife and I think after logging in decent mileage.

I definitely recommend this upgrade.

[Dinh335]

Originally Posted by OC40

No problem. My actually loved the ride thus far. However, we just picked up a MINI S with a few upgraded JCW suspension parts so she is used to the stiffer (chuckle) ride (double chuckle).

I am on 19 staggered RFTs and I love the ride. It's stiffer and more connected for sure, but not harsh IMO. Then again, I live in Irvine (also drive a lot in Newport) so the roads are excellent.

I will be driving around all weekend. I'll let you know what my wife and I think after logging in decent mileage.

I definitely recommend this upgrade.

Great, can't wait to hear more..this is super encouraging...

how would you comment on other comments made about it..like "Wow..ride a lot harsher than stock" or "rides like an EVO or STI"... to me those made it sound almost too sporty but your review seems more like its tuned like a proper 'sport suspension' on a sports sedan but not all out sports car.

Thanks!

[bmrm396]

if ur 50/50 then it really sounds like uve made up ur mind and just makin sure theres nothing to persuade u otherwise ... sounds like u gotta go for it dude!

[Dinh335]

Originally Posted by bmrm396

if ur 50/50 then it really sounds like uve made up ur mind and just makin sure theres nothing to persuade u otherwise ... sounds like u gotta go for it dude!

ha, i like your logic... i'd do it today if i didn't have to cart around a 2 YO and a wife thru DC streets.

[OC40]

Originally Posted by Dinh335

Great, can't wait to hear more..this is super encouraging...

how would you comment on other comments made about it..like "Wow..ride a lot harsher than stock" or "rides like an EVO or STI"... to me those made it sound almost too sporty but your review seems more like its tuned like a proper 'sport suspension' on a sports sedan but not all out sports car.

Thanks!

It is a bit harsher but I felt the stock MSport suspension was too soft. I just do not feel that it is too harsh. I feel like it became stiffer more than it became harsh

I believe it is now a proper sports suspension but not an all out sports car. I recall a few others making similar remarks.

I haven't driven an EVO or STI. I can compare it to an S5, MINI S with JCW suspension upgrades and an M3. It's been a while since I have driven the S5 but I remember that my ass hurt afterward. I feel like the MPS ride is somewhere between the MINI S (with 17 RFTs) and M3 (with 19 RFTs), if that makes sense?

Though, I'm not sure how the back seat feels...you might want a cushion for the kiddie seat

[rallybull]

Originally Posted by jamesems

I liked the switch to 19's and michelins ss...Much better feel and look over the 18's.

better comfort too??