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I think it's $400 more. To some the height adjustability may be worth it, but for me it isn't based on previous experiences. I have never adjusted the height on coilover kits in the past once initially set, and I like the H&R drop; I wouldn't want to be any lower nor any higher.
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12-01-2013, 02:18 AM | #46 |
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Do you know if the MPS springs are progressive or linear? With the H&R springs, they give a variable rate (as they should), but what is(are) the number(s) for the MPS springs?
Great review, SedanClan. Very informative and detailed. And pricing on the complete setup is definitely in the Blistein/H&R corner. It would be ideal if you could somehow get your hands on a MPS equipped car and offer your review on it as well. |
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Last night I performed a number of power oversteer rear wheel drifts while in Sport+. FUN! Very predictable and poised. |
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After putting a couple thousand miles on the new setup I can affirm... This setup makes you want to drive!!! My gas mileage has gone down so much since the upgrade! I just can't keep my foot out of it! Ride is by no means bumpy or harsh, it truly is just right. There are so many places on my commute where bumps were so much more exaggerated by the old suspension. The new setup absorbs and moves on... No fuss. And I couldn't agree more on the feedback. The steering wheel is so much more alive and I feel like I know what all four corners are up to when I'm pushing it. Yes. There is a little more road noise. Yes there is a little more vibration. No, it does not bother me in the slightest. A drive in my wife's VW GLI reminds me just how quiet the 328 is. I'm still just so disappointed in BMW for not making a setup like this standard in the sport model. Leave the cushy crap to the "luxury" line. Every time I walk out to my car I am completely satisfied with the look and every corner I take tells me "you made the right choice!!!" |
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I'm with you 100%. My gas mileage has gone down.............I'm inducing power-oversteer all over my city.........and know that I'll need to replace my tires much sooner than I anticipated. This set-up really is THAT GOOD! P.S. Your car looks good man! |
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01-24-2014, 03:08 AM | #53 |
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You're not rubbing on this setup? Why? What kind of alignment did you do?
I'm rubbing with a 245/35/20 and on dinan springs.
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I installed the combination in baseline with 235/45r17 Michelin PSS. These tires are about one inch smaller in diameter, so there's more space under the fender. Also, the car is a half inch lower due to smaller diameter of tires.
It's fascinating to see how much instant information I was not getting when i was floating around with the old "boat." I love this new established connection between my butt and the road, but it could be tiring in case of long driving on a bumpy road. What i really love is its night and day performance improvement. Body roll is mostly eliminated in all four ways. Also, I could go much faster on the canyon roads with tires not even squealing (so much improvement in grip at corners!), while the old boat with stock shocks would be already on the other side of the road at the speed. |
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Thanks! I wrote it here to honor you and the other predecessor's reviews which were very helpful. Like your car, getting 19" wheels will complete desired look as well. With these shocks, it's great to have an option to switch to H&R super sport springs if needed.
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Does it crash or hit the bump stops on big dips. Biggest problem I have with H&R with stock strut is the front would bottom out big time on big dips/uneven roads. Potholes are to be avoided but if I do hit one it hits hard due to the soft struts.
Contemplating in getting the Bilstein Sport to match the H&R Sport but want to make sure that after the change the car will be able to handle the bad roads. |
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I have sports + b8. Still thought it was to soft. Coming from 135i kw SC with m3 sway. My 135i handle 10x better. I'm adding m3 Front control arm and front strut bar this week. Hopefully the car is more planted. If not. Sway bar for front and back. And this is coming from 135i. B8 shocks helps front from crashing but I still think it's to soft. Maybe I should have gone coilover route. But I hate adjusting the ride height. It's annoying.
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