[jpsimon]

Originally Posted by monkiboy

i think you're right based and that seems be the feedback on these forums. the adaptive m suspension is supposed to be quite good and a huge improvement over standard. i'd be interested to hear what you do to your build to tighten up response and if at all to damping/rebound/compression/roll, etc to meet your subaru experience standards. where you on stock STI suspension? any suspension chassis or steering improvements/upgrades?

i think the single thing i'll miss the most once my subaru sells is the flat bottom DAMD steering wheel and the STI 13:1 steering rack i installed. changed the car so dramatically and the m sport steering wheel doesn't compare but the steering angle adjustment on the fly on the 340 seems great.

The STi was stock, but man was it so nice even in that form. It really gave you confidence turning in. The stock suspension in the 340 is the opposite.

Honestly at first I didn't like the steering wheel feel on the 340, but I've since gotten used to it. I do think it's still too light, but it's not that big of a deal any more.

I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do with the suspension on the 340 yet. There's a thread where one guy did a bunch of suspension tweaks that looked pretty good... I need to find that again.

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by jpsimon

The STi was stock, but man was it so nice even in that form. It really gave you confidence turning in. The stock suspension in the 340 is the opposite.

Honestly at first I didn't like the steering wheel feel on the 340, but I've since gotten used to it. I do think it's still too light, but it's not that big of a deal any more.

I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do with the suspension on the 340 yet. There's a thread where one guy did a bunch of suspension tweaks that looked pretty good... I need to find that again.

if you do find it and can remember, please share it here so i have it to reference. i can have a poor memory and having it saved here would be great to check out. thanks!

[JDMAF]

I have a different feeling about my STi's - had a 2012 and a 2015 - the 2012 was modded to about 350/370 wheel and was a torque monster. Very fast and very loud. The 2015 was a simple stage 2 and far more civilized. Still it was hard as hell over bumps and used to beat the crap out of me. Loud too so that I couldnt really use the hands free phone. I did enjoy driving it but got to the point where I found great relief when i'd drive my other cars. Realized I wanted something more refined. I'm OK if the 340 I'm getting soon doesnt handle like a go kart. I think i will enjoy it all the more.

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by JDMAF

I have a different feeling about my STi's - had a 2012 and a 2015 - the 2012 was modded to about 350/370 wheel and was a torque monster. Very fast and very loud. The 2015 was a simple stage 2 and far more civilized. Still it was hard as hell over bumps and used to beat the crap out of me. Loud too so that I couldnt really use the hands free phone. I did enjoy driving it but got to the point where I found great relief when i'd drive my other cars. Realized I wanted something more refined. I'm OK if the 340 I'm getting soon doesnt handle like a go kart. I think i will enjoy it all the more.

i can relate. i think as an enthusiast you go through phases. at least most of us. i remember being on BCs in the subie with 14k spring rates not knowing what i was doing and loving every minute of it before tarmac IIs, AST 4300s, ohlins, custom bilstein shocks and swift springs; different phases and levels of modification. i often get in my folks' lexus e300 and relish in the differences at times. but boy oh boy nothing replaces having nearly 475 whp/wtq at your beck and call and dual EWGs blaring at 30psi on a twin-scroll set up... man!

this is why i need to figure out a way to have four vehicles, haha.

[JDMAF]

Originally Posted by monkiboy

i can relate. i think as an enthusiast you go through phases. at least most of us. i remember being on BCs in the subie with 14k spring rates not knowing what i was doing and loving every minute of it before tarmac IIs, AST 4300s, ohlins, custom bilstein shocks and swift springs; different phases and levels of modification. i often get in my folks' lexus e300 and relish in the differences at times. but boy oh boy nothing replaces having nearly 475 whp/wtq at your beck and call and dual EWGs blaring at 30psi on a twin-scroll set up... man!

this is why i need to figure out a way to have four vehicles, haha.

Rather amazing what those little boxers are capable of frankly. Really enjoyed my STi's and the STi community I found really great too. Not everybody "gets" the whole WRX/STi thing and still fewer would ever consider owning one. Those that do are invariably real car guys (and gals)

[monkiboy]

was looking forward to april programming but came out worse than march so that's no help. maybe may will be more promising, although not likely.

[monkiboy]

NEW news is EXCITING news - finally got my vessel assignment!

04.05 vessel assigned and shipped aboard "tamerlane"
04.17 estimated arrival @ VPC in baltimore
05.01 estimated arrival @ dealership

[MUFCbmwbear]

Passing ya! Looks like Tamerlane is making a pit stop in Le Havre France

[monkiboy]

tracking the "tamerlane" on marinetraffic and 2wglobal is pretty fun...

can't get here soon enough!

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by MUFCbmwbear

Passing ya! Looks like Tamerlane is making a pit stop in Le Havre France

just saw this, haha. you using the mobile app? using the website through the phone is not a fun experience!

[MUFCbmwbear]

yea, using the app.

[monkiboy]

not able to track currently as "vessel is out of range" but was supposed to arrive today and looks like it has been pushed for arrival tomorrow, 4/18. very eager for them to receive at port so I can get more detailed info from bmw genius folks on arrival at dealership!

[MUFCbmwbear]

Looks like Tamerlane is just passing by Virginia Beach/Norfolk now. You beat my Wisdom Ace, damn u

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by MUFCbmwbear

Looks like Tamerlane is just passing by Virginia Beach/Norfolk now. You beat my Wisdom Ace, damn u

pretty exciting!

[monkiboy]

ok so car is at VPC. because I'm getting the MPPSK and kidney grills looks like it's going to take a while probably more so because of the former than the latter. so, car leaves the 29th (10 day work order completion) and arrives at dealer the 30th of april.

we shall see. if it all goes to schedule it will be 7 weeks from order to arrival at dealer which is pretty good I think!

[MUFCbmwbear]

Wow thats a long VPC lead time.
Wisdom ace arrived to Baltimore last nite.

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by MUFCbmwbear

Wow thats a long VPC lead time.
Wisdom ace arrived to Baltimore last nite.

congrats on your vessel arriving! when did you order again?

[monkiboy]

ok so NEW update is car is coming sooner than estimated yesterday!

new info states:

04.18 arrival @ VPC in baltimore
04.21 VPC work order complete, on trailer, and en route to dealer
04.24 arrival at dealer

basically cut a whole week off of the work order schedule over night. if true, that's awesome.

that's just about six weeks for custom build - not too shabby!

[MUFCbmwbear]

Nice!
I ordered 2/8/17
Car shipped SA 3/10 or so

[Big Nodge]

Originally Posted by jpsimon

The STi was stock, but man was it so nice even in that form. It really gave you confidence turning in. The stock suspension in the 340 is the opposite.

Honestly at first I didn't like the steering wheel feel on the 340, but I've since gotten used to it. I do think it's still too light, but it's not that big of a deal any more.

I'm not sure exactly what I'm going to do with the suspension on the 340 yet. There's a thread where one guy did a bunch of suspension tweaks that looked pretty good... I need to find that again.

I'm not sure if you were referring to my susoension thread, but I can relate to you guys. I came from a series of modified A4s and the OEM adaptive suspension on my 340xi was way, way too soft for my taste. Massive body roll. This thread has lots of discussion of suspension options and the info on what I ultimately did. I freaking love the car now (MPPSK plus suspension mods). I do get some creaking from the rear with my setup though, actually taking it in next week to get it looked at. But the handling is much tighter without being unduly harsh. Hope it helps.

Enjoy the ride monkiboy, I loved tracking mine on the boat too.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1294438

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by Big Nodge

I'm not sure if you were referring to my susoension thread, but I can relate to you guys. I came from a series of modified A4s and the OEM adaptive suspension on my 340xi was way, way too soft for my taste. Massive body roll. This thread has lots of discussion of suspension options and the info on what I ultimately did. I freaking love the car now (MPPSK plus suspension mods). I do get some creaking from the rear with my setup though, actually taking it in next week to get it looked at. But the handling is much tighter without being unduly harsh. Hope it helps.

Enjoy the ride monkiboy, I loved tracking mine on the boat too.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1294438

thanks for the post and link. i'll head over and check it out now!

[jpsimon]

Originally Posted by Big Nodge

I'm not sure if you were referring to my susoension thread, but I can relate to you guys. I came from a series of modified A4s and the OEM adaptive suspension on my 340xi was way, way too soft for my taste. Massive body roll. This thread has lots of discussion of suspension options and the info on what I ultimately did. I freaking love the car now (MPPSK plus suspension mods). I do get some creaking from the rear with my setup though, actually taking it in next week to get it looked at. But the handling is much tighter without being unduly harsh. Hope it helps.

Enjoy the ride monkiboy, I loved tracking mine on the boat too.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1294438

I think it was your thread, thanks!