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      07-11-2018, 12:03 AM   #1
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Feedback on M Performance Suspension

I just got it installed 2 days back and still breaking it in. The car drives fantastic! It actually feels more comfortable and stiff at the same time. Body roll is almost gone. The steering on-center feel is tight and solid and that weird vague feeling is now gone. Having Michelin's Pilot 4S also makes a difference in handling. What's most impressive is the way the suspension handles dips/bumps. The car just glides over.

Definitely recommended!
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Here are some pictures. I added some brightness to show the 10mm drop.
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Next mod is to replace chrome grills with black ones and add a rear M performance diffuser.
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Thanks for sharing. Also - very nice 403M wheels.

The Suspension forum will attract more comments and feedback. :-)
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Car looks awesome!

Did you get the MP4S tires when you got the new suspension, or did you have those tires with the base suspension ?
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Car looks awesome!

Did you get the MP4S tires when you got the new suspension, or did you have those tires with the base suspension ?
Thanks!

I had PSS before and now 4S, both on stock sport suspension. They did improve the ride from a 5/10 to a 7/10 rating, IMO. But the car still felt loose and vague.

The M Perf suspension took it to a new level. I rate the ride a 9.5/10 now. Only complaint is that steering doesn't feel that different in Sport mode and feels almost same as comfort. However the steering does feel significantly better than stock, I mean significantly! It feels tight and no more vagueness, handles dips/bumps like a breeze. Car handles great with minimal to none body roll in normal turns. Chassis feels stiff and taut, reminds me of E90.

I almost went from selling the car to now wanting to keep it for another 3-4 years at least, that's how much I love the ride now.
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Where did you get it installed? How much?
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Where did you get it installed? How much?
From a dealership outside my city.

Paid $400.
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So the m performance suspension is springs + shocks ?
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So the m performance suspension is springs + shocks ?
Yes, that's true!
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I love the drop and ride of the M performance suspension as well!

If you put the car in sport mode the steering should get heavier.
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I love the drop and ride of the M performance suspension as well!

If you put the car in sport mode the steering should get heavier.
Actually it is more tight in Sport but difference is not that much compared to comfort...

Could be due to the tires or roads that I am driving on...
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