[tboooe]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

I've read that KW sits very low but I'm not sure if that issue has since been corrected.

Personally, I would prefer stock height or minimal drop for practicality reasons. I hate to be the idiot that is always worried about scraping his/her bumper.

Yeah KW has issues sometimes. On my Audi S5 the rear sat too low. They eventually sent me spacers and a new spring. The ride was great though!

I am personally waiting for Bilstein to come out with a comfort series for my F36. The drop range is more reasonable 10-40mm. I would like a 25mm drop which would be perfect for my daily driver.

[focal]

another way to put it. I'm not good enough driver to explore the true limits of the car. If I was that good of a driver I'd probably want coil overs. I prefer a better chassis over more engine. Muscle car, 0-60 sprints or street racing isn't my purpose for tuning. I just want to enjoy the turns, on ramps and have a sense of security when I change lanes. To me a better chassis is active safety with HUGE perks.

The visual appearance of a modest drop doesn't hurt and I appreciate closing the wheel gaps. Functionally the MPS drop is ideal. Rarely do I need to worry about scraping. All my research prior to getting the MPS compared to coils and the minimum drop was too much.

In hindsight, maybe I could have gotten the x-drive model and gone with DHP + Dinan springs/shockwave and been satisfied. Going with a RWD model had some early apprehension, but for the most part, winter mobility hasn't been an issue. There are so many options with a 3 series but I stuck to my guns, plans and budget. I purposely chose the RWD, N20 engine for the lighter weight upfront and the 6MT. Knowing the handling is better on a MPS 328i than a MPS 335i.

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by focal

another way to put it. I'm not good enough driver to explore the true limits of the car. If I was that good of a driver I'd probably want coil overs. I prefer a better chassis over more engine. Muscle car, 0-60 sprints or street racing isn't my purpose for tuning. I just want to enjoy the turns, on ramps and have a sense of security when I change lanes. To me a better chassis is active safety with HUGE perks.

The visual appearance of a modest drop doesn't hurt and I appreciate closing the wheel gaps. Functionally the MPS drop is ideal. Rarely do I need to worry about scraping. All my research prior to getting the MPS compared to coils and the minimum drop was too much.

In hindsight, maybe I could have gotten the x-drive model and gone with DHP + Dinan springs/shockwave and been satisfied. Going with a RWD model had some early apprehension, but for the most part, winter mobility hasn't been an issue. There are so many options with a 3 series but I stuck to my guns, plans and budget. I purposely chose the RWD, N20 engine for the lighter weight upfront and the 6MT. Knowing the handling is better on a MPS 328i than a MPS 335i.

Not good enough of a driver to explore the true limits of the car....yet purposely chose the 328i over the 335i because of handling. Sounds contradictory!

Now here's a question: does anyone know the part numbers for the individual shocks in the MPS kit?

[focal]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

Not good enough of a driver to explore the true limits of the car....yet purposely chose the 328i over the 335i because of handling. Sounds contradictory!

Now here's a question: does anyone know the part numbers for the individual shocks in the MPS kit?

yes, this was a "in theory" weight is bad decision

but driving a M235 and my 328 w/ MPS, the weight savings up front are noticeable.

[Sharp_Cai]

Pictures uploaded!!!

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

Pictures uploaded!!!

Where?????

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Where?????

Frist page

[tboooe]

That car looks lower than I expected. What is the distance between top of tire and fender? Can you fit your index finger (keeping in straight and horizontal) in between top of tire and fender? If thats the kind of drop I'm looking for too!

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by tboooe

That car looks lower than I expected. What is the distance between top of tire and fender? Can you fit your index finger (keeping in straight and horizontal) in between top of tire and fender? If thats the kind of drop I'm looking for too!

Yes, it is about two finger's distance.

[focal]

VERY NICE! nice setup with the full MP kit add ons

[aksi]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

It feels more stiffer than M sports suspension. Can't really tell if it minimizes the body roll since I only have it on for 3 hrs.

It lowers 10mm both front and rear. The kit comes with the springs and shocks. I didn't even open the kit..haha. A local tuner shop did everything for me.

Minimized body roll on my car significantly. Instant difference.

And those who think 10mm drop (from m sport suspension) is not enough drop, try this suspension and see of that is not enough. A huge difference even in looks after it gets MPS compared to your stock ones. Besides, if you have m performance splitter etc, you will be glad you are not lower than this. It does look very nice with the MPS.

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by aksi

Minimized body roll on my car significantly. Instant difference.

And those who think 10mm drop (from m sport suspension) is not enough drop, try this suspension and see of that is not enough. A huge difference even in looks after it gets MPS compared to your stock ones. Besides, if you have m performance splitter etc, you will be glad you are not lower than this. It does look very nice with the MPS.

Yeah, I can feel that now. I like this set up a lot. Right now, I am dealing with the driver side front has 1cm higher than the passenger side. Plus, the car pulls to the right when drive hard.

[aksi]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

Yeah, I can feel that now. I like this set up a lot. Right now, I am dealing with the driver side front has 1cm higher than the passenger side. Plus, the car pulls to the right when drive hard.

You should go get it checked. Does not sound right since mine did not do that

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by aksi

You should go get it checked. Does not sound right since mine did not do that

Getting it checked tmr. My front driverside is 10mm higher than the passenger side. Both rear sides r fine.

[aksi]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

Getting it checked tmr. My front driverside is 10mm higher than the passenger side. Both rear sides r fine.

here are the pictures you have asked me. It is kind of hard to see, sorry, but you can tell they are the same height. I also measured right after the pictures with a piece of paper and a pen (only things I had at that time), and confirmed they are the same height.

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by aksi

here are the pictures you have asked me. It is kind of hard to see, sorry, but you can tell they are the same height. I also measured right after the pictures with a piece of paper and a pen (only things I had at that time), and confirmed they are the same height.

What's the distance between tire to the fender? Why mine looks lower than yours.

[aksi]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

What's the distance between tire to the fender? Why mine looks lower than yours.

That, I will have to measure tomorrow. Fender to tire might be hard because it is too short. I will measure to the center of the wheel.

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by aksi

That, I will have to measure tomorrow. Fender to tire might be hard because it is too short. I will measure to the center of the wheel.

The distance is about 2 index fingers on my car. I'm not too worried right now since my car doesn't pull right and I am going to my local dealership this Friday to let the expert take look at it.

[aksi]

Originally Posted by Sharp_Cai

The distance is about 2 index fingers on my car. I'm not too worried right now since my car doesn't pull right and I am going to my local dealership this Friday to let the expert take look at it.

Yeah have a dealership check it out. Mine was installed at a dealer.

[Sharp_Cai]

My front M suspension had a loud knocking noise yesterday. I took my car to the dealership today and SA told me the two front springs are loose. What the hell!! Brand new suspension kit with less than 2 weeks already failed. Now, my local shop is tearing down the suspension and charge me 2 hours of labor.

[tboooe]

So sorry to hear that....ditch MPS and go for Bilsteins!!!!

In all seriousness, how can the front springs be loose? It doesnt make sense to me.

Why should you have pay to any labor? Seems like either a defective product or a bad install.

[Sharp_Cai]

Originally Posted by tboooe

So sorry to hear that....ditch MPS and go for Bilsteins!!!!

In all seriousness, how can the front springs be loose? It doesnt make sense to me.

Why should you have pay to any labor? Seems like either a defective product or a bad install.

Cuz It was installed at local tuner shop, but all parts are OEM.

I would buy a set of Bilsteins if I know they have the 10mm - 30mm kit.