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      04-14-2018, 03:58 PM   #67
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If i am not mistaken, the M-Sport suspension lowers the car by 10-15mm when compared to a non M-Sport correct?

The B12-Pro Kit lowers it even furthur by 30-40mm? (when used with eibach springs).

Leebmann24 (my local dealer) claims on their website that the performance springs lowers the car by 10mm front and 20mm rear when compared to M-Sport.

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If i am not mistaken, the M-Sport suspension lowers the car by 10-15mm when compared to a non M-Sport correct?

The B12-Pro Kit lowers it even furthur by 30-40mm? (when used with eibach springs).

Leebmann24 (my local dealer) claims on their website that the performance springs lowers the car by 10mm front and 20mm rear when compared to M-Sport.
That sounds about right. The pro-kit is pretty aggressive
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I've asked this in another thread but no advice so I'll ask again....

Has anyone looked into getting BMWP Springs that are 1 step stiffer than recommended by their VIN? Motivation here is to get less drop.
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I've asked this in another thread but no advice so I'll ask again....

Has anyone looked into getting BMWP Springs that are 1 step stiffer than recommended by their VIN? Motivation here is to get less drop.
I have not heard of anyone doing that. The drop with the Performance springs is pretty minimal. BMW states 25mm drop for the standard suspension and a 10mm drop for the sport suspension, if I'm not mistaken.

I have the BMWPS on my car and have no problems at all. Just right ride height, imo.
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I have not heard of anyone doing that. The drop with the Performance springs is pretty minimal. BMW states 25mm drop for the standard suspension and a 10mm drop for the sport suspension, if I'm not mistaken.

I have the BMWPS on my car and have no problems at all. Just right ride height, imo.
If the picture in your signature is with the BMWPS, that is a nice ride height.
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If the picture in your signature is with the BMWPS, that is a nice ride height.
Yes, with the BMWPS.
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I've asked this in another thread but no advice so I'll ask again....

Has anyone looked into getting BMWP Springs that are 1 step stiffer than recommended by their VIN? Motivation here is to get less drop.
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If the picture in your signature is with the BMWPS, that is a nice ride height.
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I have not heard of anyone doing that. The drop with the Performance springs is pretty minimal. BMW states 25mm drop for the standard suspension and a 10mm drop for the sport suspension, if I'm not mistaken.

I have the BMWPS on my car and have no problems at all. Just right ride height, imo.
Esteban and I have pretty similar setups, I've been very happy with my ride height. It's low enough to look good and lose the "4wd" look, but I haven't had a single issue with bumps or speed humps.
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Esteban and I have pretty similar setups, I've been very happy with my ride height. It's low enough to look good and lose the "4wd" look, but I haven't had a single issue with bumps or speed humps.
Thanks for the feedback. I've got Koni yellows on the way and now have to decide whether to spring for the springs. I told myself I was only going to replace dampers, but, am weakening toward the springs.

Funny.. I remember telling myself when I put in the sport package and M arms that was the end. At least my mounting hardware is relatively fresh.
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Thanks for the feedback. I've got Koni yellows on the way and now have to decide whether to spring for the springs. I told myself I was only going to replace dampers, but, am weakening toward the springs.

Funny.. I remember telling myself when I put in the sport package and M arms that was the end. At least my mounting hardware is relatively fresh.
Hopefully you won't have a problem ordering the Performance springs if you decide to go that route. Another member recently tried to order the Performance suspension and it was NLA at a couple of places he tried.
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Hopefully you won't have a problem ordering the Performance springs if you decide to go that route. Another member recently tried to order the Performance suspension and it was NLA at a couple of places he tried.
I believe the springs are available. Just not the whole kit. For some reason the whole kit was showing as deeply discounted a couple of weeks ago so maybe it's being discontinued.
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Speaking of your hood, any more thoughts on painting it? Or still on the fence...

Maybe waiting to be inspired?
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Speaking of your hood, any more thoughts on painting it? Or still on the fence...

Maybe waiting to be inspired?
I have a new project lined up
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I have a new project lined up
For your car? After all, this is 1ADDICTS and we're always eager to see new upgrades for Tobias. How about a hint.
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For your car? After all, this is 1ADDICTS and we're always eager to see new upgrades for Tobias. How about a hint.
Hahaha alright here's a hint; it's a huge modification in one way, but quite small in another
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Hahaha alright here's a hint; it's a huge modification in one way, but quite small in another
Hmm... my spidey sense is tingling. I could be way off but is Mrs. Matticus91 expecting?
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I'm intrigued now...

Camber Plates? They make a huge difference in driving, and are tiny in size. However, I don't think you'd do that, for some reason...

LSD?! Huge DIFF-erence in performance driving, not such a huge DIFF-erence in day-to-day driving... (I had to do some punning around, I had to)
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I think Matt himself might be expecting
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Yeah I was trying to get the B8's since before christmas. Just got some Koni yellows in last week. Bout to put them on but need to know how to set them up in terms of damper adjustment. Can someone guide me to a good post? Don't wanna hijack this one or get yelled at for not searching.....cause I have searched.
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Yeah I was trying to get the B8's since before christmas. Just got some Koni yellows in last week. Bout to put them on but need to know how to set them up in terms of damper adjustment. Can someone guide me to a good post? Don't wanna hijack this one or get yelled at for not searching.....cause I have searched.
Our search engine here on the forum is not the best. I googled "koni yellows settings 1addicts" and a few different posts popped up. Try that or something similar.
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I'm intrigued now...

Camber Plates? They make a huge difference in driving, and are tiny in size. However, I don't think you'd do that, for some reason...

LSD?! Huge DIFF-erence in performance driving, not such a huge DIFF-erence in day-to-day driving... (I had to do some punning around, I had to)
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I think Matt himself might be expecting
Lol guys... hopefully will be a summer project!
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