[///MPhatic]

Originally Posted by hybrid90

If I go with Coilovers, I would do the MPS simply because I'm just a canyon carver and will prob NEVER track the car. I think it is set up perfect for canyon runs. It has H&R's presently and while it rides and feels great on smooth(er) roads, when I hit potholes, cracks, train tracks, etc., it's just horrible. It feels like when I had H&R Race Springs on my E92 335is. But seeing as the MPS is quite a chunk of change, I may have to put that off for a bit unless I find someone here selling one...

Thank you for the input!! That's the feedback and constructive criticism I want!

I love my MPS, no more crashy feeling at all, just fantastic damping.

If you go down about half way on this link you'll find my LBB on FG 437M's and MPS @ BMW's recommended 595/600 height.

Also, I found my MPS barely used for $1200.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/visualechos/

[hybrid90]

Originally Posted by ///MPhatic

I love my MPS, no more crashy feeling at all, just fantastic damping.

If you go down about half way on this link you'll find my LBB on FG 437M's and MPS @ BMW's recommended 595/600 height.

Also, I found my MPS barely used for $1200.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/visualechos/

That's a great deal, considering what they go for new!!

[bluescoupe]

So if one adds H & R Springs, it would be better to change the shocks as well?

[hybrid90]

Originally Posted by bluescoupe

So if one adds H & R Springs, it would be better to change the shocks as well?

H&R and Eibach (and a few others) are "designed" to work with the factory shocks, but because they actually shorten the travel, they will wear the shocks faster. So it's usually a good idea to change the shocks when you change the springs becuase the factory shocks are designed to work within a designated range and you will end up having to go back in and change the shocks anyway.

So it ends up being a trade off. You can get away with the factory shocks for a while, but you will eventually have to change them out sooner than later becuase they will wear out faster.

[///393]

Factory shocks are one of the best things you can upgrade on these cars. The ride quality improvement alone is worth the journey, not to mention the improved handling and grip.

[bluescoupe]

Originally Posted by hybrid90

H&R and Eibach (and a few others) are "designed" to work with the factory shocks, but because they actually shorten the travel, they will wear the shocks faster. So it's usually a good idea to change the shocks when you change the springs becuase the factory shocks are designed to work within a designated range and you will end up having to go back in and change the shocks anyway.

So it ends up being a trade off. You can get away with the factory shocks for a while, but you will eventually have to change them out sooner than later because they will wear out faster.

And that is exactly what happened, as you said. Replacing the shocks now.
Thanks for the good advice.