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      04-10-2017, 09:26 PM   #1
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Are m2 mperformance coilovers worth the 3g?

Im week 17 and making my list

i told dealer i wanted mperformance coils installed at port, for someone with the car and knowledge, is this worth the money to get done, not just for stance, but for ride quality , track etc?
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I chose MP CO's because it was developed for the M2 and no warranty implications. I'm very happy with the ride height, improved driving dynamics and it's not harsh in my opinion.

I had my ride height adjusted and corner balanced from a reputable shop. You are not going to get this from BMW. If you are looking for an OEM setup, you're familiar with CO suspensions (specifically KW V3's) and you are looking for your car height to be lower but not tucked... you should definitely consider MP CO's.

There are reviews in the forum you can sift through. If it ticks the boxes you are looking for, getting it port installed makes sense. You'd pay around 3K for a comparable non OEM setup.
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It's worth it. To begin with, you can find forum sponsors and others selling the package for under $2300. I tracked the car at Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motorsports Park on stock suspension ( GC plates added) then back to the same tracks after MP coilovers and corner balanced....much improved handling without compromising the ride. Make sure that whoever does the install also knows how to adjust ride height, rake and balance. The shop I use also recommended adjustable end links to unload the suspension when lowered to get a more accurate balance.
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I chose MP CO's because it was developed for the M2 and no warranty implications. I'm very happy with the ride height, improved driving dynamics and it's not harsh in my opinion.

I had my ride height adjusted and corner balanced from a reputable shop. You are not going to get this from BMW. If you are looking for an OEM setup, you're familiar with CO suspensions (specifically KW V3's) and you are looking for your car height to be lower but not tucked... you should definitely consider MP CO's.

There are reviews in the forum you can sift through. If it ticks the boxes you are looking for, getting it port installed makes sense. You'd pay around 3K for a comparable non OEM setup.
Sorry, not trying to thread jack, but do you have a go-to shop for this type of thing in LA? Looking for reputable shops.
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It's worth it. To begin with, you can find forum sponsors and others selling the package for under $2300. I tracked the car at Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motorsports Park on stock suspension ( GC plates added) then back to the same tracks after MP coilovers and corner balanced....much improved handling without compromising the ride. Make sure that whoever does the install also knows how to adjust ride height, rake and balance. The shop I use also recommended adjustable end links to unload the suspension when lowered to get a more accurate balance.
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Quick question could i get this suspension installed at the dealer?
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It's worth it. To begin with, you can find forum sponsors and others selling the package for under $2300. I tracked the car at Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motorsports Park on stock suspension ( GC plates added) then back to the same tracks after MP coilovers and corner balanced....much improved handling without compromising the ride. Make sure that whoever does the install also knows how to adjust ride height, rake and balance. The shop I use also recommended adjustable end links to unload the suspension when lowered to get a more accurate balance.
Do GC plates for OEM suspension still work with MP coilovers?
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cant more people see it the car we call m2 is really a X2M from factory.
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I chose MP CO's because it was developed for the M2 and no warranty implications. I'm very happy with the ride height, improved driving dynamics and it's not harsh in my opinion.

I had my ride height adjusted and corner balanced from a reputable shop. You are not going to get this from BMW. If you are looking for an OEM setup, you're familiar with CO suspensions (specifically KW V3's) and you are looking for your car height to be lower but not tucked... you should definitely consider MP CO's.

There are reviews in the forum you can sift through. If it ticks the boxes you are looking for, getting it port installed makes sense. You'd pay around 3K for a comparable non OEM setup.
Sorry, not trying to thread jack, but do you have a go-to shop for this type of thing in LA? Looking for reputable shops.
West End Alignment in Gardena.
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Do GC plates for OEM suspension still work with MP coilovers?
Yes....perfect fit with no issues.
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It's worth it. To begin with, you can find forum sponsors and others selling the package for under $2300. I tracked the car at Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motorsports Park on stock suspension ( GC plates added) then back to the same tracks after MP coilovers and corner balanced....much improved handling without compromising the ride. Make sure that whoever does the install also knows how to adjust ride height, rake and balance. The shop I use also recommended adjustable end links to unload the suspension when lowered to get a more accurate balance.
Where can I buy adjustable end links to use with stock sway bar? Ive been searching. No luck. Dinan makes them but they come with their sway bar set.
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It's worth it. To begin with, you can find forum sponsors and others selling the package for under $2300. I tracked the car at Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motorsports Park on stock suspension ( GC plates added) then back to the same tracks after MP coilovers and corner balanced....much improved handling without compromising the ride. Make sure that whoever does the install also knows how to adjust ride height, rake and balance. The shop I use also recommended adjustable end links to unload the suspension when lowered to get a more accurate balance.
Where can I buy adjustable end links to use with stock sway bar? Ive been searching. No luck. Dinan makes them but they come with their sway bar set.
I've seen HP Autosport posting in the M2 vendor classifieds section
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I've seen HP Autosport posting in the M2 vendor classifieds section
thanks!
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I chose MP CO's because it was developed for the M2 and no warranty implications. I'm very happy with the ride height, improved driving dynamics and it's not harsh in my opinion.

I had my ride height adjusted and corner balanced from a reputable shop. You are not going to get this from BMW. If you are looking for an OEM setup, you're familiar with CO suspensions (specifically KW V3's) and you are looking for your car height to be lower but not tucked... you should definitely consider MP CO's.

There are reviews in the forum you can sift through. If it ticks the boxes you are looking for, getting it port installed makes sense. You'd pay around 3K for a comparable non OEM setup.
great info!
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Where can I buy adjustable end links to use with stock sway bar? Ive been searching. No luck. Dinan makes them but they come with their sway bar set.
HP Autosport...great quality and fit....I think they are a forum sponsor.
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Quick question could i get this suspension installed at the dealer?
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I had my ride height adjusted and corner balanced from a reputable shop. You are not going to get this from BMW.
Well, kind of as they have a recommended setting and height that they have put hundred of hours testing out.
How different is your height now from the recommended setting by BMW?
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I had my ride height adjusted and corner balanced from a reputable shop. You are not going to get this from BMW.
Well, kind of as they have a recommended setting and height that they have put hundred of hours testing out.
How different is your height now from the recommended setting by BMW?
I had my height set by West End Alignment. They read the manual to set to tow, rebound and dampening per the recommendations. The ride height was set based on camber for my driving style as a daily driver and tread wear since I didn't have camber plates and the front was too low when installed. The rear was almost set to the lowest setting and was left as is. I trusted West End to dial in my car since they did a fantastic job for me in the past. They set the front slightly higher than the rear. I don't have the height adjustment settings.
Based on the adjust/corner balance sheet:
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From what I've read, the coils are pretty much a rebranded KW, only that it's 2 way adjustable, not 3. I have yet to adjust the stiffness on mine (I think it's set to the softest). Mine is also lowered about 5mm all around. But for the peace of mind, it's a nice upgrade to do, and you don't have to worry about warranty being voided. If you don't care about warranty, then I would invest in a nice set of KW or Ohlins depending on your needs.
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From what I've read, the coils are pretty much a rebranded KW, only that it's 2 way adjustable, not 3. I have yet to adjust the stiffness on mine (I think it's set to the softest). Mine is also lowered about 5mm all around. But for the peace of mind, it's a nice upgrade to do, and you don't have to worry about warranty being voided. If you don't care about warranty, then I would invest in a nice set of KW or Ohlins depending on your needs.
BMW CO's are 3 way; rebound, dampening and height
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