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      05-03-2018, 06:22 AM   #67
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So are these really re-branded KW V3 or different ? both at the same price point now and I am sure which one to go with.
MP coilovers - OE so no issues with original warranty

KW V3 - non OE and probably firmer and can go lower than MP coilovers.

I have MP coilovers on m2 - am happy.....

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      05-03-2018, 07:48 AM   #68
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MP coilovers - OE so no issues with original warranty

KW V3 - non OE and probably firmer and can go lower than MP coilovers.

I have MP coilovers on m2 - am happy.....

Brilliant!
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How many wrenches are supposed to come on the black box?

I only got one, looks like their supposed to be two come with it??
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      07-13-2018, 10:54 PM   #70
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ok thanks for confirming
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Has anyone done a DIY installation of the BMW coil overs and camber plates? How difficult was it? Special tools?
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      07-23-2018, 09:33 PM   #73
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Install questions

Can someone please help me understand two things?
1. Do I have to have these installed at a dealer to get the warranty or can I use a certified BMW shop (if this is even a thing)?
2. What should I expect for cost to install (not including the parts) at a dealer or independent shop?
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Well, in the UK my local dealership would charge a few hundred £ - including a full alignment.
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No included camber plates?
No spherical/monoball bearings and clevis mounts?
No external reservoirs?
No adjustable drop link mounts?


No thanks, what a rip. There are many far superior aftermarket offerings available from top suspension companies out there.
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      07-26-2018, 02:21 AM   #76
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Can someone please help me understand two things?
1. Do I have to have these installed at a dealer to get the warranty or can I use a certified BMW shop (if this is even a thing)?
2. What should I expect for cost to install (not including the parts) at a dealer or independent shop?
I was told by my dealership that I had to have it installed by BMW to keep the warranty intact. I got 3 quotes: random reputable race shop-$800, best local Indy race shop-$1600, dealership I bought the car from-$1500 after negotiating. All 3 quotes included alignment. I'm still bleeding out my ass but decided to go with the dealership to retain warranty which was the whole appeal to go Mperformance in the first place. YMMV. Hope this helps.
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No included camber plates?
No spherical/monoball bearings and clevis mounts?
No external reservoirs?
No adjustable drop link mounts?


No thanks, what a rip. There are many far superior aftermarket offerings available from top suspension companies out there.
What would you recommend in that 1700-3k price range that are better options?
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No included camber plates?
No spherical/monoball bearings and clevis mounts?
No external reservoirs?
No adjustable drop link mounts?


No thanks, what a rip. There are many far superior aftermarket offerings available from top suspension companies out there.
What would you recommend in that 1700-3k price range that are better options?
I agree. The only one I see is AST 5100s that you can get with drop links for under 3k but it's 1 way I believe.

I'm concerned about is many of the suspension manufacturers recommend rear drop links for the M2 but M performance, KW and Ohlins don't.

I'm assuming the M Performance suggested drop settings negate the need for it.

Any feedback from suspension gurus would be highly appreciated here.
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No included camber plates?
No spherical/monoball bearings and clevis mounts?
No external reservoirs?
No adjustable drop link mounts?


No thanks, what a rip. There are many far superior aftermarket offerings available from top suspension companies out there.
What would you recommend in that 1700-3k price range that are better options?
K9GS - great Q !

Anile8 - your "wishlist" probably means an 50% to 100% extra over the price of MPerf c/overs.
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I agree. The only one I see is AST 5100s that you can get with drop links for under 3k but it's 1 way I believe.

I'm concerned about is many of the suspension manufacturers recommend rear drop links for the M2 but M performance, KW and Ohlins don't.

I'm assuming the M Performance suggested drop settings negate the need for it.

Any feedback from suspension gurus would be highly appreciated here.
Why would you need the new drop links (other than commercial reasons)?

The existing links are longer that the lever ends of the ARB they bolt to, but are already pretty short. Making them shorter might be counter productive unless the total wheel travel is reduced by a similar ratio.
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I agree. The only one I see is AST 5100s that you can get with drop links for under 3k but it's 1 way I believe.

I'm concerned about is many of the suspension manufacturers recommend rear drop links for the M2 but M performance, KW and Ohlins don't.

I'm assuming the M Performance suggested drop settings negate the need for it.

Any feedback from suspension gurus would be highly appreciated here.
Why would you need the new drop links (other than commercial reasons)?

The existing links are longer that the lever ends of the ARB they bolt to, but are already pretty short. Making them shorter might be counter productive unless the total wheel travel is reduced by a similar ratio.
From what AST and MCS mentioned it is required to setup the rear camber properly.
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I have a bottle of Snake Oil that's designed to make the suspension work much better that I'm happy to lend to you. It will facilitate rotating the eccentrics at the bottom of the rear upright such that you can set both toe and camber.

The eccentrics do that anyway, but happy to help a fellow owner...

If anyone from AST or MCS would care to explain their thinking on this matter I would be happy to listen and publicliy accept that I'm wrong. Merry Christmas.
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Snake oil is the best lubrication
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Has anyone installed this on there MY20 M2C? And really noticed different handling characteristics with the vehicle? MY20 drives amazing- I can't think how this could improve the cars handling anymore then what it is now. I know this set has been around I believe 2016.

Love to hear some thoughts.

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Having had an M2C to drive for a couple of days on local roads, I agree.
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M2C has such magic suspension setup compared to OG but is on exact same components?!
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M2C has such magic suspension setup compared to OG but is on exact same components?!
M2C has different strut brace upfront and different rear subframe....🤔
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Ah I meant exact same springs and dampers. Weren't the 'rose joints' bogus in the end? Or was there an additional mod they did?
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