F87 M2 BMW M Performance 2-way Coilover Suspension

squixs · 03-23-2021, 03:09 AM

I just received the M performance coilovers and I want to confirm whether they currently have the compression and rebound settings as specified by BMW.

Do I understand it correctly that in order to set the compression/rebound that I have to turn the wheels to the maximum (hardest) + position and from there dial it 9 clicks back, if I want to have the rebound "9 clicks open"?

TIA!

oranzada_m2c · 05-10-2021, 09:13 AM

Yes... turn wheels to hard + and than for example 9 clicks open -

Bee Pee · 05-16-2021, 11:40 AM

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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?

No rose joints- urban myth - lots of vloggers have had the opportunity to show the alleged rose joints but don't, to keep BMW PR m/c onside

pz619 · 07-03-2021, 10:25 PM

I just got this suspension and dialed it to BMW specifications. 9 open rebound, 12 in rear, and 6 open compression all around.

I'm having a very slight rocking when coming to a stop that I don't recall with the stock suspension. I'm not sure if I'm just sensitive to it because the suspension is new. Was curious if others have had similar experiences.

Connors5453 · 07-12-2021, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pz619

I just got this suspension and dialed it to BMW specifications. 9 open rebound, 12 in rear, and 6 open compression all around.

I'm having a very slight rocking when coming to a stop that I don't recall with the stock suspension. I'm not sure if I'm just sensitive to it because the suspension is new. Was curious if others have had similar experiences.

Same, tightened up the rear by 2 clicks and fixed it!

M Fifty · 07-12-2021, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Connors5453

Same, tightened up the rear by 2 clicks and fixed it!

Compression, rebound, or both?

Connors5453 · 07-12-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by M Fifty

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Originally Posted by Connors5453

Same, tightened up the rear by 2 clicks and fixed it!

Compression, rebound, or both?

Both

pz619 · 07-12-2021, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Connors5453

Same, tightened up the rear by 2 clicks and fixed it!

I’ll give it a try, thanks!

It’s getting aligned tomorrow and I’m going to ask them to re-tighten everything at ride height as well.

pz619 · 07-14-2021, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Connors5453

Same, tightened up the rear by 2 clicks and fixed it!

The re-indexing of the suspension actually had more of a positive impact than i thought! Still going to adjust the rebound a bit to make it a bit tighter, but overall it worked out.

Connors5453 · 07-14-2021, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pz619

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Originally Posted by Connors5453

Same, tightened up the rear by 2 clicks and fixed it!

The re-indexing of the suspension actually had more of a positive impact than i thought! Still going to adjust the rebound a bit to make it a bit tighter, but overall it worked out.

Nice!

mtooperformance · 09-15-2021, 05:28 AM

Hello-

Did anyone have to use "rubber mount/shock absorber" to install their M performance coilovers? (please see attached photo) PN 33525A2DBC3

Attachment 2696618

My dealer says it's needed but I've been researching and checking and it seems it's not.

Can someone help me with this?
Thanks!

mtooperformance · 09-15-2021, 05:31 AM

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Hello-

Did anyone have to use "rubber mount/shock absorber" to install their M performance coilovers? (please see attached photo) PN 33525A2DBC3

Attachment 2696618

My dealer says it's needed but I've been researching and checking and it seems it's not.

Can someone help me with this?
Thanks!

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M Fifty · 09-15-2021, 02:50 PM

Well, there is some evidence to suggest the rear lower bushes that come with the kit are prone to failure. I think Bee Pee replaced his with the KW parts (apologies if I've recalled this wrong), while BMW replaced mine under warranty - twice.

squixs · 05-21-2022, 11:04 AM

I want to raise the front by ~5mm (0.2”) since the height is currently at 590mm. Can I do without doing a realignment?

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pz619 Brigadier General 3277 Rep 3,255 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla 3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I just got this suspension and dialed it to BMW specifications. 9 open rebound, 12 in rear, and 6 open compression all around. I'm having a very slight rocking when coming to a stop that I don't recall with the stock suspension. I'm not sure if I'm just sensitive to it because the suspension is new. Was curious if others have had similar experiences.
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mtooperformance Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: m2 competition Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: EARTH iTrader: (0)	Installation Hello- Did anyone have to use "rubber mount/shock absorber" to install their M performance coilovers? (please see attached photo) PN 33525A2DBC3 Attachment 2696618 My dealer says it's needed but I've been researching and checking and it seems it's not. Can someone help me with this? Thanks!
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M Fifty Banned 844 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: M2 & 330CI Join Date: May 2018 Location: The Interweb iTrader: (0)	Well, there is some evidence to suggest the rear lower bushes that come with the kit are prone to failure. I think Bee Pee replaced his with the KW parts (apologies if I've recalled this wrong), while BMW replaced mine under warranty - twice.
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squixs Second Lieutenant 109 Rep 243 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I want to raise the front by ~5mm (0.2”) since the height is currently at 590mm. Can I do without doing a realignment?
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