10-21-2020, 03:11 AM | #1 |
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Air suspension without compromising handling?
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This is my first post after just taking delivery of my new M2C! Glad to join the forum. Alright let me say off the bat that I'm not looking to bag my car to the ground, that's just not my taste, no offense to anyone that does, M2's look great in any height! I write this post because I'm in a dilemma. I want to lower the car but my driveway will destroy anything lower than an airplane. I prefer not to park outside under the sun as this is a buy and plan to keep the car in its best condition for as long as I possibly can. Therefore, does anyone have any suggestions on an air setup that can lift the front a couple inches on the fly, without sacrificing handling? Air has evolved over the years so I'm crossing my fingers I can vouch for a kit I can go up the driveway and take to the track. Maybe I'm asking for too much That's why I'm here writing this post lol. I will post in the general thread as a proper introduction with some photos. Thank you in advance! |
10-21-2020, 09:59 AM | #3 |
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No experience with them, but when I was shopping for coilovers, I noticed KW has an option that might work for you. It isn’t cheap.
https://www.kwsuspensions.com/produc...-19299299.html |
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Trust me that's been on my mind since buying the house (7 years straight). Unfortunately, there are too many components around the driveway that will also need to be redone.
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10-22-2020, 03:49 PM | #5 | |
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You'll find HLS equipped as either standard equipment or as a manufacturer option on many supercars, these systems let you keep razor sharp handling so you don't need to worry about the drawbacks of an airspring system. You also won't lose as much interior space as if you went with an airbag system and needed a tank and a compressor system. While you will still need a reservoir for the hydraulic fluid, the system is far smaller, simpler, and less noisy. I would suggest talking to KW, they don't currently make a kit for the M2, but they are awesome at putting together custom solutions. It won't be cheap, but if you only need it on your fronts, it may be equivalent to a full air system. |
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Trust me, this is what you need! https://www.stanceparts.com/?fbclid=...qe3-Yj7UWJsKTI |
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But either way, this kind of system is what OP is looking for. |
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Thank you They do have a tankless option, of course a compressor you need to store. Still Better than a tank however. |
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11-30-2020, 12:24 PM | #12 |
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Update: Neither KW or Bilstein coilovers work with cup kits (stanceparts.com). The stanceparts product is suggested to be used with BC Racing Coilovers, coming from stanaceparts staff themselves. Turner Motorsports suggests using the BS series compared to the BR series you see sold from most distributors. They suggest this due to its digressive piston design (more comfortable and better handling).
I've decided to delay my decision on suspension mod and ended up purchasing the equal length midpipe from Active, an oil catch can and high kick spoiler from Turners during black friday weekend. If it would've fit on either KW or Bilstein I would've been more confident in buying a little more impulsively. I will move to research on OEM suspension with aftermarket springs in conjunction with air cups and update on fitments. Thank you guys for all your suggestions so far! Last edited by UntzUntzUntz; 11-30-2020 at 12:30 PM.. |
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Sounds like a lot less than replacing front bumper covers and splitters once a year. It's also worth it to be looooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww.
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Who'd you ask exactly? I asked stanceparts for a custom cup to fit either KW or Bilstein but they weren't able to do a custom fitting unfortunately.
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