M Performance Coilvers, worth it???

neil_79 · 01-09-2021, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by M2C_PLUS

New style mate

I didn't "need" to but I did not want the suspension starting out compressing the bump stop from the get go.

Interesting - and appreciate the reply. By the way, was that at Center of Gravity the photo of the car on the ramps was taken? Thought I recognise used their logo in the background!

M2C_PLUS · 01-09-2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by neil_79

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Originally Posted by M2C_PLUS

New style mate

I didn't "need" to but I did not want the suspension starting out compressing the bump stop from the get go.

Interesting - and appreciate the reply. By the way, was that at Center of Gravity the photo of the car on the ramps was taken? Thought I recognise used their logo in the background!

Good spot, that is who set it up etc. It was them who spotted it sat on the bump stop, they know their stuff

neil_79 · 01-09-2021, 09:59 AM

I have to say, it was another forum member who put me onto them and I’ve been having a chat to them about the best approach if I go ahead with the MPS for my M2C. Like you, I’ve found them to be incredibly knowledgable and highly helpful. Needless to say, when I pull the trigger, I’ll be booking the car in them once the spring have settled.

M2C_PLUS · 01-09-2021, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by neil_79

I have to say, it was another forum member who put me onto them and I've been having a chat to them about the best approach if I go ahead with the MPS for my M2C. Like you, I've found them to be incredibly knowledgable and highly helpful. Needless to say, when I pull the trigger, I'll be booking the car in them once the spring have settled.

They have done a few members M Perf coils on here now

BirdsEye · 01-09-2021, 03:14 PM

Does anyone have any tips/guides on adjusting the rear height of these coilovers? Obviously the fronts are very easy, but when trying the rear it didn't seem to go as planned.

I found a post implying that you need to put some pressure on the perch before it will spin, using a second jack I guess. I'd really like to avoid removing the lower arm!

Any tips are much appreciated.

3t3p · 01-13-2021, 04:41 PM

This whole thing with the warranty. Is it with the coilovers or maintaining the cars entire warranty?

If your car is outside of warranty is it not much cheaper to buy them and get an independent to install?

blitzyo · 01-20-2021, 12:01 PM

Well, I really liked these coilovers.. till they broke.
One of my rears are leaking after 2k km and 2 tracks. WTF.

chief1richard · 01-20-2021, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzyo

Well, I really liked these coilovers.. till they broke.
One of my rears are leaking after 2k km and 2 tracks. WTF.

Was seriously considering MP Coilovers, in fact ordered them, but canceled before they were shipped. In the end it seems you have trouble getting them repaired, especially if you install yourself. Ended up getting Ohlins RTR for the same money, and solid Company that stands behind their product.

M Fifty · 01-20-2021, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 3t3p

This whole thing with the warranty. Is it with the coilovers or maintaining the cars entire warranty?

If your car is outside of warranty is it not much cheaper to buy them and get an independent to install?

As few independents have the Labour Rate of BMW dealerships - yes.

4 wheel alignment seems like a good idea, so make sure they have that and include it as part of the install.

3t3p · 01-20-2021, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M Fifty

As few independents have the Labour Rate of BMW dealerships - yes.

4 wheel alignment seems like a good idea, so make sure they have that and include it as part of the install.

Cheers. My car is out of warranty. If/when I do suspension I won't bother BMW'S door...

twboy1999 · 01-20-2021, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by chief1richard

Was seriously considering MP Coilovers, in fact ordered them, but canceled before they were shipped. In the end it seems you have trouble getting them repaired, especially if you install yourself. Ended up getting Ohlins RTR for the same money, and solid Company that stands behind their product.

Ohlin for the same price as m performance ? Where?

Thanks

chief1richard · 01-20-2021, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by twboy1999

Ohlin for the same price as m performance ? Where?

Thanks

3DM Suspension had e few sets of MP40 greatly reduced, that are sold out now. New model is MR41. Only difference is they added a few threads for lowering.

twboy1999 · 01-21-2021, 12:08 AM

Thanks for the info

Will check for deals !

kart driver · 01-21-2021, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kart driver

I have constant noise with my M Perfomance coilovers when going over bumps. The front and the rear axle creak all the time when I go over speed bumps or potholes regardless of their size.
It is a bit annoying to hear this sound all the time. The noise is not very load but it is distinct.

Have anyone experienced same issue?

Any thoughts on the above?

3t3p · 01-21-2021, 04:36 PM

Why do stock dampers almost never leak but the ones in coilovers do?

What is it that makes them less reliable and why can't they design that out?

M2C_PLUS · 01-23-2021, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kart driver

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Originally Posted by kart driver

I have constant noise with my M Perfomance coilovers when going over bumps. The front and the rear axle creak all the time when I go over speed bumps or potholes regardless of their size.
It is a bit annoying to hear this sound all the time. The noise is not very load but it is distinct.

Have anyone experienced same issue?

Any thoughts on the above?

Some of the noise will be from the fact BMW/KW use the bump stops as a "damper".

When I had my M Perf coils fitted to oem settings 600mm rear 595mm front and me as a 128kg ish driver the rears were sat on the bump stops when the car was static. We trimmed some off and it gave the rear damper rods some travel before hitting the bump stops.

BMW/KW have started selling the kit with smaller bump stops since their first launch. (Mine have the smaller/latest bump stops)

3t3p · 01-24-2021, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by M2C_PLUS

Some of the noise will be from the fact BMW/KW use the bump stops as a "damper".

When I had my M Perf coils fitted to oem settings 600mm rear 595mm front and me as a 128kg ish driver the rears were sat on the bump stops when the car was static. We trimmed some off and it gave the rear damper rods some travel before hitting the bump stops.

BMW/KW have started selling the kit with smaller bump stops since their first launch. (Mine have the smaller/latest bump stops)

Wonder of you'd be within your rights to check it's the revised bump stop version before purchases?

Kylewc · 01-28-2021, 10:38 AM

im toying up between the MPerfs and the KW v3s

Does anyone have the rear on lowest ridehight with 19s that can take a measurement for me?

I have the eibach springs on mine and its coming in at 595 on the rear and im happy with that -> do the MPerf coilovers go that low?

only thing stopping me from the KWs (which i know go lower) right now is the long lead time - im being impatient. Can get the MPerfs now but 8 weeks on the KWs...

cheers

AUSf22 · 02-05-2021, 11:53 PM

I have just ordered the M Performance coilover system, having driven 7,000kms on my original comp suspension I do feel there is room for improvement.

Excited to try them, what height settings are most people running them at?

Connors5453 · 02-09-2021, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AUSf22

I have just ordered the M Performance coilover system, having driven 7,000kms on my original comp suspension I do feel there is room for improvement.

Excited to try them, what height settings are most people running them at?

BMW recommend street settings

VisualEcho · 02-09-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kylewc

im toying up between the MPerfs and the KW v3s

Does anyone have the rear on lowest ridehight with 19s that can take a measurement for me?

Mine are as low as they can go and they measured 600 on the driver's side, and 604 on the passenger's side. The passenger's side is always higher in the back by a bit.

If you need 595 in the rear you'll have to modify the MPS or buy the KW.

AUSf22 · 02-15-2021, 02:16 AM

Well, happy to report I got the shorter updated bumpstops

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BirdsEye Private 3 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have any tips/guides on adjusting the rear height of these coilovers? Obviously the fronts are very easy, but when trying the rear it didn't seem to go as planned. I found a post implying that you need to put some pressure on the perch before it will spin, using a second jack I guess. I'd really like to avoid removing the lower arm! Any tips are much appreciated. Last edited by BirdsEye; 01-09-2021 at 03:19 PM..
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