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ZCP owners! Suspension mods worth it?
I've had the M4 CP for 8 months and it's a really great car.... The car is primarily a DD but I really love driving and appreciate the handling and power. I also feel the 'sharpness' and 'plantedness' could be improved, so, I'm wondering if there's significant/noticeable benefit to changing suspension parts? The number of suspension improvements from the factory make me wonder if it's worth the time, trouble and expense? As you know, the ZCP comes with different springs, anti-sway bars etc..... I'm thinking springs and plates but wonder if it'll really be worth it or if there are other changes that improve the ZCP noticeably. BTW I changed the bushings of the thrust arms with bearings (Dinan) and did not notice a really significant change..... I'd love to hear from ZCP people, the suspension mods and their experience....
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Thank you for your honest answer and the warning.
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You will need a full coilover set to improve it. Springs on their own aren't very good and just magnify some of the handling issues.
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I had springs for my first set-up, the ride was ok, ended up putting Kw v3's and love it now. The ride is stiff but not that much more than the sport setting with the adaptive suspension. Overall really happy with coilover setup. If you plan on any suspension mods, coilovers are the only way to go in my opinion
edit: also my springs made some funky noises that was a huge reason I got rid of them, haven't heard a sound with the coilovers
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Thanks for posing the question, i'm following this thread as I am in the same dilemma... props for fellow Vancity area member
Also thought about the bushing change so would love to hear more of your impressions and where you got the work done. Last edited by two+2; 08-20-2017 at 03:22 AM.. |
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Others have reported the same unsafe feeling. Bumps are exaggerated to the point I don't feel safe in mine taking on ramps I could take stock at 85, that now I wouldn't dare taking at 75. The bumps in the corner cause my car to unsettle to the point I feel unsafe. Mine still make noise after two shop visits. Mine bounce on the highway much more than stock did. Street driving straight line is mostly fine. But cornering at high speed is completely sacrificed as far as I'm concerned. Even at normal street speeds around a corner seem less "planted" to me. I'm blown away that you feel your car is more "planted" I'll say this. My E92 kw has kit felt MUCH better than the f8x kits. Anyways, anyone in south Orange County CA is welcome to meet me to see for themselves before I have them removed.
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Before you take them off put them to bmw recommended heights and more importantly get your software updated.
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Any drop spring or sleeve over is a CHEAP solution. Doesn't matter who makes it. Its not the right way to do it. Real coil overs are the way to go. See this thread about the noise issue. http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1405807 I say stay stock. Just my opinion based off my experience with my kit.
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I will look into that though. Thank you for the heads up.
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Eitherway, the latest I-step update had some improvements to the adaptive suspension settings and those changes also positively affected the M performance HAS experience. You will likely benefit from this update as well.
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It is part of the instructions of the MP HAS to update the software. You might need to give them a reason to do it or just pay for it. Worth it. |
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Either go for MP has or Dinan Has.
I have Dinan on my ZCP and I love them, car rides amazing and feels more stable (who knows maybe it's a placebo effect). Never had any noises or issues, bought directly from BMW and never had warranty issues. I went with Dinan because I was tired of waiting for BMW to release the MP has. I would only look at those two options, unless you want to go for a full coilover! All the springs/kw has are surrounded by horror stories. |
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V1 KW HAS here on ZCP. 10k mi strong and still feels great. No noise issues what so ever aside from the random creaks from the interior. V2's also have the smaller perches for those concerned with the inner wheel/tire clearance.
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