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      01-07-2017, 10:57 AM   #1
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Does anyone have any experience with Emmanuel Design Springs?

http://www.emmanueledesign.com/colle...for-bmw-f80-m3

They look well priced and seems to focus on Stock ride comfort..
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Yes, I've been running them on my M4 for a few months now. Overall, very happy with the ride quality. Noise free, rides basically like stock but feels a bit better in the rear than the stock setup. I had PSS10's that I removed due to a leaking shock, and will probably end up selling them once repaired (hard to justify the cost when the springs have done what I wanted).

Here's a pic they took of my car when the springs were put on.

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Every customer that has purchased these springs through us has had nothing but great things to say about them! PM with our special offer sent!

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http://www.emmanueledesign.com/colle...for-bmw-f80-m3

They look well priced and seems to focus on Stock ride comfort..
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Every customer that has purchased these springs through us has had nothing but great things to say about them! PM with our special offer sent!

Thank you for the info guys. I added these to the Springs / Coilovers MASTER LIST.

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http://www.emmanueledesign.com/colle...for-bmw-f80-m3

F82 M4 springs
http://www.emmanueledesign.com/colle...for-bmw-f82-m4
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      01-10-2017, 09:32 PM   #6
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Yes, I've been running them on my M4 for a few months now. Overall, very happy with the ride quality. Noise free, rides basically like stock but feels a bit better in the rear than the stock setup. I had PSS10's that I removed due to a leaking shock, and will probably end up selling them once repaired (hard to justify the cost when the springs have done what I wanted).

Here's a pic they took of my car when the springs were put on.

Which shock leaked? Did it leak from a hard impact damage or just out of nowhere?
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Which shock leaked? Did it leak from a hard impact damage or just out of nowhere?
Just randomly, but it might have been from the nut. I still wanted to send them out to get checked though.
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Just randomly, but it might have been from the nut. I still wanted to send them out to get checked though.
Could you elaborate more? What do you mean might have been from the nut?
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      01-13-2017, 11:02 AM   #9
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Could you elaborate more? What do you mean might have been from the nut?
There is a nut/screw on the shock where fluid was coming from. With less fluid than intended, the shock will not function properly so I figured it best to get it sent in.
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I've been running the Emmanuele design springs for about a month on my M3 and I'm really happy with them. They literally rides like stock. The stance is perfect for me as well. And it isn't making ANY noise!
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Man, I really wish these came out sooner. Ended up going with Eibachs which I regret now (great ride but the drop is barely noticeable).
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      01-24-2017, 02:49 PM   #12
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I will be getting a set and will review. I'm hoping it's as close to stock ride as they say it is?
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I just had mine installed on Monday, will have the alignment done this coming Monday.
So far I love the way the car looks and the ride is pretty much the same as stock.
The handling also seems a little tighter.
The only thing which is obvious is that you have to be careful parking the car because the lip will definitely hit the curb now. Also you have to be careful going up and down steep slopes and road bumps etc.
I love it so far though. Even though I haven't had it aligned it rides dead straight..
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Ive had these springs for about a month now and all i can say is i should have gotten these sooner. Not only does it get rid of the hideous wheel gap but it also makes the car ride better. Yes Better. More responsive and less floaty. On top of that there is no noise at all and it rides pretty much identical to the stock springs. Friends of mine that have had swift springs or HR have sat in my car and were blown away by the ride comfort and most couldn't even tell i had changed anything. The guys at emmanuele design go it right with these emmotion springs. Perfect stance and you dont' have to sacrifice the drivability of a bmw to attain the look and ride height you desire. Probably one of my favorite mods and one that any M3/M4 owner should do if they're looking at suspension upgrades.

BTW my car is the one featured in SSR's post in this thread.
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      01-30-2017, 10:02 AM   #15
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Any sense from those who have been running these if there's any significant settling over time? From what I've read Swifts do not...

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      01-30-2017, 10:27 AM   #16
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Any sense from those who have been running these if there's any significant settling over time? From what I've read Swifts do not...

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You hear different things from different people. I had Swifts before switching them out for M performance coilovers. And to me it seemed like they settled a bit, or maybe it's just a placebo effect. But why rush it, better to wait a week or two, than do an alignment
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I definitely recommend Emmanuel springs. I have had them for a few months and i could not be happier. They feel very similar to stock and i have had no issues with noise or reliability. The best part is the drop. They stance on the car is nearly perfect! I never rub at all either.

One of my friends who had swift springs on his car rode in mine and said the ride felt much better.
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I definitely recommend Emmanuel springs. I have had them for a few months and i could not be happier. They feel very similar to stock and i have had no issues with noise or reliability. The best part is the drop. They stance on the car is nearly perfect! I never rub at all either.

One of my friends who had swift springs on his car rode in mine and said the ride felt much better.
do you have spacers on with the springs? just ordered mine and wanna know if i need to downsize current spacers
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I definitely recommend Emmanuel springs. I have had them for a few months and i could not be happier. They feel very similar to stock and i have had no issues with noise or reliability. The best part is the drop. They stance on the car is nearly perfect! I never rub at all either.

One of my friends who had swift springs on his car rode in mine and said the ride felt much better.
do you have spacers on with the springs? just ordered mine and wanna know if i need to downsize current spacers
On my ZCP wheels i was running 12mm all around and had no rubbing issues when i was lowered. I took the spacers off since i changed to wider wheels.
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I have these springs without the little bump stops installed(raises the car a pinch) and my rear wheels are tucked. The ride is just as stock it's just lower. Maybe ever so slightly stiffer. I also am running spacers but that really doesn't effect ride quality imho.
I only have 5k miles on my car but I installed at 2.5k. I see ever so minimal settling on the springs. I highly recommend them ! I have some additional photos on my Instagram @dads_m3

I will say the one thing is if you are going over a swell in the road, or a dip at a higher speed, (60mph+) there is more bounce. For the price, cannot be beat.

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I have these springs without the little bump stops installed(raises the car a pinch) and my rear wheels are tucked. The ride is just as stock it's just lower. Maybe ever so slightly stiffer. I also am running spacers but that really doesn't effect ride quality imho.
I only have 5k miles on my car but I installed at 2.5k. I see ever so minimal settling on the springs. I highly recommend them ! I have some additional photos on my Instagram @dads_m3

I will say the one thing is if you are going over a swell in the road, or a dip at a higher speed, (60mph+) there is more bounce. For the price, cannot be beat.

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That's looks great!

Is there any wheel gap left in the front?
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