OK, Here it is …
I picked up my car last Thursday afternoon, and Dose BMW in El Cajon, California did an excellent job with the entire installation.
So here’s my first impression. Immediately at a glance I noticed that the car appeared to sit higher than before. I expected this since I was somewhat lowered with the OEM M-Tuned Suspension. :?
For my own conscience, before taking the car to the shop I measured the height from the ground perpendicular up to the top of the wheel arch. I did this exercise to both the front & rear, and the measured dimension was at 25.5 inches for both.
Rear Ride Height - Before
Front Ride Height - Before
When I had arrived at home, with the car in the garage & on a level plane, I took the same measurements again. My initial observations were correct; the front ride height was now at about 26.25 inches, and the rear ride height at 26.5 inches. Basically, the front is now higher by 3/4 inch & the rear is higher almost by one inch. In all honestly, I was somewhat perplexed with this increase in ride height, but after speaking to my son, he had indicated to me to not panic or worry, in due time there would be some settlement.
If I am not mistaken, the stock ride height for the Z4 without the OEM M-Tuned Sport Suspension should be just a little over 26 inches for the front & back. Also, the Dinan Suspension Specifications indicated that ride height would eventually be a half an inch below stock (non-sport) height.
I am hoping that after the settlement period is over, I should be back to the original ride height as to the OEM M-Tuned Suspension.
Well, here’s the fun part, while driving home I managed to take a few turns much faster than normal. I also did not feel much body roll anymore. In addition, the steering was much more precise and accurate. The car felt more solid and controllable. As stiff as the suspension feels now, the overall ride was still very comfortable.
As for now, I will continue to drive, drive and drive,
when the springs eventually would settle, in about 1-2 weeks or so, I will measure the ride height again.
Anyways, here are pics of the install....
The pics below are of the only non-Dinan part of the entire suspension kit. The Turner Motorsport Rear Control Arms. As I mentioned earlier, these are also excellent suspension parts, and the color matches my Dinan springs and sway bars.
....A BBK is next on the list of upgrades..
I picked up my car last Thursday afternoon, and Dose BMW in El Cajon, California did an excellent job with the entire installation.
So here’s my first impression. Immediately at a glance I noticed that the car appeared to sit higher than before. I expected this since I was somewhat lowered with the OEM M-Tuned Suspension. :?
For my own conscience, before taking the car to the shop I measured the height from the ground perpendicular up to the top of the wheel arch. I did this exercise to both the front & rear, and the measured dimension was at 25.5 inches for both.
Rear Ride Height - Before
Front Ride Height - Before
When I had arrived at home, with the car in the garage & on a level plane, I took the same measurements again. My initial observations were correct; the front ride height was now at about 26.25 inches, and the rear ride height at 26.5 inches. Basically, the front is now higher by 3/4 inch & the rear is higher almost by one inch. In all honestly, I was somewhat perplexed with this increase in ride height, but after speaking to my son, he had indicated to me to not panic or worry, in due time there would be some settlement.
If I am not mistaken, the stock ride height for the Z4 without the OEM M-Tuned Sport Suspension should be just a little over 26 inches for the front & back. Also, the Dinan Suspension Specifications indicated that ride height would eventually be a half an inch below stock (non-sport) height.
I am hoping that after the settlement period is over, I should be back to the original ride height as to the OEM M-Tuned Suspension.
Well, here’s the fun part, while driving home I managed to take a few turns much faster than normal. I also did not feel much body roll anymore. In addition, the steering was much more precise and accurate. The car felt more solid and controllable. As stiff as the suspension feels now, the overall ride was still very comfortable.
As for now, I will continue to drive, drive and drive,
when the springs eventually would settle, in about 1-2 weeks or so, I will measure the ride height again. Anyways, here are pics of the install....
The pics below are of the only non-Dinan part of the entire suspension kit. The Turner Motorsport Rear Control Arms. As I mentioned earlier, these are also excellent suspension parts, and the color matches my Dinan springs and sway bars.
....A BBK is next on the list of upgrades..