Testing coilovers in the softest and hardest settings and comparing them back to back. Shocking! 4K

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4 ай бұрын

If you ever wondered how much difference changing the settings on the 3 way adjustable coilovers would make, you have to watch this video! What are your experiences with coilovers? Which ones do you use and are they work like my Bilsteins?
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Suspension: Bilstein B16 from ML Performance
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@KC-lg8qf Ай бұрын

exactly the video i have been looking for on the b16! I will be pulling the trigger on these soon. Excellent review!

@MDrives Ай бұрын

Thank you. I had them for over a year now and absolutely no regrets.

@TimWilliamsHD 4 ай бұрын

Great video mate, very informative and gave me some good numbers for my next track day on mine 👍

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim.

@dodo22r 4 ай бұрын

Amaning video as allways, keep it up!!

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Regards 👋

@iulianmaciuca5628 4 ай бұрын

Good video, Marek. Thank you!

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@daggidding4478 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. It was very informative 👍

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Not a problem. Regards 👋

@stevefoster1241 4 ай бұрын

Great video Marek

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! 👋

@adamski1400 4 ай бұрын

Great review, got me looking at new suspension now though 😂

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hahaha! 🤣

@erandajanaka3790 4 ай бұрын

Excellent. I need Scotland, Highlands video with nice background music as did earlier.....❤❤❤❤❤

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks regards👋

@LawrenceTimme 4 ай бұрын

Great video, you can visually see the difference. Im surprised how much variation there is. I got the b14 thinking the b16 wouldn't be much use with the adjustable settings, but it looks like there is a big difference. I take my impreza on a lot of single track and b roads woth really bad tarmac so maybe on setting 2 or 3 it would be better than my b14. Ill consider these next time for sure. 😎

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Regards 👋

@BaldHorsePower. 4 ай бұрын

I hadn't considered changing the suspension on my OG M2 but, I do use it a lot as a daily and the softer setup appeals to me. Maybe if we're ever on the same group drive out, I could sit in the passenger seat to get a feel for it. Great information here!

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Hi. Where do you live? I would be happy for you to get the feel of the car. At the moment I set it to 4 and 3 and it’s a nice compromise.

@BaldHorsePower. 4 ай бұрын

@@MDrives thanks Marek. I’m near Liverpool but often head up to Yorkshire for work so I’ll let you know when I’m heading back 👍🏼

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

@@BaldHorsePower.drop me a message when you do and we can arrange something. 👋

@user-uu3tw5ec1h 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic video as ever, can you tell me where you got the B16's? They fluctuate so much in price! I was just looking at Eibach pro springs but after watching your video it may tempt me to go for tge coilovers as my area has some pretty horrible roads!

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

I bought them through ML Performance. I had Eibach springs on my M135i and they did improve the handling but made the car more crashy. They might work for people who live in European cities with smooth roads. To me coilovers were the best mod to the car.

@gregtodd1788 4 ай бұрын

Great video and interesting your comment about it feeling ‘M-Lite’ in the softest setting. I found the M2 too stiff as standard and so am in a birds M140i which provides a good mixture between comfort and performance. After watching this I am tempted to revisit the M2 but with coilovers. And finally, in which setting did you leave the car in the end?

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. I would have to drive it back to back with an mlite but that was the best comparison I could make. I just set it to 4,3 now but haven’t had a chance to drive it yet. I will report back on it. I agree, M2 in stock form felt very stiff.not sure how far from me do you live. Happy to give you a ride if you can meet me.

@gregtodd1788 4 ай бұрын

Hi, I wondered if you might soften it a bit further after observing your reaction. For daily use I think I would do the same considering the terrible condition of our roads. I never considered modifying an M2 with coilovers when I tried it, but then ended up in a modified M140i, so your approach is really interesting to learn about as a future option. It would be great to sample your car, many thanks for the offer. Likewise you’d be welcome to have a go in my m140i (or Cayman), but this might take a while to line up as I live South West near Bristol and I believe you are North West right? Cheers Greg

@frenchie100000 4 ай бұрын

Great video, many thanks, how easy is it to change the settings?

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. You need something lie down on but it takes less than a minute per corner. You can really see it well but you go to the end of the scale and then go back counting the clicks.

@frenchie100000 4 ай бұрын

@@MDrives Nice one, thank you

@SuperExige 4 ай бұрын

I’m still debating between the B16 PSS10 and the KW V3 coilovers. I recently had front camber plates added and rear toe arms to get the geometry adjusted past what the factory components allow. The added camber front and rear has made a huge difference to the turn in and grip on the car. I also added front solid bushes on the control arms which adds more control under braking and feel through the steering and seat. You mention “wobble” on the softer settings, that’s obviously more body roll being induced by the softer setting…you could add larger anti roll bars which would get rid of the roll but then still give you a soft ride for daily driving ?? Can you remember what your camber was set to after installing the coilovers? “Go ahead smash this corner!!” 😂😂 love it !!

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

I was also debating on them two but what sway me the B16 route was the ability to adjust them when they are on the car. With V3 you can’t adjust the rears without taking them off a car which is a bit of a bummer. Great advice on the sway bars. I might do the bushes at some point in the future. I think I have 2 degree front and 1.5 rear.

@SuperExige 4 ай бұрын

@@MDrives one of the reasons I’m looking at the KW is the Inox coating which stops them from corroding. They also drop the height lower, but that’s not the priority, the corrosion inhibition is.

@richardtrow2751 4 ай бұрын

I fitted KW V2 Suspension on my M135i very impressive after having a B12 kit .

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

B12 was not adjustable?

@richardtrow2751 4 ай бұрын

@MDrives no mate the B12 was the yellow Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs pretty good after the standard suspension but they were rusting out so I fitted the Kw's and what a difference.

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

@@richardtrow2751 ahhh 😧 How long you had them since new before they rusted?

@richardtrow2751 4 ай бұрын

@MDrives I had them on the car about 4.5 years , to be fair our weather isn't great in the UK is it and one of the bottom bushes went on a rear damper but other than that they were OK.

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

@@richardtrow2751 thanks for the information. KW definitely are build from better materials.

@colinmeechan587 4 ай бұрын

Think I’ll get the 240 out 👍🏼

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

If dry, use the opportunity! 👋

@Richard-cm4jn 4 ай бұрын

So after that test, what setting have you reverted to as your optimal?

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

4-3 seems to be a good setting for daily driving and occasional spirited driving

@dr.smuxxhouse5675 2 ай бұрын

What is the best Setting from road?? Thanks ✌️

@MDrives 2 ай бұрын

For a daily driving I settled at 4 front 3 rear. For more aggressive driving 6-5 is good.

@dr.smuxxhouse5675 2 ай бұрын

@@MDrives Thank You ✌️

@tomastoth5026 4 ай бұрын

Where are you from, Marek? 👋🤝🍀

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

Harrogate NY

@tomastoth5026 4 ай бұрын

@@MDrives Marek is a common name in Slovakia. NY - New York? :)

@MDrives 4 ай бұрын

@@tomastoth5026 North Yorkshire. It’s a Polish name

@tomastoth5026 4 ай бұрын

@@MDrives Yes, also Polish.. Good luck 🍀💗

@dopiaza2006 2 ай бұрын

@@MDrives Have you driven the Yorkshire TT - also known as the A1257 road from Stokesley to Helmsley. Not far from you and an awesome road. Sadly often spolied by bikers who race past on a straight then slow you down in the bends!

@user-nd5tf8gi7s 28 күн бұрын

How about Bc racing ?

@MDrives 28 күн бұрын

Hi. Never experienced them but I’ve heard from people that they are low cost coilovers and not really appropriate for M2. Apparently good for cheap track cars but not the best damping on a road.