MSS urban adjustable springs for X3 M

Influence · 06-22-2020, 07:54 AM

New question for the group.

Has anyone put the MSS spring kit onto a non-Competition X3M/X4M? I don't think I've seen anyone on this board who has. Just trying to decide if the MSS are any softer feeling than the base X3M setup. i don't really want to go much softer than the base spring setup, but wouldn't mind if I could take some of the initial "bounciness" out of the ride, particularly on rough pavement

_x3M_Competition · 06-22-2020, 12:52 PM

First time i've been able to drive around some twisty roads, this car doesn't disappoint very impressive at speed around turns and twists. It just grips!

SAV or Wagon? Sitting on MSS.

BOEING 777 · 06-22-2020, 01:29 PM

Does anyone know if the MSS kit comes with 1 or 2 adjuster tool ?

ckrieg · 06-22-2020, 01:30 PM

So it seems pretty clear that the ride is more comfortable with the MSS springs, but what about handling? Is it about the same? More body roll? Or better since it sits a little lower?

_x3M_Competition · 06-22-2020, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BOEING 777

Does anyone know if the MSS kit comes with 1 or 2 adjuster tool ?

Mine came with just one.

_x3M_Competition · 06-22-2020, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ckrieg

So it seems pretty clear that the ride is more comfortable with the MSS springs, but what about handling? Is it about the same? More body roll? Or better since it sits a little lower?

I took mine out to Angeles Crest Highway yesterday, lots of twists, turns, and straightaways. I didn't have any issues I was driving with everything in sports plus. Feels crisp and direct going through turns additionally the lower center of gravity reduces body roll.

pluckydks · 06-22-2020, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cerebrallp02

I took mine out to Angeles Crest Highway yesterday, lots of twists, turns, and straightaways. I didn't have any issues I was driving with everything in sports plus. Feels crisp and direct going through turns additionally the lower center of gravity reduces body roll.

I miss driving Angeles Crest!

BOEING 777 · 06-22-2020, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cerebrallp02

Mine came with just one.

Thanks just verified it with IND .

r33_RGSport · 06-22-2020, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cerebrallp02

First time i've been able to drive around some twisty roads, this car doesn't disappoint very impressive at speed around turns and twists. It just grips!

SAV or Wagon? Sitting on MSS.

Why didn't call me up??? lol.

r33_RGSport · 06-22-2020, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Influence

New question for the group.

Has anyone put the MSS spring kit onto a non-Competition X3M/X4M? I don't think I've seen anyone on this board who has. Just trying to decide if the MSS are any softer feeling than the base X3M setup. i don't really want to go much softer than the base spring setup, but wouldn't mind if I could take some of the initial "bounciness" out of the ride, particularly on rough pavement

The only Non-Comp that I've worked on, the owner opted for H&R.

But, IMO, MSS is not softer. Just more controllable since it uses linear spring rate, instead of progressive.

I would say it will get rid the stock bounciness when on rough pavement.

hxr · 06-23-2020, 06:33 AM

Amazing difference in comfort. Running the crappy Continental tyres still too.

aseth · 06-23-2020, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Influence

New question for the group.

Has anyone put the MSS spring kit onto a non-Competition X3M/X4M? I don't think I've seen anyone on this board who has. Just trying to decide if the MSS are any softer feeling than the base X3M setup. i don't really want to go much softer than the base spring setup, but wouldn't mind if I could take some of the initial "bounciness" out of the ride, particularly on rough pavement

I'll be getting my car back from the shop tomorrow. Non comp. Will let you know how it is.

_x3M_Competition · 06-23-2020, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Why didn't call me up??? lol.

Next time, when i'm without the kids. We should try to get a group of us to go up there.

r33_RGSport · 06-23-2020, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cerebrallp02

Next time, when i'm without the kids. We should try to get a group of us to go up there.

We should.

Irnbru · 06-23-2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aseth

I'll be getting my car back from the shop tomorrow. Non comp. Will let you know how it is.

Awesome, excited to hear too. Did you also lower the car?

aw305 · 06-26-2020, 09:08 AM

Here are some pics of the mss kit installed

aw305 · 06-26-2020, 09:10 AM

Continued

aseth · 06-30-2020, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Influence

New question for the group.

Has anyone put the MSS spring kit onto a non-Competition X3M/X4M? I don't think I've seen anyone on this board who has. Just trying to decide if the MSS are any softer feeling than the base X3M setup. i don't really want to go much softer than the base spring setup, but wouldn't mind if I could take some of the initial "bounciness" out of the ride, particularly on rough pavement

Got the car back. Definitely removes the harsh ride on rough pavement. I hit the bump stops on hard bumps though. Overall very happy with the install. Next is 265/40/21 all around to soften it up even more.

MJDBMW · 06-30-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aseth

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Originally Posted by Influence

New question for the group.

Has anyone put the MSS spring kit onto a non-Competition X3M/X4M? I don't think I've seen anyone on this board who has. Just trying to decide if the MSS are any softer feeling than the base X3M setup. i don't really want to go much softer than the base spring setup, but wouldn't mind if I could take some of the initial "bounciness" out of the ride, particularly on rough pavement

Got the car back. Definitely removes the harsh ride on rough pavement. I hit the bump stops on hard bumps though. Overall very happy with the install. Next is 265/40/21 all around to soften it up even more.

How much did you lower it?

aseth · 06-30-2020, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MJDBMW

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Originally Posted by aseth

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Originally Posted by Influence

New question for the group.

Has anyone put the MSS spring kit onto a non-Competition X3M/X4M? I don't think I've seen anyone on this board who has. Just trying to decide if the MSS are any softer feeling than the base X3M setup. i don't really want to go much softer than the base spring setup, but wouldn't mind if I could take some of the initial "bounciness" out of the ride, particularly on rough pavement

Got the car back. Definitely removes the harsh ride on rough pavement. I hit the bump stops on hard bumps though. Overall very happy with the install. Next is 265/40/21 all around to soften it up even more.

How much did you lower it?

1.25

MrItaly · 06-30-2020, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aseth

1.25

That's so low, bro......

MJDBMW · 06-30-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aseth

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Originally Posted by MJDBMW

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Originally Posted by aseth

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Originally Posted by Influence

New question for the group.

Has anyone put the MSS spring kit onto a non-Competition X3M/X4M? I don't think I've seen anyone on this board who has. Just trying to decide if the MSS are any softer feeling than the base X3M setup. i don't really want to go much softer than the base spring setup, but wouldn't mind if I could take some of the initial "bounciness" out of the ride, particularly on rough pavement

Got the car back. Definitely removes the harsh ride on rough pavement. I hit the bump stops on hard bumps though. Overall very happy with the install. Next is 265/40/21 all around to soften it up even more.

How much did you lower it?

1.25

I'm planning to do 1 inch with a 6mm rake.

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