Below are the Mazdaspeed Coilovers, SPC Rear Camber Arms, Front Endlinks from E46 M3.
I am looking to get these onto my car either this coming weekend or the next. I'm very excited!
I'm no suspension expert, but I would imagine that ride stiffness depends on a few things - how low you are (less suspension travel = harsher ride), damper setting (overdamped will be harsh, underdamped will be less jolty but more floaty), and probably i think the biggest factor is springs (super stiff springs will feel like you have solid metal suspension).So, I've been driving the car for a few days and on San Francisco roads, the stiffness of the ride has become well, quite unbearable.
I read that the MS Coilovers are essentially KW v3 but with a higher spring rate specified by Mazda. I also read that the ride is largely dependent on the springs. Having said that, can I expect an easier ride if I dial back the stiffness on the struts/dampers?
Also, "eyeballing" failed, and the rear is actually slightly lowered than the front. And I think the suspension has settled because I'm actually rubbing in the rear on random ramps. So, I will need to raise the rear a little bit.
Thanks.