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      01-06-2016, 01:32 PM   #1
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428i GC with m-performance suspension

has anyone done this yet? or does anyone know if it's possible to fit? initial research is showing different part numbers between the 4 coupe and 4 gran coupe suspension components (ie struts, springs) so i do not want to take a chance on purchasing at this point. any info is much appreciated, thanks in advance.

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      01-06-2016, 01:45 PM   #2
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Seems to be a question of production date. Just made a quick check on the online catalogue.
- Not for 428i GC with adaptive suspension (SA2VF)
- not for xDrive
- production date after 01/15
http://www.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/topics/di...ryId=8662.html

So you should investigate and clarify with your dealer based on car VIN Code.
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      01-06-2016, 02:04 PM   #3
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interesting

the US site does not even have any listing for m-performance with 4-GC at all whereas the UK does. i'm messaging evan@tischer with my vin as we speak. my gut feeling is negative

yup, bmw doesn't list m-performance suspension for the gran coupe. i have a strange feeling all the components are the same however struts/shocks and springs are different rates/stiffness for the different cars, 4coupe, 4GC, 4convertible, which cause the part numbers to be different...

anybody else care to chime in?

i really don't want to go aftermarket coilovers but it looks like i may have to

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      01-31-2016, 09:49 PM   #4
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the US site does not even have any listing for m-performance with 4-GC at all whereas the UK does. i'm messaging evan@tischer with my vin as we speak. my gut feeling is negative

yup, bmw doesn't list m-performance suspension for the gran coupe. i have a strange feeling all the components are the same however struts/shocks and springs are different rates/stiffness for the different cars, 4coupe, 4GC, 4convertible, which cause the part numbers to be different...

anybody else care to chime in?

i really don't want to go aftermarket coilovers but it looks like i may have to
I have a 428GC with M adaptive Suspension, but I am in the Caribbean.
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      02-01-2016, 02:32 AM   #5
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I have a 428GC with M adaptive Suspension, but I am in the Caribbean.
i am referring to the M-Performance suspension. not the adaptive suspension which is different. thanks, though...
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      02-01-2016, 05:51 AM   #6
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i am referring to the M-Performance suspension. not the adaptive suspension which is different. thanks, though...
Yeah just noticed that my bad.
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      02-15-2016, 05:39 PM   #7
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your thoughts...

since there aren't any m-performance suspensions for the F36 avail', i'm contemplating getting a m-performance suspension for a 435i (because the 435i coupe is about the same weight as the 428i GC), disassembling and using the top hats, associated parts, etc from my 428i GC to basically make my own m-performance susp using the F32 435i m-perf components.

anybody has thoughts on this?

please refrain from the: "try it out and let us know comments"...
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      02-18-2016, 10:47 AM   #8
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Hopefully you get it right because it is worth it. I got it installed in my f30 last week and the drive is night and day change.
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Any updates on the install? Did you finally pull the trigger for the m performance suspension?
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      04-07-2016, 10:03 AM   #10
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Any updates on the install? Did you finally pull the trigger for the m performance suspension?
pulled the trigger but waiting for springs on backorder

will post and pics later if it works out
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m-performance installed...

still need an alignment. will post pics in a few days. unfortunately i didn't take before pics :

there's nothing like having a long time friend install it for me. i helped out whatever i could but it is a little beyond my limits. it took about 3 hours. the 1st front took the longest. figured out a better way for the 2nd. the rears were much more manageable.

here's a pic. m-performance suspension is 10mm lower than m-sport susp.
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still need an alignment. will post pics in a few days. unfortunately i didn't take before pics :

there's nothing like having a long time friend install it for me. i helped out whatever i could but it is a little beyond my limits. it took about 3 hours. the 1st front took the longest. figured out a better way for the 2nd. the rears were much more manageable.

here's a pic. m-performance suspension is 10mm lower than m-sport susp.
Very Nice! What our your wheel and tire specs?
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Very Nice! What our your wheel and tire specs?
thx. i stuck with 18's because the roads here are so bad. the rears are 18x9 +50 255/40 and fronts are 18x8 +45 w/5mm spacer on 245/40 front on bridgestone s-04's. my original plans were to keep stock tire sizes and i don't like stretched. i later decided on 245/40 up front but it was too late to change the front order to 18x8.5 +35. it took 5 months, i might add. i also wish i went with michelin pilot super sports, which i'll get next time around...
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still need an alignment. will post pics in a few days. unfortunately i didn't take before pics :

there's nothing like having a long time friend install it for me. i helped out whatever i could but it is a little beyond my limits. it took about 3 hours. the 1st front took the longest. figured out a better way for the 2nd. the rears were much more manageable.

here's a pic. m-performance suspension is 10mm lower than m-sport susp.
Mate, your wheels configuration are like mine now... But I gotten a 10mm spacer instead. I haven't change the tires as they are from my F20. Do you change the anti roll bar with the m performance suspension?

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Mate, your wheels configuration are like mine now... But I gotten a 10mm spacer instead. I haven't change the tires as they are from my F20. Do you change the anti roll bar with the m performance suspension?

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cool. my anti roll bar is stock m-sport roll bar, part of the 704 suspension, i think. m-performance suspension works as advertised. no complaints or problems whatsoever.
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      09-10-2016, 06:54 PM   #16
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Hmm, similar to mine with stiffer springs, roll-bars and shocks, I "made my own" performance suspension.
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