Testimonial - E82 1M coupe - B1 Sport Suspension - Mr Hadley

Date: 08/09/2014

 

Hi Kev,

 

Haven't had a huge amount of time yet to get used to the new set-up, but initial thoughts are that it was worth every penny as the car feels similar in character yet much more predictable and communicative on all surfaces. The attainable speeds on previously sedate poor UK roads are now well beyond my skill level / previous speeds and I'm yet to get on the airfield. I've run in MDM without issue and suspect the set-up is far more sympathetic on the tyres yet allows the grip levels to be used much better (although I haven't explored those limits). It's more comfortable at lower speeds without need to avoid undulations, and as aforementioned the power and torque is much more usable. I'm hoping the weather will be wet enough to do a lap or two on the airfield as I predict the car will be much less edgy near the limit and I don't play on public roads.

 

The rear seat delete has really enhanced the acoustics and road noise making it feel even more exotic (not everyones taste)! No artificial sounds piped in required... not good enough to feel / know if the weight makes a difference which wasn't really my aim but from carrying the stuff into storage it isn't an insignificant amount. As simple mods go along with sports seats probably good for 100lbs or thereabouts...

 

I'll get back to you once I've had a chance to play some more and things have settled. In summary the car feels epic and the grip and balance is far beyond it's previous stock set-up. Money well-spent, apart from maybe having to upgrade the brakes now in the interests of self-preservation!

 

Thanks,