ZCP suspension question

turnism1200 · 09-23-2010, 12:59 PM

I am currently in the process of ordering my M3 (coming from an E92 335xi). I want to go for a lowered look. Does it make sense to order the ZCP package and then put in either after market springs or coilovers or is that a waste of money? I def want a drop more than the 10mm that the Comp Package offers.

1MORELAP · 09-23-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by turnism1200

I am currently in the process of ordering my M3 (coming from an E92 335xi). I want to go for a lowered look. Does it make sense to order the ZCP package and then put in either after market springs or coilovers or is that a waste of money? I def want a drop more than the 10mm that the Comp Package offers.

Waste of money if you are going with coilovers. One could argue that if you plan to only do springs, ZCP gives you better shocks, EDC programming and AWESOME wheels that you can either enjoy or sell for relatively big bucks as people like them. (Probably could get $2,500 for them WITH new tires.).

turnism1200 · 09-24-2010, 11:11 AM

makes sense, will go with the springs and get the ZCP. I wasnt really factoring the wheels into the equation.

1cleanm6 · 09-24-2010, 11:35 AM

i have zcp suspension

changed it for kw v3s

so honestly get a reg m3

turnism1200 · 09-24-2010, 03:51 PM

Do you notice a big difference in terms of the KW and the ZCP handling wise?

Malek@MRF · 09-24-2010, 05:49 PM

ZCP is much better than a regular M3. It is drastically noticeable.

Read my thread in regards to modifying the ZCP suspension, it's very thorough.

aajami · 09-24-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

ZCP is much better than a regular M3. It is drastically noticeable.

Read my thread in regards to modifying the ZCP suspension, it's very thorough.

Hey Malik,

Did you ever do the side by side comparison of the spring pads?

Malek@MRF · 09-24-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Hey Malik,

Did you ever do the side by side comparison of the spring pads?

Yep I did. The ZCP ones are slightly thinner as I suspected and mentioned in my thread.

-Malek

aajami · 09-24-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Malekreza11

Yep I did. The ZCP ones are slightly thinner as I suspected and mentioned in my thread.

-Malek

Did you take any side-by-side pics, by any chance? I'm confused as to why the pads would be listed as the same PN across all M3s if the ZCP ones are thinner.

1cleanm6 · 09-24-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by turnism1200

Do you notice a big difference in terms of the KW and the ZCP handling wise?

not even a comparison

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