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MPP AWD/Performance Coilover Impression and Installation
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You won't regret it. They are really a fantastic product with an amazing range of adjustment. Transformative in my opinion particularly when you combine it with a set of forged wheels in terms of significantly better ride and hugely upgraded handling.
jgrgnt
Member
Going through the install now.
I can’t seem to find the right sequence of parts for the fronts. Reading through these posts, it sounds like it should be (from top to bottom):
I’m certain I’m doing something wrong. Any advice is appreciated.
I can’t seem to find the right sequence of parts for the fronts. Reading through these posts, it sounds like it should be (from top to bottom):
- oem hat
- oem rubber isolator
- black spacer
- metal shim
- Teflon shim
- main spring
- flange ring
- height adjuster ring.
I’m certain I’m doing something wrong. Any advice is appreciated.
jgrgnt
Member
Thanks, I wondered about that. So then the lip of the spacer slides inside the lip of the oem rubber isolator?
The Teflon and metal shim goes between the main spring and the adjuster ring. Spring > metal shim > Teflon shim > adjuster ring.
The Teflon and metal shim are cut to the exact diameter of the inside ring of the spacer. It will require some force (I used my fingers) to get it to slide in. That exact tight fitment prevents anything from slipping around.
You are going to love it! I just put my MPP Sport coilovers on finally a week ago. It's so amazing! I can't believe I didn't do it earlier.
You are going to love it! I just put my MPP Sport coilovers on finally a week ago. It's so amazing! I can't believe I didn't do it earlier.
Here is the photo from our online instructions, you are trying to use the rubber isolator with the composite spacer which won't work!
Here is the photo from our online instructions, you are trying to use the rubber isolator with the composite spacer which won't work!
Far be it from me as an end user to an even appear to disagree with the front office but I'm assuming that you mean the rubber isolator that came with the original kit? The OEM rubber isolator on the other hand works just fine with the spacer top. I've had the car with the sports coilovers installed, both with and without the OEM isolator, and the difference is painfully obvious. Significant increase in NVH without the OEM isolator, especially noticeable on rough roads. The original hard rubber and thinner isolator that was part of the earlier kit does not fit however with the new spacer top. I assume that's what you're referring to?
They released a new shorter composite spacer to alleviate the issue of running out of threads for lowering the ride height. Perhaps this design doesn't allow it to be used with the OEM rubber isolator. I'm receiving my composite spacer tomorrow and will compare.
The picture jgrgnt posted is of the new composite spacer.
The picture jgrgnt posted is of the new composite spacer.
jgrgnt
Member
Yeah, I have the newer composite spacer. After experimenting with different arrangements, it became clear that it was never meant to work with the OEM rubber isolator. I ended up using the rubber rings provided in the box from MPP, so my final arrangement went: top hat, new rubber isolator, spacer, spring. I didn't see MPP's post in time, otherwise I would have omitted the rubber isolator entirely. But I wanted to get everything buttoned up before my drive to work this morning. As it is, I had no trouble reaching the ride height I was aiming for, and I have at least 10 threads available below the adjuster should I want to lower it further.
Torquing session at 1:30am, wheels on at 2:00am, and a 30 minute test ride until 2:30am. Sleep is overrated.
But it was worth it. The drive to work this morning was a revelation. Some local roads are poorly maintained, and with the stock setup, the car felt far too soft and bouncy. Now, it's much more composed and settled. Squat and dive are reduced about 70%. Steering seems to have a bit more feel, too. Turn in is super crisp and responsive. Reserving final judgement until I get in another hour or so of driving, but my initial takeaway is that this is exactly how the car should have come from the factory.
(center caps are off, in case I needed to pull the wheels and adjust the ride height)
Torquing session at 1:30am, wheels on at 2:00am, and a 30 minute test ride until 2:30am. Sleep is overrated.
But it was worth it. The drive to work this morning was a revelation. Some local roads are poorly maintained, and with the stock setup, the car felt far too soft and bouncy. Now, it's much more composed and settled. Squat and dive are reduced about 70%. Steering seems to have a bit more feel, too. Turn in is super crisp and responsive. Reserving final judgement until I get in another hour or so of driving, but my initial takeaway is that this is exactly how the car should have come from the factory.
(center caps are off, in case I needed to pull the wheels and adjust the ride height)
jgrgnt
Member
Some nice lightweight wheels are definitely in my future, and VS Forged is on my short list.
Fantastic! Please make sure to get an alignment so as not to wear your tires out!
jgrgnt
Member
Tip for those who have yet to install their coilovers:
Follow what MPP posted earlier in this thread (quoted above). I exchanged emails with Jesse and he confirmed that we should only be using the parts shown, arranged in this sequence (from top to bottom):
- OEM shock hat
- composite spacer
- main spring
- perch adapter
- perch
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