Looking for Opinions on JRZ RS Suspension Performance on Street & Track E46 M3s

jmciver · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 02:38:46 AM

Well after some "soul searching" I am very close to deciding to spend some money on the Moton CS or JRZ RS suspension system for my E46 M3.

I have found quite a bit of info and opinions specifically on the Moton CS (and GC D/A, KW, TCK D/A, AST 42XX/52XX, etc), but very little on the JRZ RS suspension system, at least in recent history (i.e. in 2011). I am trying to do as much of an "apples to apples" comparison that I can while learning more about the JRZ RS system.

I am particularly interested in opinions on the performance (good, bad or ugly) of the JRZ RS system on the street since that will be part of my decision process (my E46 will still see some limited street time by choice, but it is not a DD).

Thanks!

SG_M3 · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 07:10:35 AM

Fantastic dampers, on all the winning prepared level club racing cars. If you are restricted to non-remote res shocks, can't beat JRZ RS.

J Smith · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 10:37:08 AM

x2. I've been running the JRZ's for the past two years and have been very happy with them. We are not resticted at all with dampers in NASA GTS and I'm in no hurry at all to swap them out for something else.

Also, great part about the JRZ's is that BimmerWorld (James) have baseline settings for them that are just about dead on for the track. Can be frustrating/expensive messing around and wasting valuable track time trying to get a set of new shocks dialed in.

qwiktiger · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 12:09:12 PM

I installed (RS Pro's) at end of season and only had one DE at Road America. It was my first time there so I can't offer much on-track feedback. I definitely noticed the difference, just no baseline comparisons. However, I don’t trailer my car and made the 3.5 hour drive there and back and they were okay on the street.

SC_TR0JAN_M3 · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 02:20:09 PM

you should also throw motion control suspensions in there too. after moton was bought out by AST, lex/jerome started up motion control as a new company. i've got a set coming in next week.

http://www.motioncontrolsuspension.com/

Project E46M3 · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 03:08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC_TR0JAN_M3

you should also throw motion control suspensions in there too. after moton was bought out by AST, lex/jerome started up motion control as a new company. i've got a set coming in next week.

http://www.motioncontrolsuspension.com/

hummmmm...interesting...waiting to see your review

tjpatte · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 04:05:17 PM

My JRZ's should be in Wednesday, going on a DD. Should have them on the car in a week or two.

jmciver, what boat is in your avatar?

jmciver · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 07:42:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjpatte

My JRZ's should be in Wednesday, going on a DD. Should have them on the car in a week or two.

jmciver, what boat is in your avatar?

Will be looking forward to your review. And my avatar was taken from the CSS-8 patch.....

tjpatte · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 08:01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmciver

Will be looking forward to your review. And my avatar was taken from the CSS-8 patch.....

Will do. Did you just leave San Diego a few months back?

jmciver · Mon, Dec-12-2011, 09:18:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjpatte

Will do. Did you just leave San Diego a few months back?

Yup, about 5 months ago....

Mon, Dec-12-2011, 02:38:46 AM	#1
jmciver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,105 Reputation: 0 Location: PacNW	Looking for Opinions on JRZ RS Suspension Performance on Street & Track E46 M3s Well after some "soul searching" I am very close to deciding to spend some money on the Moton CS or JRZ RS suspension system for my E46 M3. I have found quite a bit of info and opinions specifically on the Moton CS (and GC D/A, KW, TCK D/A, AST 42XX/52XX, etc), but very little on the JRZ RS suspension system, at least in recent history (i.e. in 2011). I am trying to do as much of an "apples to apples" comparison that I can while learning more about the JRZ RS system. I am particularly interested in opinions on the performance (good, bad or ugly) of the JRZ RS system on the street since that will be part of my decision process (my E46 will still see some limited street time by choice, but it is not a DD). Thanks! __________________ James 2005 Imola Red M3 - VF Engineering Stage I Supercharged, Track Prepped, Yet Very Streetable E46 M3 VF Engineering Stage I Supercharger DIY Last edited by jmciver; Mon, Dec-12-2011 at 09:21:00 AM.

Mon, Dec-12-2011, 07:10:35 AM	#2
SG_M3 #56 JP M3 Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 4,991 Reputation: 0 Location: Dallas TX	Re: Looking for Opinions on JRZ RS Suspension Performance on Street & Track E46 M3s Fantastic dampers, on all the winning prepared level club racing cars. If you are restricted to non-remote res shocks, can't beat JRZ RS. __________________ Sean

Mon, Dec-12-2011, 10:37:08 AM	#3
J Smith Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 201 Reputation: 0 Location: Allentown, PA	Re: Looking for Opinions on JRZ RS Suspension Performance on Street & Track E46 M3s x2. I've been running the JRZ's for the past two years and have been very happy with them. We are not resticted at all with dampers in NASA GTS and I'm in no hurry at all to swap them out for something else. Also, great part about the JRZ's is that BimmerWorld (James) have baseline settings for them that are just about dead on for the track. Can be frustrating/expensive messing around and wasting valuable track time trying to get a set of new shocks dialed in. __________________ Josh 2011 NASA GTS3 National Champion 2012 NASA GTS3 National Champion

Mon, Dec-12-2011, 12:09:12 PM	#4
qwiktiger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 20 In the garage: '65 SUNBEAM TIGER '05 BMW M3 Competition Reputation: 0	Re: Looking for Opinions on JRZ RS Suspension Performance on Street & Track E46 M3s I installed (RS Pro's) at end of season and only had one DE at Road America. It was my first time there so I can't offer much on-track feedback. I definitely noticed the difference, just no baseline comparisons. However, I don’t trailer my car and made the 3.5 hour drive there and back and they were okay on the street.

Mon, Dec-12-2011, 02:20:09 PM	#5
SC_TR0JAN_M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,496 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose	Re: Looking for Opinions on JRZ RS Suspension Performance on Street & Track E46 M3s you should also throw motion control suspensions in there too. after moton was bought out by AST, lex/jerome started up motion control as a new company. i've got a set coming in next week. http://www.motioncontrolsuspension.com/ __________________ 2004 CB 6 Speed ///M3 Motion Control :: Performance Friction :: Autosolution :: Ground Control :: Mason :: APEX Looking For :: SS Race ::

Mon, Dec-12-2011, 04:05:17 PM	#7
tjpatte Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 505 Reputation: 0 Location: San Diego	Re: Looking for Opinions on JRZ RS Suspension Performance on Street & Track E46 M3s My JRZ's should be in Wednesday, going on a DD. Should have them on the car in a week or two. jmciver, what boat is in your avatar? __________________ 2004 Mystic Blue M3

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