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1. In my experience with lowering springs on bmw's (E46, E92, F30, F87) the passenger rear (LHD) tends to sit a little higher (maybe 1/4-1/2 inch) than the driver rear for whatever reason, so it's important to get either adjustable springs, or to have non-adjustables that account for this. Whether or not this applies to the G80 is unknown, but I think you guys should have measured all 4 corners to see the final height, not just two corners to see the amount of drop. 2. The fronts are definitely sitting higher than the rears and need more of a drop than the rears. I'd say 1.25-1.5 front and .75-1.0 rear would be perfect. |
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03-21-2021, 10:02 PM | #49 |
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Is there a drop that's less aggressive than this? The wheel gap on the rear wheels (with stock suspension), is optimal. Really just want to replicate that in the front.
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Secondly, it comes with some negatives and punishment for the chassis and the comfort. Forget about being unable to wash it under and put high pressure wash in there to prevent future rust and clean the wheel well. It looks out of place as the wheel arch of the car is not in sync with the wheel anymore; looks like is broken, and has no benefits for a normal user. |
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03-21-2021, 10:25 PM | #52 |
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Seems like almost everyone in here is in agreement that the rear is too aggressive. Borderline slammed.
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03-22-2021, 12:01 AM | #54 |
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Right. Except that M GT race car was made for that and the whole body was build for that. Secondly, the springs were ENGINEERED BY M FOR THAT.
Not last, the body is still beautiful and takes care of the aesthetics too - very important for the whole image -, as the wheel arch still follows the wheel which obviously is not “sinked” like the car is broken... Plus, that car is “naked” with no carpet wheel well liner and looked after in a rigorous way, not to mention the weels are swapped daily so it can be cleaned properly... Anyway, that car has a purpose and is engineered for that purpose, not a wanna be. I respect however someone’s opinion about this or his option to do it. I just expressed my opinion as I do not like it at all, plus is detrimental to this car from comfort to maintenance. And if you run a RFT on that car and for some reason you get a a flat with a shredding tire, you can kiss godbye that fender... |
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Such a shame as the car handles brilliantly. To me, it's (yet) another case of this. |
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03-22-2021, 03:08 AM | #58 |
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Well BMW still offers the MP-HAS and I think this one will be tested by the engineers there to have a perfect fit, functionality and plus I can go 10mm lower (that's all I want).
I for myself find it rubbish when it's too low (take a look at the F80/F30 board, jesus some cars there scratch the floor thats just not good looking at all when the weel goes IN the fender). A small drop with a official BMW piece. done. |
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It's perfect and engineered by M division. I went through the trials & tribulations on my F82. Everything is a compromise, unless you go full blown Coilovers or MP-HAS
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You're making a subjective statement about the appearance of a lowered car and for the most part I agree with you. I'm not a fan of the "slammed" look. I do feel a modest drop and spacers helps any car look better and I say that as a 39 year old Executive and not a "boy racer."
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KW and MP-HAS are adapted for the car (at least for sure MP-HAS, not so much into KW to be honest). But what I at least see a lot is that car's are just put insanely low to look aggressive but can't even drive properly because they touch everywhere. this is ridicolous. Either you let it original or you get it done properly and this costs money (not the 300$ crap coilovers). If I get it correctly you got the MP-HAS, then for sure it has better handling. |
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After test driving the G80, it's MP-HAS or nothing. Stock is extremely good IMO, unless your going proper CO, I would stick with MP or maybe KW since they are the ones making the MP.
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Otherwise it's really just aesthetics, as the car is never going to get to that extreme edge of the performance envelope where a millimetre or two of CoG height (not ride height) will make the difference on the road... Personally I'm more of a 'drive it stock' guy, I don't buy into modding cars the instant I buy it and if it's really that bad in the first place, why buy it? Each to their own I guess. Anyway just saying as a 40-something guy |
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