[Vic55]

So I know I was one of the first to lower a G80 back in 2021 but this new CS is a different animal and some of you will say dont touch it and I respect that.

But personally I wont probably track it and just enjoy ripping it as a nice semi daily on the curves and bends near the mountains where I live. So lowering it wont affect my functional use as much but will improve the form.

So I really dont know much lately about springs and HAS kits as I was always on MSS with my two prior G80's but think there are now better options. Looking up part numbers, most setups are used for the CS and non CS cars like H&R and KW. Any thoughts on, if I decide to lower, as to what is probably best from a spring rate perspective?

Currently my two thoughts are:

KW HAS
M Performance HAS

But isnt the M part just a private KW label?

Anyways here is the car 2 days old and in 4x4 mode (blocks not there LOL)

[subendrah3964]

I have the M Performance HAS Kit on mine and im extremely satisfied with ride quality, and height. Although I have slight rubbing with 12mm front and 15mm rear spacers on a 21' Competition RWD

[imperfectluck]

Curious if you though about going with coils as springs are only part of the suspension geometry. The car is very capable in stock form and yes springs would get you the drop that you’d like but coils would allow you to love and enjoy the twisties.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by imperfectluck

Curious if you though about going with coils as springs are only part of the suspension geometry. The car is very capable in stock form and yes springs would get you the drop that you’d like but coils would allow you to love and enjoy the twisties.

Honestly that didnt cross my mind- this is my 14th M and I dropped all of them but only did KW V3 on one and that was an amazing ride.

Maybe Ill add that to my though process- thanks.

[imperfectluck]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Honestly that didnt cross my mind- this is my 14th M and I dropped all of them but only did KW V3 on one and that was an amazing ride.

Maybe Ill add that to my though process- thanks.

No problem, I’d like to see you rip up and down with a grin on your face, that’s all. 🙂

[OGOverkill]

I have AST HAS kit being installed next Monday on my CS. I have never had an issue with AST products.

[TselaG80]

throw some Ohlin Coils, Millway front Monoball conversion and call it a day.

i drove my boys g80 recently that doesnt have the front Monoballs, and back into mine that does and its crazy what a difference it actually makes.

[ash_schwin]

I have the KW HAS on mine and love the ride quality. Congrats on the new M3 CS, looks awesome!

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by ash_schwin

I have the KW HAS on mine and love the ride quality. Congrats on the new M3 CS, looks awesome!

Thanks, how low did you go? Can you post a pic here?

Look at this off road unit LOL



My last two G80s on MSS (no issues with binding or the ride)

[ash_schwin]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Thanks, how low did you go? Can you post a pic here?

Look at this off road unit LOL

My last two G80s on MSS (no issues with binding or the ride)

LOL I can proudly say I have never kept any car I bought with stock suspension, usually the first thing I do on any car I buy. Lucky for me, I bought this car from a previous owner who had the Apex wheels and KW HAS installed. Sits perfect for me as a daily driver so I didn't mess with the height. Below is a pic of how it sits...

[DrRay81]

welcome back Vic55 i feel like you're one of the OG members. but congrats on the CS. lower it ASAP! i'm on ohlins r&t and vorshlag plates way better than the stock CS suspension

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by DrRay81

welcome back Vic55 i feel like you're one of the OG members. but congrats on the CS. lower it ASAP! i'm on ohlins r&t and vorshlag plates way better than the stock CS suspension

Oh Im so old I have to be OG- I did get my first G80 in May of 21, then my first X in Sept of 21 but long before that I was rocking an E39 M5 too (this CS is my 14th in a storied honored live of M ownership)

LOL

Damnnnnnnnn that looks great- Im assuming you have an EDC delete module that comes with it?

[christianb5s4]

Originally Posted by TselaG80

throw some Ohlin Coils, Millway front Monoball conversion and call it a day.

i drove my boys g80 recently that doesnt have the front Monoballs, and back into mine that does and its crazy what a difference it actually makes.

1000%. I love the Monoballs and was honestly quite surprised how much improvement it brought for such a small investment.

OP: I went MP HAS and love it. KW, AST and others allow for more of a drop but if you don't want that, MP is phenomenal.

[DrRay81]

Vic55 yes i have the ohlins edc cancellation kit. i'm also on millway thrust arm bushings as well didn't make as big a difference in feel on the CS

[M3CeeSaw]

Did you have the MSS Hybrid springs on the previous cars or the "regular" version? The hybrids look interesting but are priced a little too close to a coil over at $2,500

[BIGW0RM]

Welcome back Vic. Did you move away from the GTS too?

I would do the Kw Has vs Mphas. MP Has is limtied on the drop vs the KW Has.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

Welcome back Vic. Did you move away from the GTS too?

I would do the Kw Has vs Mphas. MP Has is limtied on the drop vs the KW Has.

Hell no, Im keeping that thing--- tuned, decatted, drives like a go kart that weighs 3500 lbs LOL

Ben told me the same if I went the HAS route, to do KW for the expanded range.

Good to hear from you to sir.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by M3CeeSaw

Did you have the MSS Hybrid springs on the previous cars or the "regular" version? The hybrids look interesting but are priced a little too close to a coil over at $2,500

No I had the regular MSS and then got the xtra low fronts for free when they came out... I saw the Evolve post about the Hybrids but cant find much about them?

[Soylent]

Was that the one in Fresno?

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by Soylent

Was that the one in Fresno?

Yes sir.

[Soylent]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Yes sir.

Ha! I saw that last week when I turned in my G82. CA was tempting me but I have an individual order finishing production. He started it up in the showroom. It is a magnificent car in person.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by Soylent

Ha! I saw that last week when I turned in my G82. CA was tempting me but I have an individual order finishing production. He started it up in the showroom. It is a magnificent car in person.

Yes indeed and thanks--- while the sound is not too bad with the ti can; the way it drives and shifts is incredible and just more raw than my departed 22 X drive or 21 RWD Comp. It definitely needs an exhaust mod to match its driving dynamics.

Fresno was pretty damn cool about the purchase but refused to deliver the car without an in person ID validation. Since I couldnt fly or drive up there last week, their salesman drove 282 miles South to me to do the validation and purchase agreement.