[Bostro]

Originally Posted by mdr955

I’m not even sure you can request a custom drop at the port can you? My car is on the boat now … would ideally like them to set it where I want it but I’ve got no idea what to tell them and my CA hasn’t returned my messages anyhow lol.

If they cannot adjust, they will do install and go with standart setting I would assume. When you have a car then you would need to pay probably alignment costs, i think it was like $220 (?) and they should follow your ask. If not… I would do alignemnt in other place.

[harperium]

I was under the impression that the port installers would perform an alignment? They aren't going to deliver a car that pulls to the side...

I don't have the patience to search all 37 pages of this thread again though.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by harperium

I was under the impression that the port installers would perform an alignment? They aren't going to deliver a car that pulls to the side...

I don't have the patience to search all 37 pages of this thread again though.

I don’t know why they wouldn’t? The car was aligned when it was built. Their job is to install the springs and put it back to factory spec. I can’t imagine delivering a car with a bad alignment. Although, my Civic Type R had the worst alignment from the factory.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by mdr955

I’m not even sure you can request a custom drop at the port can you? My car is on the boat now … would ideally like them to set it where I want it but I’ve got no idea what to tell them and my CA hasn’t returned my messages anyhow lol.

I wouldn’t think so. Unless it was a special request that was agreed to in a contract. And I don’t even know if that’s possible, or how you would even go about. If you had a contact at the port, you may have a chance, but, I don’t see any other way.

[napeHbNYC]

Does it pair well with the spacers?(12mm)

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by napeHbNYC

Does it pair well with the spacers?(12mm)

Yes, fine.

[MJBO]

Originally Posted by MJBO

Curious whether there are any G81 M3 Touring owners out there that have this fitted?

I can't see anywhere online whether part # 31305A2D979 is or is not compatible, only that the G83 M4 is not.

For those that are interested or end up here in the future, part number for OEM BMW M Performance G81 M3 Touring HAS suspension lowering Kit is 31305A87C79

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by MJBO

For those that are interested or end up here in the future, part number for OEM BMW M Performance G81 M3 Touring HAS suspension lowering Kit is 31305A87C79

Awesome! Thanks for the update! OP updated to add part number.

[Bostro]

Originally Posted by harperium

I was under the impression that the port installers would perform an alignment? They aren't going to deliver a car that pulls to the side...

I don't have the patience to search all 37 pages of this thread again though.

I will correct myself.
What I meant is that for sure they can do alignemnt :-) but I doubt they will do anything unique like more of the track alignment.

I would be positivly surprised if they do max out on negative camber and set the toe to zero as example

Sorry for confusion.

[carswithdonuts]

Originally Posted by RDG80M3X

After sitting on my kit for months I finally got around to having it installed. Went with a drop of 20mm F/ 10mm R and H&R 12mm spacers all around. Big thanks to Ben r33_RGSport for hooking it up with the install! Loving the new stance and Idk if it’s placebo but it rides even better than stock…

Love your setup!

2 questions.

1.Any rubbing up front/ And could you go to 15mm spacers in front without rubbing?
2.would you say this is a “level” drop, making the front and rear the same height? Love the look!

[Adcampo]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

Yes, fine.

Dumb question, if you adjust the height does it need a new alignment?

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by Adcampo

Dumb question, if you adjust the height does it need a new alignment?

You “should” get an alignment with any suspension adjustments. And from listening to my installer, he had to readjust my rear springs after he drove it, and he had to remove the inside lower control arms to take the tension off the rear springs, even with the car in the air. So, after that, it definitely needs to be aligned.

[RDG80M3X]

Originally Posted by carswithdonuts

Love your setup!

2 questions.

1.Any rubbing up front/ And could you go to 15mm spacers in front without rubbing?
2.would you say this is a “level” drop, making the front and rear the same height? Love the look!

Thank you sir! To answer your questions:

1. No rubbing up front but I read reports of rubbing with even 10mm spacers up front so I had the fender liners trimmed just in case. I could definitely run a 15mm up front and I plan to switch to 15mm all around once these Pzeros wear out and I swap them for PS4Ss.

2. In person it is relatively even at eye level but I would say the front still rides slightly higher due to the size of the front fender well. To be fair this is as even as it’s going to get with the MP HAS. I personally hate the reverse rake “dumped” rear look so I knew I was going to max out the front from the get go. I also wanted the adjustability of the factory EDC without sacrificing ride comfort but if I had to do it again I’d get KWV3 coilovers and call it a day. I may do just that on the next one lol.

[carswithdonuts]

Originally Posted by RDG80M3X

Thank you sir! To answer your questions:

1. No rubbing up front but I read reports of rubbing with even 10mm spacers up front so I had the fender liners trimmed just in case. I could definitely run a 15mm up front and I plan to do switch to 15mm all around once these Pzeros wear out and I swap them for PS4Ss.

2. In person it is relatively even at eye level but I would say the front still rides slightly higher due to the size of the front fender well. To be fair this is as even as it’s going to get with the MP HAS. I personally hate the reverse rake “dumped” rear look so I knew I was going to max out the front from the get go. I also wanted the adjustability of the factory EDC without sacrificing ride comfort but if I had to do it again I’d get KWV3 coilovers and call it a day. I may do just that on the next one lol.

Appreciate the info. This is me as well. Going to have my car all the way down with the m suspension. And want the rear to look as even as possible. So will tell the shop to set it as same height as yours.

Still waiting for car lol. But ordered 15mm front and 12mm rear spacers. Was concerned it’ll rub. But good to know. I don’t mind trimming a bit

[mdr955]

Originally Posted by harperium

Great thread, thanks everyone for your info. Based on this, I added the M Perf HAS to my Week 42 build

Edit: To clarify, my Sales guy added it to my order while in status 111, in advance of production. But he said the option could be added up until it made it to port.

Curious if you got your car and how the m perf suspension worked out!

[harperium]

Originally Posted by mdr955

Curious if you got your car and how the m perf suspension worked out!

Car was delayed until Week 49. Hit status 151 today (exterior body assembly). Will take delivery late January or so. Will post pics and all that then...

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by RDG80M3X

Thank you sir! To answer your questions:

1. No rubbing up front but I read reports of rubbing with even 10mm spacers up front so I had the fender liners trimmed just in case. I could definitely run a 15mm up front and I plan to switch to 15mm all around once these Pzeros wear out and I swap them for PS4Ss.

2. In person it is relatively even at eye level but I would say the front still rides slightly higher due to the size of the front fender well. To be fair this is as even as it’s going to get with the MP HAS. I personally hate the reverse rake “dumped” rear look so I knew I was going to max out the front from the get go. I also wanted the adjustability of the factory EDC without sacrificing ride comfort but if I had to do it again I’d get KWV3 coilovers and call it a day. I may do just that on the next one lol.

Yeah, that shape of the rear fender makes the rear look lower. Its a little bit of an illusion. The G82 doesn't look like it sits as low, because the fenders are shaped different.

[xxyion]

Where have people been ordering the M Performance HAS Kit from? I see on the MP catalogue it's like 1800$ so wasnt sure if people have found it cheaper elsewhere. I was hoping to get the dealer to install it so it would be covered but 1800$ for what is essentially lowering springs is a tough pill to swallow.

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by xxyion

Where have people been ordering the M Performance HAS Kit from? I see on the MP catalogue it's like 1800$ so wasnt sure if people have found it cheaper elsewhere. I was hoping to get the dealer to install it so it would be covered but 1800$ for what is essentially lowering springs is a tough pill to swallow.

There's a Euro site called Baum something or other that usually has it. You should do it. That Boston Green G82 will look so much better with it. I'd throw on the Gold CS wheels too for real pop!

[xxyion]

Originally Posted by Fugly M3

There's a Euro site called Baum something or other that usually has it. You should do it. That Boston Green G82 will look so much better with it. I'd throw on the Gold CS wheels too for real pop!

Yeah i think so too. The CS wheels are a bit out of my price range but i was thinking about doing the APEX VS-5R wheels in Bronze. I think it would look killer.

[Fugly M3]

Originally Posted by xxyion

Yeah i think so too. The CS wheels are a bit out of my price range but i was thinking about doing the APEX VS-5R wheels in Bronze. I think it would look killer.

You can get the CS in gold for around 4100 shipped to you. That’s not that bad.

[JFIV]

Here’s the link to Baum M Performance HAS kit. I ordered mine from here as well. Took about a month or two to get.

https://www.baum-bmwshop24.de/bmw-na...k-31305a2d979/