[Mperor]

Just picked it up, I have the xDrive Comp. KW HAS kit (same as the one for the rear wheel drive). I think the height is good, ride quality... well, I can't really tell the different but mentally I think it is a little stiffer, if any.
What do you think of the look?

[tom @ eas]

Ride height depends on how aggressive of a driver you are, as well as if you drive with passengers or not - you are able to adjust as you see fit. Typically, we like a 1 finger gap in between the tire and bottom of fender as seem below:



Do you have spacers installed? It looks like you can push the front wheels out slightly to give it a slightly more aggressive stance.

[ny2nj]

Nice

Are you at the lowest settings?

[Kev77]

Looks really nice. I also bought the KW HAS already and waiting for the car to arrive. Is this the lowest setting for both front and rear?

[ROBERT1183]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Ride height depends on how aggressive of a driver you are, as well as if you drive with passengers or not - you are able to adjust as you see fit. Typically, we like a 1 finger gap in between the tire and bottom of fender as seem below:



Do you have spacers installed? It looks like you can push the front wheels out slightly to give it a slightly more aggressive stance.

this one sits perfect

[Mperor]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Ride height depends on how aggressive of a driver you are, as well as if you drive with passengers or not - you are able to adjust as you see fit. Typically, we like a 1 finger gap in between the tire and bottom of fender as seem below:



Do you have spacers installed? It looks like you can push the front wheels out slightly to give it a slightly more aggressive stance.

I have 12mm front and 15mm rear... I wanted 15mm front but with 12 I am already rubbing a little on reverse. I may go 15mm once I change my next set of tires

As for the setting, I think you are right and yours has a good look... I will ask to raise a little when I go back for adjustment and alignment in a week or so.
Thanks!

[Vic55]

I think if your roads are good -- then that drop coupled with the amazing G8X dampers are great. The beauty of HAS is the adjustability but I like your drop and the fact that you took closer pics to show true optics.

Another thing is that you have Pirellis which creates a "look" of a lower car because of the sidewall thickness. I took my MSS HAS off the car with Pirellis and left the settings static and moved it to my X drive. The PS4's show an ever so slight gap thats more that the PZero tires. So your rear may appear just slightly lower:

[Erebor]

Quick question for the ones who have lowered their car 30mm or more.
Is there still enough stroke for the dampers, or are they often running into the limiter?

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by Erebor

Quick question for the ones who have lowered their car 30mm or more.
Is there still enough stroke for the dampers, or are they often running into the limiter?

Im at 35mm front and 30mm rear and have had not one single issue even at the speed limiter max. While my roads are great, undulations and bumps are there for the suspension to endure.

I am a broken record when I say this but BMW got the G8X damper valving right!!!!!!

[Erebor]

Sounds good. I'm usually a "complete coilovers or nothing" guy, but I heard so much about the supposedly very good dampers on the G80, that i might go for springs only.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by Mperor

Just picked it up, I have the xDrive Comp. KW HAS kit (same as the one for the rear wheel drive). I think the height is good, ride quality... well, I can't really tell the different but mentally I think it is a little stiffer, if any.
What do you think of the look?
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Looks great

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by Erebor

Sounds good. I'm usually a "complete coilovers or nothing" guy, but I heard so much about the supposedly very good dampers on the G80, that i might go for springs only.

Its definitely a 180 vs the likes of my F82 car... the compression and rebound absorption with the springs works really well. I dont find that the car chatters on the road as I push via speed in straights or turns.

[Salespunk]

Originally Posted by Mperor

I have 12mm front and 15mm rear... I wanted 15mm front but with 12 I am already rubbing a little on reverse. I may go 15mm once I change my next set of tires

As for the setting, I think you are right and yours has a good look... I will ask to raise a little when I go back for adjustment and alignment in a week or so.
Thanks!

My car (in this picture) has 18 mm spacers in the front. Rubs on lock in reverse, but it is just hitting the fins in the fender liner. Haven't had a chance to hit them yet with a Dremel, but I am 100% confident that will cure it. Sounds hellacious though. Went in for my break in service yesterday and the SA jumped out of the car to check it when it happened.

Regarding ride quality, it is by far they best I have gotten with any spring only setup and better than most of my KW v3 setups. It is funny because I still brace/cringe when I see a pot hole or uneven pavement ahead, but the car just eats it up with ZERO harshness. BMW absolutely nailed the shock tunes.

[M3AWD]

I can't wait to install mine!

How would you guys explain it to the mechanic if I wanted a 1 finger gap front & rear? I want to try to get it right the first time

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by M3AWD

I can't wait to install mine!

How would you guys explain it to the mechanic if I wanted a 1 finger gap front & rear? I want to try to get it right the first time

Just tell them you want a 1-finger gap of space in between bottom of fender and tire. Or print them the picture linked above as an example.

[M3AWD]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Just tell them you want a 1-finger gap of space in between bottom of fender and tire. Or print them the picture linked above as an example.

I meant during the install... I'd like to be able to tell them something like:
- front: max drop then up 2 threads
- rear: two thirds of max drop

[Mperor]

Originally Posted by M3AWD

I can't wait to install mine!

How would you guys explain it to the mechanic if I wanted a 1 finger gap front & rear? I want to try to get it right the first time

Well, don't forget you need to go back for alignment after some miles. You can always readjust then, for my case I would raise it a "1-finger" gap as I think they are just a little too low.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by M3AWD

I meant during the install... I'd like to be able to tell them something like:
- front: max drop then up 2 threads
- rear: two thirds of max drop

A good installer will know the procedure, just let them know how you want the car to sit.

[M3AWD]

Originally Posted by Mperor

Well, don't forget you need to go back for alignment after some miles. You can always readjust then, for my case I would raise it a "1-finger" gap as I think they are just a little too low.

Yes that's exactly how I want it to sit see below

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

A good installer will know the procedure, just let them know how you want the car to sit.

Thanks! I made an appointment with a shop that has done many adjustable suspension setups and we agreed that we'd get them dialed in as close as possible the first time and then I'll come back for alignment after some miles and they will adjust again as needed