MSS Springs review and pics

Limegrntaln · 08-14-2021, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by spridge

~300 miles since install now. Front has now dropped 24mm from OEM setup

This is the drop that Im looking for.

barryc365 · 09-12-2021, 05:54 PM

I've put a few hundred miles on the MSS. Seems to have settled a bit. I'm quite happy with it. Not looking for it to be completely slammed as I'd probably do damage on the streets around here!

Soylent · 09-13-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by barryc365

I've put a few hundred miles on the MSS. Seems to have settled a bit. I'm quite happy with it. Not looking for it to be completely slammed as I'd probably do damage on the streets around here!

Any spacers?

mattssi · 09-13-2021, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by barryc365

I've put a few hundred miles on the MSS. Seems to have settled a bit. I'm quite happy with it. Not looking for it to be completely slammed as I'd probably do damage on the streets around here!

I'm with you. That looks really good. I'd probably raise the rear a tad, but if that's the unmodified fitment, I'm down for that.

barryc365 · 09-13-2021, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mattssi

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Originally Posted by barryc365

I've put a few hundred miles on the MSS. Seems to have settled a bit. I'm quite happy with it. Not looking for it to be completely slammed as I'd probably do damage on the streets around here!

I'm with you. That looks really good. I'd probably raise the rear a tad, but if that's the unmodified fitment, I'm down for that.

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Originally Posted by mattssi

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Originally Posted by barryc365

I've put a few hundred miles on the MSS. Seems to have settled a bit. I'm quite happy with it. Not looking for it to be completely slammed as I'd probably do damage on the streets around here!

I'm with you. That looks really good. I'd probably raise the rear a tad, but if that's the unmodified fitment, I'm down for that.

This is full low on the front and 5mm away from full low in the rear.

15mm spacers upfront and 10mm in the rear. No real rubbing of note even on the PZero. Just a small bit in reverse only on full lock. It doesn't bother me and seems to have stopped!

An IOMG pulled in front of me in traffic yesterday. The thing was slammed and must have had 18mm spacers all around and even seemed to have some aggressive camber going on. The thing looked sick!! I haven't seen too many of these cars on the road so when you see someone else driving one it makes you realise the presence it has. That IOMG one was an Absolute jaw dropper

Paletero · 10-03-2021, 02:41 PM

I found these videos explaining why it takes so long for the springs to settle. It basically has to do with the material they use to make the springs. The material is of higher quality but, it takes longer to settle.

A playlist explaining their products
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...C2DDsR3PClrfhm

MMnut · 10-03-2021, 05:39 PM

Is it just me or everyone has the same ? I measured the distance from the ground to the fender and the fronts are the same height, but the rear left is 5mm higher then rear right. And this is the same with factory springs and with MSS springs.

Assume it's due to the weight of the fuel tank ? Should we adjust one of the rear adjuster to balance it out ? (I set 10mm adjuster for the rears initially).

Also how does one adjust the rear adjuster ? I found myself impossible to turn the adjuster with the tool they provided.

m20e3087 · 11-10-2021, 08:10 AM

At the BMW dealership getting my headlights looked at. My god, saw a M4 on the floor, a true 4x4 lol. Springs or HAS is a must guys for the G8X gen.

m20e3087 · 11-10-2021, 08:28 AM

At 1K miles.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-10-2021, 08:42 AM

Im getting my MSS springs delivered this Friday

maxsaint · 01-28-2022, 08:41 AM

Bringing this thread back... Thank you everyone for sharing their experience and this has been great to see everyone sharing their stories.

Has there been any change since last year on the MSS springs when they were originally released or have they come up with a newer version of springs that settle faster? or should I be looking for KW lower springs for G80 Xdrive?

Any recommendation?

Soylent · 01-28-2022, 10:26 AM

They've (MSS) modified the front to go lower if desired.

maxsaint · 01-28-2022, 04:11 PM

but the settling period is still the same? Not sure I have patience for 2k miles for it to completely settle.

///MeraldCity_G82 · 01-28-2022, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by maxsaint

but the settling period is still the same? Not sure I have patience for 2k miles for it to completely settle.

For me it did not settle that much at all. Looks like the new pad that goes between the spring and perch solves the issue though.

Erebor · 01-29-2022, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by maxsaint

but the settling period is still the same? Not sure I have patience for 2k miles for it to completely settle.

90% of the settling happens in the first few hours of driving.

Vic55 · 01-29-2022, 09:05 AM

No settling here after 700 plus miles- just a tremendous ride with a solid drop and no creaks LOL.

G8ighty · 01-29-2022, 09:17 AM

Are we lowering these cars before break in service?

mike@x-ph.com · 01-29-2022, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by G8ighty

Are we lowering these cars before break in service?

You can

Soylent · 01-29-2022, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

No settling here after 700 plus miles- just a tremendous ride with a solid drop and no creaks LOL.

Je$us. This is still the poster child for this kit 👍

mattssi · 01-29-2022, 11:43 AM

Not gonna hate because that car is beautiful, but you also spend over a grand for adjustable springs that are no longer adjustable in the front. MSS hopefully coming through with v2

GGG333 · 01-29-2022, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

No settling here after 700 plus miles- just a tremendous ride with a solid drop and no creaks LOL.

Love the look
Do these springs + spacers hinder the performance at all ?

Ghozthunter · 01-29-2022, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

No settling here after 700 plus miles- just a tremendous ride with a solid drop and no creaks LOL.

Hey Vic have you had your alightment done yet? Wondering your numbers on this drop if you have.

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