M550i Springs Finally Installed

M5KEITH · 02-10-2023, 04:12 PM

I had my lowering springs installed today[ATTACH][/ATTACH]

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ResIpsaLoquitur · 02-10-2023, 04:18 PM

Stance looks fantastic!

M5KEITH · 02-10-2023, 04:18 PM

It turns out my 2018 had the factory blocks in the front springs. It just goes to show you taking car to dealership for oil changes etc they never noticed.

Car absorbs bumps better than factory base springs. I haven’t fully tested in the corners but also looking for improvement.

ResIpsaLoquitur · 02-10-2023, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by M5KEITH

It turns out my 2018 had the factory blocks in the front springs. It just goes to show you taking car to dealership for oil changes extra they never noticed.

Car absorbs bumps better than factory base springs. I haven’t fully tested in the corners but also looking for improvement.

You mean the shipping blocks have been in place for 3+ years?!

josec70 · 02-10-2023, 05:16 PM

Car looks great!

dcohen13 · 02-10-2023, 06:06 PM

Do the 550 springs technically have a more aggressive drop than the Eibach Pro Kit specified for M5? Thanks!

pbonsalb · 02-10-2023, 06:26 PM

M550xi springs drop an M5 more than M5 specific springs like H&R M5 or Eibach Pro M5.

M5KEITH · 02-10-2023, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ResIpsaLoquitur

You mean the shipping blocks have been in place for 3+ years?!

Yes

mavz · 02-11-2023, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by M5KEITH

Yes

wow lol! looks like you could use some spacers too

M5KEITH · 02-11-2023, 12:06 PM

^ Yes but thinking about new 21” wheels

ResIpsaLoquitur · 02-11-2023, 01:06 PM

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Yes

Shame on your dealer.

M5KEITH · 02-19-2023, 10:04 PM

After lowering car I noticed that my headlights were not projecting as far on the road at night even though they move with steering wheel. I noticed I had to utilize my high beams but never did before.

There is an adjust under hood behind headlights for allen wrench to adjust and they are visible. I adjusted height foe better visibility post lowering springs. It literally took me 30 seconds to do both. Problem corrected with headlights and thought I would share.

dcohen13 · 08-21-2023, 09:43 AM

I am contemplating switching he the H&R 550i springs. Currently on the Eibach Pro Kit for M5. I am on 20" wheens, Titan7 specs for size and offset. Will I see any rubbing by moving to the 550i springs? I do not want any rubbing while driving or full lock turning. Thanks!

carseatsm5 · 08-21-2023, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dcohen13

I am contemplating switching he the H&R 550i springs. Currently on the Eibach Pro Kit for M5. I am on 20" wheens, Titan7 specs for size and offset. Will I see any rubbing by moving to the 550i springs? I do not want any rubbing while driving or full lock turning. Thanks!

Countless people use the 550 springs and I have never seen anyone say anything about rubbing. That said I don’t have them myself so will let the experts confirm.

josec70 · 08-22-2023, 08:15 PM

Confirmed .. you should have no rubbing.

AbelM5 · 12-30-2023, 11:40 PM

Did these springs and some spacers on my f90 about a year ago, I love the stance but the Southern California roads don’t make for a fun ride. I’m having the stock springs reinstalled very soon. Looks amazing but the the ride quality does suffer a bit.

916_M5 · 01-03-2024, 06:34 PM

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Did these springs and some spacers on my f90 about a year ago, I love the stance but the Southern California roads don’t make for a fun ride. I’m having the stock springs reinstalled very soon. Looks amazing but the the ride quality does suffer a bit.

I am in California and no complaints here. Are you on 21s or 20s?

pbonsalb · 01-03-2024, 07:07 PM

And Michelins or Pirellis? And what tire pressures?

M5KEITH · 01-11-2024, 09:57 PM

M550 HR springs is a softer ride than my stock pre LCI.

If I could do it over again I would have went with M5 H&R lowering springs for stiffer ride and better handling when pushing car hard in the corners.

My car above also settled 1/4” lower after a week or so.

pbonsalb · 01-12-2024, 07:27 AM

The H&R M550xi springs are more the cosmetic option for less wheel to fender gap than the performance option for better handling, and cosmetics seems to be the primary interest of members here. Still, maybe the lower center of gravity offsets the softer spring enough to provide some overall handling improvement.

I used the springs H&R developed for the M5 — made sense to me, but the ride is stiffer than stock on my 2018 M5. I am not sure how it would compare to a 2019 Comp. I will probably buy a used set of the late Comp struts at some point for the improved valving. Probably won’t go to coilovers like KV4 because I like the adjustable suspension settings — in my daily driving on the roads in my area, I do not need or want stiff all the time.

S EyeLand · 02-13-2024, 10:03 PM

M550i springs work on a Comp right?

josec70 · 02-14-2024, 04:28 AM

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M550i springs work on a Comp right?

Yes

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M5KEITH Second Lieutenant 130 Rep 214 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	After lowering car I noticed that my headlights were not projecting as far on the road at night even though they move with steering wheel. I noticed I had to utilize my high beams but never did before. There is an adjust under hood behind headlights for allen wrench to adjust and they are visible. I adjusted height foe better visibility post lowering springs. It literally took me 30 seconds to do both. Problem corrected with headlights and thought I would share.
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dcohen13 Lieutenant 681 Rep 527 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	I am contemplating switching he the H&R 550i springs. Currently on the Eibach Pro Kit for M5. I am on 20" wheens, Titan7 specs for size and offset. Will I see any rubbing by moving to the 550i springs? I do not want any rubbing while driving or full lock turning. Thanks!
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josec70 Major General 4074 Rep 5,233 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Confirmed .. you should have no rubbing. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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AbelM5 New Member 24 Rep 22 Posts Drives: BMW M5 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Riverside, Ca iTrader: (0)	Did these springs and some spacers on my f90 about a year ago, I love the stance but the Southern California roads don’t make for a fun ride. I’m having the stock springs reinstalled very soon. Looks amazing but the the ride quality does suffer a bit.
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M5KEITH Second Lieutenant 130 Rep 214 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	M550 HR springs is a softer ride than my stock pre LCI. If I could do it over again I would have went with M5 H&R lowering springs for stiffer ride and better handling when pushing car hard in the corners. My car above also settled 1/4” lower after a week or so.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5234 Rep 10,616 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	The H&R M550xi springs are more the cosmetic option for less wheel to fender gap than the performance option for better handling, and cosmetics seems to be the primary interest of members here. Still, maybe the lower center of gravity offsets the softer spring enough to provide some overall handling improvement. I used the springs H&R developed for the M5 — made sense to me, but the ride is stiffer than stock on my 2018 M5. I am not sure how it would compare to a 2019 Comp. I will probably buy a used set of the late Comp struts at some point for the improved valving. Probably won’t go to coilovers like KV4 because I like the adjustable suspension settings — in my daily driving on the roads in my area, I do not need or want stiff all the time.
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