Got H&R springs on M5, like them?

Miko M · 02-13-2019, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Both of you guys!!! Get your own Sub-Forum already. Hahaha.

josec70 · 02-13-2019, 11:19 AM

Sooma,

I'm on KW HAS and went this route 100% due to the fact at I can make adjustments at will. Any fixed height spring (both F90 and M550 H&R's) will not provide this flexibility; once it's on you're stuck with the look and feel.

I originally went with F90 H&R and never installed after seeing the feedback here. Subsequently I exchanged them for the M550 H&R's and was not convinced that installing M550 springs on an F90 M5 was the route I wanted to go; I returned those as well and never installed them. This all before my damn car even arrived.

Finally, I settled on KW HAS as I had gone this route on both on my F10 M5's and really liked the fact I could make endless adjustments to strike good balance between ride height and ride quality. The Mode Carbon F90 M5 convinced me this was the route to go; Sam was kind enough to provide feedback.

I adjusted the springs once after they settled and actually went lower as the ride quality was very good.

I'm extremely happy with the setup on my M5 Competition.

You can see the ride height in this picture; for reference the front is about 1 turn from the lowest setting and the rear about 3-4. Can still go lower.

soooma · 02-13-2019, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by josec70

Sooma,

I'm on KW HAS and went this route 100% due to the fact at I can make adjustments at will. Any fixed height spring (both F90 and M550 H&R's) will not provide this flexibility; once it's on you're stuck with the look and feel.

I originally went with F90 H&R and never installed after seeing the feedback here. Subsequently I exchanged them for the M550 H&R's and was not convinced that installing M550 springs on an F90 M5 was the route I wanted to go; I returned those as well and never installed them. This all before my damn car even arrived.

Finally, I settled on KW HAS as I had gone this route on both on my F10 M5's and really liked the fact I could make endless adjustments to strike good balance between ride height and ride quality. The Mode Carbon F90 M5 convinced me this was the route to go; Sam was kind enough to provide feedback.

I adjusted the springs once after they settled and actually went lower as the ride quality was very good.

I'm extremely happy with the setup on my M5 Competition.

You can see the ride height in this picture; for reference the front is about 1 turn from the lowest setting and the rear about 3-4. Can still go lower.

Nice picture and height
Talented editor for sure LOL

josec70 · 02-13-2019, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by soooma

Quote:

Originally Posted by josec70

Sooma,

I'm on KW HAS and went this route 100% due to the fact at I can make adjustments at will. Any fixed height spring (both F90 and M550 H&R's) will not provide this flexibility; once it's on you're stuck with the look and feel.

I originally went with F90 H&R and never installed after seeing the feedback here. Subsequently I exchanged them for the M550 H&R's and was not convinced that installing M550 springs on an F90 M5 was the route I wanted to go; I returned those as well and never installed them. This all before my damn car even arrived.

Finally, I settled on KW HAS as I had gone this route on both on my F10 M5's and really liked the fact I could make endless adjustments to strike good balance between ride height and ride quality. The Mode Carbon F90 M5 convinced me this was the route to go; Sam was kind enough to provide feedback.

I adjusted the springs once after they settled and actually went lower as the ride quality was very good.

I'm extremely happy with the setup on my M5 Competition.

You can see the ride height in this picture; for reference the front is about 1 turn from the lowest setting and the rear about 3-4. Can still go lower.

Nice picture and height
Talented editor for sure LOL

LOL, it could be lower but this works for me.

EDDYFIG · 02-13-2019, 12:54 PM

I just hate that the KW HAS lowers the back more than the front.

windtendo · 02-13-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

I just hate that the KW HAS lowers the back more than the front.

It's adjustable. Whatever pictures you're seeing with the rear looking lower than the front is because the installer/owner wanted it adjusted that way. Hell, you could have the back jacked up like a funny car if you wanted to.

Ever34 · 02-13-2019, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by josec70

Sooma,

I'm on KW HAS and went this route 100% due to the fact at I can make adjustments at will. Any fixed height spring (both F90 and M550 H&R's) will not provide this flexibility; once it's on you're stuck with the look and feel.

I originally went with F90 H&R and never installed after seeing the feedback here. Subsequently I exchanged them for the M550 H&R's and was not convinced that installing M550 springs on an F90 M5 was the route I wanted to go; I returned those as well and never installed them. This all before my damn car even arrived.

Finally, I settled on KW HAS as I had gone this route on both on my F10 M5's and really liked the fact I could make endless adjustments to strike good balance between ride height and ride quality. The Mode Carbon F90 M5 convinced me this was the route to go; Sam was kind enough to provide feedback.

I adjusted the springs once after they settled and actually went lower as the ride quality was very good.

I'm extremely happy with the setup on my M5 Competition.

You can see the ride height in this picture; for reference the front is about 1 turn from the lowest setting and the rear about 3-4. Can still go lower.

Not sure if this has been answered somewhere but do the comfort, sport, sport + settings still work?? Much difference in comfort mode between stock and this system?

josec70 · 02-13-2019, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

I just hate that the KW HAS lowers the back more than the front.

If you bottom out both fronts and rears you'll get the reverse rake. Wheel gap and distance from fender to ground are essentially all the same on my setup.

josec70 · 02-13-2019, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ever34

Quote:

Originally Posted by josec70

Sooma,

I'm on KW HAS and went this route 100% due to the fact at I can make adjustments at will. Any fixed height spring (both F90 and M550 H&R's) will not provide this flexibility; once it's on you're stuck with the look and feel.

I originally went with F90 H&R and never installed after seeing the feedback here. Subsequently I exchanged them for the M550 H&R's and was not convinced that installing M550 springs on an F90 M5 was the route I wanted to go; I returned those as well and never installed them. This all before my damn car even arrived.

Finally, I settled on KW HAS as I had gone this route on both on my F10 M5's and really liked the fact I could make endless adjustments to strike good balance between ride height and ride quality. The Mode Carbon F90 M5 convinced me this was the route to go; Sam was kind enough to provide feedback.

I adjusted the springs once after they settled and actually went lower as the ride quality was very good.

I'm extremely happy with the setup on my M5 Competition.

You can see the ride height in this picture; for reference the front is about 1 turn from the lowest setting and the rear about 3-4. Can still go lower.

Not sure if this has been answered somewhere but do the comfort, sport, sport + settings still work?? Much difference in comfort mode between stock and this system?

All settings still work as you retain EDC and OEM struts.

I only really drive on Sport / Sport + and they feel very similar to OEM M5 Competition settings.

Ever34 · 02-13-2019, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by josec70

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Originally Posted by Ever34

Quote:

Originally Posted by josec70

Sooma,

I'm on KW HAS and went this route 100% due to the fact at I can make adjustments at will. Any fixed height spring (both F90 and M550 H&R's) will not provide this flexibility; once it's on you're stuck with the look and feel.

I originally went with F90 H&R and never installed after seeing the feedback here. Subsequently I exchanged them for the M550 H&R's and was not convinced that installing M550 springs on an F90 M5 was the route I wanted to go; I returned those as well and never installed them. This all before my damn car even arrived.

Finally, I settled on KW HAS as I had gone this route on both on my F10 M5's and really liked the fact I could make endless adjustments to strike good balance between ride height and ride quality. The Mode Carbon F90 M5 convinced me this was the route to go; Sam was kind enough to provide feedback.

I adjusted the springs once after they settled and actually went lower as the ride quality was very good.

I'm extremely happy with the setup on my M5 Competition.

You can see the ride height in this picture; for reference the front is about 1 turn from the lowest setting and the rear about 3-4. Can still go lower.

Not sure if this has been answered somewhere but do the comfort, sport, sport + settings still work?? Much difference in comfort mode between stock and this system?

All settings still work as you retain EDC and OEM struts.

I only really drive on Sport / Sport + and they feel very similar to OEM M5 Competition settings.

I guess that's the route I'll go then. Have wheels on order and I'll want to lower for sure before mounting them. Thanks for the info.

windtendo · 02-13-2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ever34

I guess that's the route I'll go then. Have wheels on order and I'll want to lower for sure before mounting them. Thanks for the info.

HAS is the way to go hands down on this vehicle.

EDDYFIG · 02-14-2019, 03:34 PM

Ok so here is before and after.

H&R for M5 switched to H&R for M550i

Thanks Velos designworks for always taking care of me!!

Vic55 · 02-14-2019, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

Ok so here is before and after.

H&R for M5 switched to H&R for M550i

Thanks Velos designworks for always taking care of me!!

Yo nicely done so tell me since you have now had both the F90 and M550 springs, thoughts on the ride itself?

soooma · 02-14-2019, 05:30 PM

Thanks
Would tires ever bump into STOPPERS if taking a bump?

Any comments on HANDLING, BODY ROLL, and RIDE?

Thank you so much
Still in the fens being Leary of untoward results

soooma · 02-14-2019, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

Ok so here is before and after.

H&R for M5 switched to H&R for M550i

Thanks Velos designworks for always taking care of me!!

Thanks
Would tires ever bump into STOPPERS if taking a bump?

Any comments on HANDLING, BODY ROLL, and RIDE?

Thank you so much
Still in the fens being Leary of untoward results

Job

EDDYFIG · 02-14-2019, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soooma

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

Ok so here is before and after.

H&R for M5 switched to H&R for M550i

Thanks Velos designworks for always taking care of me!!

Thanks
Would tires ever bump into STOPPERS if taking a bump?

Any comments on HANDLING, BODY ROLL, and RIDE?

Thank you so much
Still in the fens being Leary of untoward results

Job

No It would never hit bump stops. I couldn't tell you about handling since I was mostly in traffic on the way home. I might drive the car this weekend, so will give feedback then.

EDDYFIG · 02-14-2019, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

Ok so here is before and after.

H&R for M5 switched to H&R for M550i

Thanks Velos designworks for always taking care of me!!

Yo nicely done so tell me since you have now had both the F90 and M550 springs, thoughts on the ride itself?

I feel like the front of the M5 HR was stiffer than the M550i. I feel like overall the M550i rides better. I will confirm that when I drive the car more.

Vic55 · 02-14-2019, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

I feel like the front of the M5 HR was stiffer than the M550i. I feel like overall the M550i rides better. I will confirm that when I drive the car more.

thanks, and please take her into some hard turns and high speed bends. Id like to know how much roll you have.

Ever34 · 02-14-2019, 05:54 PM

I can only assume that the stock handling is somewhat compromised...no?

soooma · 02-14-2019, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ever34

I can only assume that the stock handling is somewhat compromised...no?

Not compromised at all but leaves something to be desired

soooma · 02-15-2019, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

Quote:

Originally Posted by soooma

Quote:

Originally Posted by EDDYFIG

Ok so here is before and after.

H&R for M5 switched to H&R for M550i

Thanks Velos designworks for always taking care of me!!

Thanks
Would tires ever bump into STOPPERS if taking a bump?

Any comments on HANDLING, BODY ROLL, and RIDE?

Thank you so much
Still in the fens being Leary of untoward results

Job

No It would never hit bump stops. I couldn't tell you about handling since I was mostly in traffic on the way home. I might drive the car this weekend, so will give feedback then.

Anything yet?
I am ordering the M550i H&R today
Was quoted 500$ for install, is this ok?
Does it void warranty?

EDDYFIG · 02-15-2019, 10:24 AM

Car handles great, do it !!!

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josec70 Major General 4062 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Sooma, I'm on KW HAS and went this route 100% due to the fact at I can make adjustments at will. Any fixed height spring (both F90 and M550 H&R's) will not provide this flexibility; once it's on you're stuck with the look and feel. I originally went with F90 H&R and never installed after seeing the feedback here. Subsequently I exchanged them for the M550 H&R's and was not convinced that installing M550 springs on an F90 M5 was the route I wanted to go; I returned those as well and never installed them. This all before my damn car even arrived. Finally, I settled on KW HAS as I had gone this route on both on my F10 M5's and really liked the fact I could make endless adjustments to strike good balance between ride height and ride quality. The Mode Carbon F90 M5 convinced me this was the route to go; Sam was kind enough to provide feedback. I adjusted the springs once after they settled and actually went lower as the ride quality was very good. I'm extremely happy with the setup on my M5 Competition. You can see the ride height in this picture; for reference the front is about 1 turn from the lowest setting and the rear about 3-4. Can still go lower. Attached Images __________________ 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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EDDYFIG Lieutenant 304 Rep 515 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brickell iTrader: (0)	Ok so here is before and after. H&R for M5 switched to H&R for M550i Thanks Velos designworks for always taking care of me!! Attached Images __________________ EDDY_FIG ON INSTAGRAM
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EDDYFIG Lieutenant 304 Rep 515 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brickell iTrader: (0)	Car handles great, do it !!! Attached Images __________________ EDDY_FIG ON INSTAGRAM
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