OEM F90 M5 Comp springs on F90 M5 base?

bmellion · 09-09-2023, 07:47 AM

Looking for some information and guidance, so thank you in advance. I have a 2020 M5 base. I’d like to lower it and put some spacers on it with the standard 706M wheels. Can I just get OEM M5 Comp springs and put those on my car to get the OEM M5 Comp stance? I’m not looking for anything too aggressive…just the M5 Comp stance on an M5 base. Or am I missing something else? Has anyone just done this? And which size spacers front and rear for a pretty flush look?

I could go the route of aftermarket springs or an HAS kit, but would rather keep the OEM look. Your help and guidance is very much appreciated. Thank you.

Rafichicago · 09-09-2023, 08:09 AM

I have replaced struts and springs on 18 M5 with OEM LCI M5 Comp. That’s what it looks like. I am sure replacing springs only will work. Height difference is minimal so it’ll be just fine. If you’d be looking for more drop like an inch or more shocks will be working outside of their optimal performance.

bmellion · 09-09-2023, 08:15 AM

Thank you. Appreciate the pics and input. Are you happy with the “drop”?

carseatsm5 · 09-09-2023, 09:53 AM

The difference is very small. Juice not really worth the squeeze on this one imo.

I put the M Performance HAS on my 2020 base and have been happy. 11mm spacers up front only. Not aggressive at all but worlds better than stock.

Rafichicago · 09-09-2023, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bmellion

Thank you. Appreciate the pics and input. Are you happy with the “drop”?

If you have chance go for LCI updated setup. Improvement in ride is well worth the change. If you just care about looks get lowering springs. I wasn’t going for the drop. My main purpose was to improve ride from IMO too stiff pre LCI setup.

Rafichicago · 09-09-2023, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by carseatsm5

The difference is very small. Juice not really worth the squeeze on this one imo.

I put the M Performance HAS on my 2020 base and have been happy. 11mm spacers up front only. Not aggressive at all but worlds better than stock.

This is very awesome looking M5 👌

carseatsm5 · 09-09-2023, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rafichicago

This is very awesome looking M5 👌

Thank you sir!

Jakerx · 09-09-2023, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by carseatsm5

The difference is very small. Juice not really worth the squeeze on this one imo.

I put the M Performance HAS on my 2020 base and have been happy. 11mm spacers up front only. Not aggressive at all but worlds better than stock.

My god that color is beautiful. I love it.

josec70 · 09-09-2023, 04:03 PM

OP, I would go with 11/15 spacers.

Difference in ride height with Comp springs is minimal.

H&R F90 M5 springs would give you a slightly lower drop that is still on the conservative side.

MP HAS is another option if OEM is what you seek .. will allow you to strike the perfect balance between ride height and ride quality.

Good luck!

bmellion · 09-09-2023, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by josec70

OP, I would go with 11/15 spacers.

Difference in ride height with Comp springs is minimal.

H&R F90 M5 springs would give you a slightly lower drop that is still on the conservative side.

MP HAS is another option if OEM is what you seek .. will allow you to strike thr perfect balance between ride height and ride quality.

Good luck!

Thank you. I appreciate the advice. Perhaps this is the way to go. 11mm front/15mm back?

josec70 · 09-09-2023, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bmellion

Thank you. I appreciate the advice. Perhaps this is the way to go. 11mm front/15mm back?

11-rear
15 - front

carseatsm5 · 09-09-2023, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakerx

My god that color is beautiful. I love it.

Much appreciated!

Jakerx · 09-10-2023, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by carseatsm5

Much appreciated!

What’s the name of that color?

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bmellion Captain 162 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (1)	OEM F90 M5 Comp springs on F90 M5 base? Looking for some information and guidance, so thank you in advance. I have a 2020 M5 base. I’d like to lower it and put some spacers on it with the standard 706M wheels. Can I just get OEM M5 Comp springs and put those on my car to get the OEM M5 Comp stance? I’m not looking for anything too aggressive…just the M5 Comp stance on an M5 base. Or am I missing something else? Has anyone just done this? And which size spacers front and rear for a pretty flush look? I could go the route of aftermarket springs or an HAS kit, but would rather keep the OEM look. Your help and guidance is very much appreciated. Thank you. __________________ 2020 BMW M5 2014 BMW M5 Competition Pack, Dinan Stage 2, Full Eisenmann Race, MSR Intake and lots of carbon fiber... 2013 BMW X5M, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Stage 1, Dinan Suspension (gone) 2013 BMW M6 Eisenmann Race(gone)
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Rafichicago Lieutenant 699 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 2009 E63AMG Wagon Join Date: May 2022 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (0)	I have replaced struts and springs on 18 M5 with OEM LCI M5 Comp. That’s what it looks like. I am sure replacing springs only will work. Height difference is minimal so it’ll be just fine. If you’d be looking for more drop like an inch or more shocks will be working outside of their optimal performance. Attached Images
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bmellion Captain 162 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (1)	Thank you. Appreciate the pics and input. Are you happy with the “drop”? __________________ 2020 BMW M5 2014 BMW M5 Competition Pack, Dinan Stage 2, Full Eisenmann Race, MSR Intake and lots of carbon fiber... 2013 BMW X5M, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Stage 1, Dinan Suspension (gone) 2013 BMW M6 Eisenmann Race(gone)
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carseatsm5 Lieutenant 838 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	The difference is very small. Juice not really worth the squeeze on this one imo. I put the M Performance HAS on my 2020 base and have been happy. 11mm spacers up front only. Not aggressive at all but worlds better than stock. Attached Images
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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)	OP, I would go with 11/15 spacers. Difference in ride height with Comp springs is minimal. H&R F90 M5 springs would give you a slightly lower drop that is still on the conservative side. MP HAS is another option if OEM is what you seek .. will allow you to strike the perfect balance between ride height and ride quality. Good luck! __________________ 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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