12-19-2019, 10:19 AM | #1 |
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Any reviews on lowering M5 Comp?
Considering lowering my M5 Comp a bit more with the H & R 550 springs vs the KW HAS kit. Any feedback from those that have done it, which is better, and would you do it again? My car is a daily driver so I don't want to go so low that its a PITA with parking lot entry ramps, etc. thanks.
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12-19-2019, 08:40 PM | #2 | |
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I'm pleased with the H&R's ... right amount of lowering and very good ride quality. I originally went KW HAS before going with the H&R's.
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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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I bought kw has for my f90, but debating whether to install it, I'm afraid to ruin the ride.... |
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With that said, the H&R 550i kit feels much more OEM regarding ride quality and provides a really nice ride height IMO. KW HAS does a better job reducing body roll on hard cornering than the H&R's.
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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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12-20-2019, 08:54 AM | #5 | |
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Thanks for the input. Decided to go with the H & R's, spacers and wider Michelins. Looking forward to the more aggressive stance. |
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12-20-2019, 09:10 AM | #6 | ||
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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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Front : 12 mm 285/35/20 PS4S Rear : 8 mm 295/35/20 PS4S Really happy with the setup and it rides exactly like OE on comfort mode. But it will be stiffer on sport and sport +. Front tire will rub once in a while but not a big deal at all, only on super deep ramps. |
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12-21-2019, 06:25 AM | #8 |
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My suspension lowers by itself about 2 cm when I get in the car. Too many cookies??
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12-21-2019, 07:03 AM | #9 |
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12-21-2019, 09:27 AM | #10 | |
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12-21-2019, 05:44 PM | #11 |
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Yes tire sizes are somewhat bigger than stock but the ratio front to back is the same. As I understand it, all cars with larger rear than front tires oversteer (although other factors also come into play) but keeping the ratios the same as stock should make this a minimal change compared to stock. If that is incorrect, please lmk.
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12-21-2019, 08:46 PM | #12 | ||||
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How good are the roads where ever you are?? Just afraid that the m550i springs go way too low for all-year driving, especially for winter with snow : |
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12-21-2019, 09:22 PM | #13 | |||||
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If your biggest concern is ride quality than I would go H&R M550i springs all day as they are very OEM at the lower ride height.
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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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12-31-2019, 11:30 AM | #14 |
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How would you rate the ride quality of your OEM Comp springs vs. the H&R M550i springs? It seems like it may be about the same ride height but how is the ride quality any more compliant than the OEM Comp?
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12-31-2019, 01:48 PM | #15 |
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ordered the m550 springs after readint his thread - car arrives this weekend, roads in fort lauderdal fl are pretty good - my last vehicle was bagged so I'm sure I'll be fine with ride quality
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12-31-2019, 01:58 PM | #16 | |
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Here are some pics of my car w/ H&R M550 springs so that you can compare to Comp ride height.
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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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12-31-2019, 03:49 PM | #18 |
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Check Tire Rack ... they're aggressive in terms of pricing.
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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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H&R 28721-2 Wheels are Velos VLS 06 - 2 piece forged - 21" in Brushed Clear
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