Lowering Spring compromise comfort?

Quickslide · 02-06-2014, 09:21 AM

Afternoon all,

I am considering fitting the H&R lowering spring kit to my M5 but wanted to first tap in to people who have actually done it and what their opinion is.

I am a big fan of a comfortable ride and the stock M5 in comfort suspension mode is great. How much difference am I going to notice after fitting the springs?

Is there an alternative kit that I should consider or is the H&S one, the one to go for?

Finally, should I also consider the H&S wheel spacers to get the wheels to fill the arches a bit better once it has been dropped?

Any advice or experience is much appreciated.

PatrickC23 · 02-06-2014, 09:35 AM

Y not get the Competition springs and keep it OEM and retain the comfort settings? (unless it isnt a big enough of a drop)

Quickslide · 02-06-2014, 09:35 AM

Sorry! I mean H&R springs - newbie

Quickslide · 02-06-2014, 09:37 AM

I am looking for a more aggressive look and the CP springs just don't quite do it for me unfortunately

bobblehead · 02-06-2014, 09:37 AM

HR springs are known to give a bit harsher ride.

dhirm5 · 02-06-2014, 09:56 AM

Eibachs are known to be a little less harsh; I had them on my E60 M5 -- but I haven't seen a review of the new F10 M5 application yet.

PatrickC23 · 02-06-2014, 10:02 AM

How much do the CP springs drop the car? Is it even noticeable?

RPiM5 · 02-06-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dhirm5

Eibachs are known to be a little less harsh; I had them on my E60 M5 -- but I haven't seen a review of the new F10 M5 application yet.

Yep, I was going to order a set of Eibach's and post a little review last Fall, but then got too busy and then Winter came. Maybe in the Spring I'll get them. Can't wait for Spring!

pochesq · 02-06-2014, 03:20 PM

I rode stock for about 500 miles and then installed H&R Springs with 21" wheels with about 8,000 miles on the vehicle currently. IMHO the ride with the H&R springs set to comort is comparable to stock springs set to sport plus. You sacrifice some comfort to get the aggressive looking stance!

dhirm5 · 02-06-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

How much do the CP springs drop the car? Is it even noticeable?

10mm. It's definitely noticeable, though it would be better with another 5 - 10mm. It's enough so that I don't find myself shopping for springs, though. I had a pretty good drop on my e60 m5 -- I like a low/flush stance.

I posted pix of it recently here: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=941689

Scroll through the thread for more than just the dirty pic.

boots · 02-06-2014, 05:12 PM

I have HR and they are great.

mwlmd · 02-06-2014, 08:03 PM

Get the Eibachs!! We need a review of them.

The upcoming M3/M4 uses Eibach as OEM springs!

lakerpride05 · 02-06-2014, 09:00 PM

I have the AC Schnitzer springs. I would go with these over H&R. Much more comfortable and gives a nice 1" drop all around.

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Quickslide New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X5M Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	Lowering Spring compromise comfort? Afternoon all, I am considering fitting the H&R lowering spring kit to my M5 but wanted to first tap in to people who have actually done it and what their opinion is. I am a big fan of a comfortable ride and the stock M5 in comfort suspension mode is great. How much difference am I going to notice after fitting the springs? Is there an alternative kit that I should consider or is the H&S one, the one to go for? Finally, should I also consider the H&S wheel spacers to get the wheels to fill the arches a bit better once it has been dropped? Any advice or experience is much appreciated.
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PatrickC23 Colonel 187 Rep 2,245 Posts Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NNJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW ///M5 [0.00]	How much do the CP springs drop the car? Is it even noticeable? __________________ 2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS 2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red
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pochesq Lieutenant 48 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	I rode stock for about 500 miles and then installed H&R Springs with 21" wheels with about 8,000 miles on the vehicle currently. IMHO the ride with the H&R springs set to comort is comparable to stock springs set to sport plus. You sacrifice some comfort to get the aggressive looking stance! __________________ Current ///M: '13 F10 M5, Sapphire Black, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, CF Delete, H&R Sport Springs, iND Cosmetics, Escort 9500ix hardwired, 21" Vorsteiner VFF-103 w/Michelin PSS, RKP Front Lip, Challenge Rear Diffuser, M Illuminated Door Projectors, and LCI M Performance Black Grills '15 i3 BEV
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