Spacer sizing and competition package

DrRay81 · 04-01-2014, 07:03 AM

So i know the F10 M5 without competition package is running 12mm front and 10mm rear and most say that's the sweet spot, any guys running that setup have any rubbing on the stock rubber and stock offset of the 343's. I'm getting ready to order spacers and want to make sure i won't have any rubbing issues as the i have a 2014 CP M5 that is about 0.4 inches lower. anyone with experience.

NikB316 · 04-01-2014, 10:24 AM

I have a 2014 comp M5 and it was recommended to go 10mm all around. Apparently you can do 12/10 but I'd rather stick to tht experts opinions. Have no issues with rubbing at all. I'm trying to determine this week if it's the spacers or just shitty NJ roads but it seems my car has become more sensitive to roads in terms of vibration. It is very minor and only on some parts of the highways and even then only in certain lanes. Not sure if it's the spacers as we experience the exact same thing in my mother's 550GT

DrRay81 · 04-01-2014, 10:37 AM

i've never had a problem running spacers, on my gtr i ran extended arp studs and spacers with BBS LM's. on my audi s7 i ran h&r's. this time i'm going with macht schnell hopefully there of the same quality as thee H&R's. but maybe it's just the roads or check the torque, i always lightly sand the hub so the spacers fits complete flush with the hub and proper torque. i ended up doing 10/10 macht schnell spacers it seems most folks that go with 12/10 wish they had gone 10/10. hope it looks good!

patb23 · 04-01-2014, 10:46 AM

Let us know how it ends up. I also have a 2014 with comp pkg with the 343m wheels and was thinking about adding the spacers.

DrKevM5 · 04-01-2014, 03:04 PM

I was at 12 front, went to 10 and gave a slight tuck which looked better to me.

dhirm5 · 04-01-2014, 07:40 PM

I'm at 12.5mm all around on my CP with 601Ms and it looks and works great. No regrets.

Spinny02 · 04-05-2014, 10:58 PM

I have cp 601s with12 front /10 rear.

I did not like the 12 front but I am used to it now. If I were to do it again i would go 10 all around. Only my opinion.

corrado79 · 12-14-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Spinny02

I have cp 601s with12 front /10 rear.

I did not like the 12 front but I am used to it now. If I were to do it again i would go 10 all around. Only my opinion.

Bump. Do you have pics?

Spinny02 · 12-14-2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by corrado79

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spinny02

I have cp 601s with12 front /10 rear.

I did not like the 12 front but I am used to it now. If I were to do it again i would go 10 all around. Only my opinion.

Bump. Do you have pics?

Car is in the shop but can get pics on wed.

corrado79 · 12-15-2014, 12:35 AM

Thanks!

6spdterror · 12-23-2014, 02:26 PM

Sounds like i might go with the 10s all around. Any of you guys have any pics of the after with the spacers installed?

dhirm5 · 12-23-2014, 04:41 PM

Here are pix of mine with 12.5mm all around:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=905049

X5MC_LI · 12-23-2014, 06:10 PM

I have MS spacers 10mm all around. I live and drive in the heart of NYC and those who know, the roads are horrible.
Went with 10mm to keep the look the same and to have a safe driving experience. No problems as of yet.
Btw, it's a 2014 CP.

X5MC_LI · 12-23-2014, 06:14 PM

Couple more pics from the back

corrado79 · 12-27-2014, 11:36 AM

NYC, is that stock CP height?

X5MC_LI · 12-27-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by corrado79

NYC, is that stock CP height?

Yes it is.
A beautiful looking factory CP ride height. + spacers of course

bronch · 12-27-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC_M5

I have MS spacers 10mm all around...

I have a CP coming and thought I might want either sport springs or an HK kit, but after seeing your pics I think the drop looks really good. I went with MS spacers 12F and 10R and looks like I can get away with it pretty easily. Your car looks great, btw.

X5MC_LI · 12-27-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bronch

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC_M5

I have MS spacers 10mm all around...

I have a CP coming and thought I might want either sport springs or an HK kit, but after seeing your pics I think the drop looks really good. I went with MS spacers 12F and 10R and looks like I can get away with it pretty easily. Your car looks great, btw.

Thank you Bronch.
And yes, with the factory CP ride height I don't know why someone would go lower. But to each its own. Enjoy and good luck.

corrado79 · 12-27-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC_M5

Quote:

Originally Posted by corrado79

NYC, is that stock CP height?

Yes it is.
A beautiful looking factory CP ride height. + spacers of course

Beautiful is an understatement. Looks perfect!

Marc_Cos · 02-14-2015, 08:18 AM

New to board and am taking delivery of a '15 M5 with comp pkg. Just curious as to why you guys have installed spacers?

Thanks

Marc

corrado79 · 02-14-2015, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy5540

New to board and am taking delivery of a '15 M5 with comp pkg. Just curious as to why you guys have installed spacers?

Thanks

Marc

Mostly stylistic reasons. Wheels come too "tucked" from factory.

TrevorM3 · 08-24-2016, 07:47 PM

bump... anyone with more pics but with the 601 comp wheels?? need spacers asapp

04-01-2014, 07:03 AM	#1
DrRay81 Second Lieutenant 427 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 CS Frozen White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Spacer sizing and competition package So i know the F10 M5 without competition package is running 12mm front and 10mm rear and most say that's the sweet spot, any guys running that setup have any rubbing on the stock rubber and stock offset of the 343's. I'm getting ready to order spacers and want to make sure i won't have any rubbing issues as the i have a 2014 CP M5 that is about 0.4 inches lower. anyone with experience. __________________ 2017 F87 M2 BSM DCT, Executive, IND Cosmetic package (painted front reflectors, black grills, black badge, accexxon rear reflectors), IND floor mats, Mode Carbon Rear Spoiler, Dinan Resonator Delete, CTS Intake, Eibach Pro kit
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04-01-2014, 10:24 AM	#2
NikB316 Captain 56 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Competition, F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami, Florida iTrader: (4)	I have a 2014 comp M5 and it was recommended to go 10mm all around. Apparently you can do 12/10 but I'd rather stick to tht experts opinions. Have no issues with rubbing at all. I'm trying to determine this week if it's the spacers or just shitty NJ roads but it seems my car has become more sensitive to roads in terms of vibration. It is very minor and only on some parts of the highways and even then only in certain lanes. Not sure if it's the spacers as we experience the exact same thing in my mother's 550GT __________________ 2014 M5 Competition Alpine/Sakhir BMS Tune. Undercover Performance Custom Downpipes & Connector. H&R 10mm Spacers. BMW CF Rear Spoiler. IND Cosmetics. ALP & BEL Radar & Laser. 2011 Space Grey E92 M3 AA Gen 2 Lvl 3 586whp 398wtq SAE (sold)
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04-01-2014, 10:37 AM	#3
DrRay81 Second Lieutenant 427 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 CS Frozen White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	i've never had a problem running spacers, on my gtr i ran extended arp studs and spacers with BBS LM's. on my audi s7 i ran h&r's. this time i'm going with macht schnell hopefully there of the same quality as thee H&R's. but maybe it's just the roads or check the torque, i always lightly sand the hub so the spacers fits complete flush with the hub and proper torque. i ended up doing 10/10 macht schnell spacers it seems most folks that go with 12/10 wish they had gone 10/10. hope it looks good! __________________ 2017 F87 M2 BSM DCT, Executive, IND Cosmetic package (painted front reflectors, black grills, black badge, accexxon rear reflectors), IND floor mats, Mode Carbon Rear Spoiler, Dinan Resonator Delete, CTS Intake, Eibach Pro kit
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04-01-2014, 10:46 AM	#4
patb23 Captain 93 Rep 745 Posts Drives: '14 M5 CP & '62 corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [10.00] 1962 Corvette [10.00]	Let us know how it ends up. I also have a 2014 with comp pkg with the 343m wheels and was thinking about adding the spacers. __________________ 2014 ///M5 Singapore Grey Metallic, Black Extended Merino, Anthracite Wood Trim, Comp Pkg, Driver Assistance Plus, Exec Pkg, Lighting Pkg, B&O, 343M Wheels (11.597 @ 122.44MPH) Mods: Gloss Black Wheels, 35% 3M Tint, IND Gloss Black (LCI Grilles, Side Markers, Rear Emblem) IND M5 Floor Mats, RKP (McRae Splitters & Rear Diffuser), Passport 9500ci, Suntek PPF-C, M Door Projectors 1962 Corvette Convertible Red/Black (Gone:'11 750Li, '09 Z06, '08 550i)
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04-01-2014, 03:04 PM	#5
DrKevM5 Colonel 2274 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	I was at 12 front, went to 10 and gave a slight tuck which looked better to me. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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04-01-2014, 07:40 PM	#6
dhirm5 Major 177 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	I'm at 12.5mm all around on my CP with 601Ms and it looks and works great. No regrets. __________________ 2017 Porsche 911GTS - Agate Gray on Black 2009 Aston Martin DBS - Casino Royale Gray on Black (sold) 2014 M5 ZCP - Azurite Black over SSII Full (gone) 2009 M5 - Carbon Black over Sepang Full (gone - not forgotten) 2001 740i M-Sport - Carbon Black over Black (gone - not forgotten)
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04-05-2014, 10:58 PM	#7
Spinny02 Lieutenant Colonel 124 Rep 1,840 Posts Drives: '14 M5 CP Dinan Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 Escalade ESV P ... [0.00] 2014 M5 Dinan S1 [0.00]	I have cp 601s with12 front /10 rear. I did not like the 12 front but I am used to it now. If I were to do it again i would go 10 all around. Only my opinion. __________________
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12-15-2014, 12:35 AM	#10
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12-23-2014, 02:26 PM	#11
6spdterror Route Runner 137 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 16 ///M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Sounds like i might go with the 10s all around. Any of you guys have any pics of the after with the spacers installed? __________________ 16 SMB M6 Gran Coupe 16 BS X6 X-line (wife's truck) 13 AW M5 (sold) 04 Honda Pilot (everyday car)
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12-23-2014, 04:41 PM	#12
dhirm5 Major 177 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 ZCP, 2014 X5 35d Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (1)	Here are pix of mine with 12.5mm all around: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=905049 __________________ 2017 Porsche 911GTS - Agate Gray on Black 2009 Aston Martin DBS - Casino Royale Gray on Black (sold) 2014 M5 ZCP - Azurite Black over SSII Full (gone) 2009 M5 - Carbon Black over Sepang Full (gone - not forgotten) 2001 740i M-Sport - Carbon Black over Black (gone - not forgotten)
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12-23-2014, 06:10 PM	#13
X5MC_LI First Lieutenant 617 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2021 X5MC Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	I have MS spacers 10mm all around. I live and drive in the heart of NYC and those who know, the roads are horrible. Went with 10mm to keep the look the same and to have a safe driving experience. No problems as of yet. Btw, it's a 2014 CP. Attached Images
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12-23-2014, 06:14 PM	#14
X5MC_LI First Lieutenant 617 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2021 X5MC Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Couple more pics from the back Attached Images
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12-27-2014, 11:36 AM	#15
corrado79 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	NYC, is that stock CP height? __________________ 2012 BMW E93 M3 \| Mineral White \| 6MT 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport \| Black Sapphire 2015 BMW F10 M5 \| MCB \| ZCP\| MPE (On Order)
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02-14-2015, 08:18 AM	#20
Marc_Cos New Member 6 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 F90\|2015 Porsche 981 GTS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NJ- iTrader: (0)	why do you install spacer? New to board and am taking delivery of a '15 M5 with comp pkg. Just curious as to why you guys have installed spacers? Thanks Marc
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08-24-2016, 07:47 PM	#22
TrevorM3 Banned 3322 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	bump... anyone with more pics but with the 601 comp wheels?? need spacers asapp
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