How Low?

VegasOrange · 01-17-2014, 07:09 AM

I have a 2012 M3 that has the comp pkg lowering the vehicle 10mm. I was wondering if anyone would recommend dropping it a bit more? I like the stance of the vehicle but would like it lower. I don't want to put the vehicle at risk or lose handling! Not sure if it is possible. Any input is much appreciated.

meez · 01-17-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasOrange

I have a 2012 M3 that has the comp pkg lowering the vehicle 10mm. I was wondering if anyone would recommend dropping it a bit more? I like the stance of the vehicle but would like it lower. I don't want to put the vehicle at risk or lose handling! Not sure if it is possible. Any input is much appreciated.

I went from competition package springs to H&R Sport Springs. This is what they looked like on 18" wheels:

Hope that helps.

Lute__ · 01-18-2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasOrange

I have a 2012 M3 that has the comp pkg lowering the vehicle 10mm. I was wondering if anyone would recommend dropping it a bit more? I like the stance of the vehicle but would like it lower. I don't want to put the vehicle at risk or lose handling! Not sure if it is possible. Any input is much appreciated.

Pics or it didn't happen.

Route 16 · 01-18-2014, 02:47 AM

kw sleeve

Semi-Poor · 01-18-2014, 10:48 AM

Same dilema may want to drop bit more yet not willing to give up anything. Going lower requires some sacrifice just not sure which one I want to make.

Drifty// · 01-19-2014, 05:31 PM

The biggest risk is damage from debris and bad road patches. I think handling isn't compromised by a little drop, if you also replace the bump stops with shorter ones.

esquire · 01-19-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Corbis

Pics or it didn't happen.

lol. THIS ^^. We're still waiting patiently on pics in your other thread.

Falcon Keeper · 01-21-2014, 10:52 PM

Trollolololololol

isherdholi · 01-23-2014, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by meez

I went from competition package springs to H&R Sport Springs. This is what they looked like on 18" wheels:

Hope that helps.

I could be wrong, but from what I understand, there's no such thing as "Competition package springs". The springs are the same on a competition pack car as a non-competition pack car. The 10mm drop comes from a different spring perch.

This means, if you change the OEM springs for something like H&R springs, which, say, give a 25mm drop on the front of the car, you're actually going to be a total of 25mm + 10mm = 35mm lower than an OEM non-competition pack car.

M3Captain · 01-26-2014, 11:47 AM

Here's the specs for H&R springs....

Vic311 · 01-26-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Captain

Here's the specs for H&R springs....

You do know the OP is a troll right?

Longboarder · 01-26-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic311

You do know the OP is a troll right?

Troll or just can't upload pics?

Vic311 · 01-27-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Troll or just can't upload pics?

No he is a troll.

LucWerkz · 01-28-2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vic311

No he is a troll.

He also might be an old guy that doesn't know how to properly use a computer.

grantmax · 01-28-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Captain

Here's the specs for H&R springs....

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