[OldCrow7xx]

Hey Team,

My car has M Sport suspension which I know upgrades the suspension.

I think it even makes it adjustable when I move the car between econ, comfort, sport and sport track settings? Need to confirm that.

My question is how hard is it to lower the car, or is it all done by the adaptive suspension and computers already?

Thanks

[sspade]

Its going to be no more difficult to lower your car than a non M Sport. You just need to make sure you purchase parts specifically for your set up.

You may or may not have active dampening with your M Sport. They come both ways. Easiest way to tell is look into the wheel well and see if there is a wire going directly into each shock.

[bmwchue]

Originally Posted by OldCrow7xx

Hey Team,

My car has M Sport suspension which I know upgrades the suspension.

I think it even makes it adjustable when I move the car between econ, comfort, sport and sport track settings? Need to confirm that.

My question is how hard is it to lower the car, or is it all done by the adaptive suspension and computers already?

Thanks

google bmw vin decoder. youll type in your last 7 number of your vin and it will list all the stuff that comes equipped with the car.

[OldCrow7xx]

Originally Posted by bmwchue

google bmw vin decoder. youll type in your last 7 number of your vin and it will list all the stuff that comes equipped with the car.

I've tried many times- I understand the concept however I cannot find a decoder that gets that particular with the details it provides.

This one seems to be the most descriptive, but it still doesn't mention suspension:
https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/f140235

Thanks

[OldCrow7xx]

Originally Posted by bmwchue

google bmw vin decoder. youll type in your last 7 number of your vin and it will list all the stuff that comes equipped with the car.

Actually I found a little better looking one- but it still doesnt seem to mention suspension options:
https://bimmercat.com/bmw/decode_vin...F140235_EN.pdf

I really meant to buy a car with the computer controlled suspension and will be very upset I got one without it.

I know I have the oil cooler atleast! but got screwed on the PWG/EWG haha

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by sspade

Its going to be no more difficult to lower your car than a non M Sport. You just need to make sure you purchase parts specifically for your set up.

You may or may not have active dampening with your M Sport. They come both ways. Easiest way to tell is look into the wheel well and see if there is a wire going directly into each shock.

2VF is the option code for M Adaptive suspension. The suggestion to examine the wire going to the shock is the most practical method to verify if your vehicle has M Adaptive suspension.

[bmwchue]

Originally Posted by OldCrow7xx

Actually I found a little better looking one- but it still doesnt seem to mention suspension options:
https://bimmercat.com/bmw/decode_vin...F140235_EN.pdf

I really meant to buy a car with the computer controlled suspension and will be very upset I got one without it.

I know I have the oil cooler atleast! but got screwed on the PWG/EWG haha

good luck its very hard to find one with an adaptive suspension

[OldCrow7xx]

Originally Posted by bmwchue

good luck its very hard to find one with an adaptive suspension

Good thing I set my budget very tight on my first bmw purchase- so many combinations of options and features. Oh well.

Assuming it doesn't have adaptive, lowering springs will do?

[sspade]

Originally Posted by OldCrow7xx

Good thing I set my budget very tight on my first bmw purchase- so many combinations of options and features. Oh well.

Assuming it doesn't have adaptive, lowering springs will do?

Ya. If you dont mind doing the job twice when your stock dampers where out...

My car became ridiculously bouncy on springs alone at about 50k.

Using lowering springs on a shock that is designed for standard springs wears them out quicker. Not rocket science.

[OldCrow7xx]

Why do you say that? Doesn't seem obvious to me.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by OldCrow7xx

Why do you say that? Doesn't seem obvious to me.

Sorry, not trying to be a d!ck but sssooo many people put springs only first and then have to change out the dampers shortly thereafter. Myself included!

Dont get me wrong- if your OEM units have low miles, then by all means... wear them out before swapping.

But... around 50k they will be shot. Maybe earlier. The bouncing will be evident, especially on the highway with slight changes in road surface (like going over a bridge at 75mph).


Once you have them out you cant test the rebound manually. It was literally embarrassingly easy to depress by hand and the rebound was slow as molasses.

Just sharing honest opinions/experiences.

[OldCrow7xx]

Originally Posted by sspade

Sorry, not trying to be a d!ck but sssooo many people put springs only first and then have to change out the dampers shortly thereafter. Myself included!

Dont get me wrong- if your OEM units have low miles, then by all means... wear them out before swapping.

But... around 50k they will be shot. Maybe earlier. The bouncing will be evident, especially on the highway will slight changes in road surface (like going over a bridge at 75mph).


Once you have them out you cant test the rebound manually. It was literally embarrassingly easy to depress by hand and the rebound was slow as molasses.

Just sharing honest opinions/experiences.

I'm not good at suspension.

What other ways can I lower car?

[sspade]

Originally Posted by OldCrow7xx

I'm not good at suspension.

What other ways can I lower car?

How many miles on your original shocks?

[OldCrow7xx]

Originally Posted by sspade

How many miles on your original shocks?

65k

[bmwchue]

any cars with stock suspension shocks,struts etc are not able to handle with lowering springs. Its best to get a good brand set of coilovers

[sspade]

Originally Posted by OldCrow7xx

65k

I personally think throwing springs on their will not be your best plan.

You need new dampers and springs both at that mileage. Or just leave your set up alone for now.

I would look at the classifieds on here for a good deal.

Either coil overs or a set of springs and Bilstein (or similar) will do.