Adaptive M suspension and H&R sport springs

Boxtyp3 · 04-21-2015, 12:28 PM

Just a quick question. I know about the shocks' lifespan being shortened by lowering spring, but his is my first Adaptive suspension. Will I be messing the system up to the point that it might throw a code if I drop it with just the H&R Sport springs?

Boxtyp3 · 04-21-2015, 02:28 PM

Anybody?

cgarner40 · 04-21-2015, 03:13 PM

Dinan has the "Dinan Shockware" that pairs with your Adaptive Suspension and is meant to work with Dinan's performance lowering spring set. If you call Dinan, they may be able to give you info on whether it adds additional wear to the shocks as they do pretty extensive testing for their products. Just something to check out if you haven't already.

Boxtyp3 · 04-21-2015, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cgarner40

Dinan has the "Dinan Shockware" that pairs with your Adaptive Suspension and is meant to work with Dinan's performance lowering spring set. If you call Dinan, they may be able to give you info on whether it adds additional wear to the shocks as they do pretty extensive testing for their products. Just something to check out if you haven't already.

Thanks but I'm pretty sure that's gonna be expensive. I just want to eliminate the fender gap without spending too much. If it will do a lot of damage on the system, then I might keep it as it is. But thanks for the option though.

Boxtyp3 · 04-21-2015, 07:35 PM

Anybody else?

Bee Pee · 04-22-2015, 08:19 AM

I'm running adaptive dampers and H&R sport springs. 12months+ and still very happy.

sandwi54 · 04-22-2015, 11:18 AM

You stated the reason why I am not doing a lowering spring on my F80 that has adaptive suspension, for fear that the shocks would be worn out prematurely and I will have to pay a few thousand dollars to replace the expensive electronic shocks. If I just had passive suspension, I'd put on a good coilover setup on day 1.

crono06 · 04-22-2015, 12:01 PM

There has been extensive discussion about this.

If you are not worried about your shortening the life of your shocks, you're good to go.

Boxtyp3 · 04-22-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

I'm running adaptive dampers and H&R sport springs. 12months+ and still very happy.

Can you post or PM me a pix of your car. I just want to see how low H&R sport spring can go on F32. I don't want a stanced profile. Just wanna eliminate or at least lessen the wheel gap. Thanks in advance!

Bee Pee · 04-23-2015, 02:36 AM

Box,

Sorry - mines and F20 M135i - photo in my sig shows the H&R stance. Perfect IMHO

BP

Boxtyp3 · 04-23-2015, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Box,

Sorry - mines and F20 M135i - photo in my sig shows the H&R stance. Perfect IMHO

BP

Nice stance. Perfect for me infact.

Bee Pee · 04-23-2015, 11:32 AM

Thanks. OEM adaptive dampers, H&R sport springs 1" drop all round. H&R sway bars too + quaife LSD + F8x front lower control arms. Car is v nimble and yet still rides well.

nkoul_96 · 04-23-2015, 11:32 AM

Does the 2013 335i X-drive M-Sport come with the adaptive suspension?

crono06 · 04-23-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nkoul_96

Does the 2013 335i X-drive M-Sport come with the adaptive suspension?

It can if optioned. Was a standalone available only on the M Sports in Canada for that year.

Boxtyp3 · 04-23-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Thanks. OEM adaptive dampers, H&R sport springs 1" drop all round. H&R sway bars too + quaife LSD + F8x front lower control arms. Car is v nimble and yet still rides well.

Nice set up!

mike@x-ph.com · 04-23-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxtyp3

Just a quick question. I know about the shocks' lifespan being shortened by lowering spring, but his is my first Adaptive suspension. Will I be messing the system up to the point that it might throw a code if I drop it with just the H&R Sport springs?

It wont throw a code but as mentioned as long as you are not worried about a shorten lifespan, you are good to go.

nkoul_96 · 04-23-2015, 02:12 PM

If we decide to go for it but it ruins the system and the warranty is still valid, would it be covered or would I have to put the OEM springs back then go to dealer?

Boxtyp3 · 04-23-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

It wont throw a code but as mentioned as long as you are not worried about a shorten lifespan, you are good to go.

Good to know. Thanks a lot bro!

nkoul_96 · 04-27-2015, 11:34 PM

How much does installing springs cost?

Bee Pee · 04-28-2015, 08:24 AM

depending which workshop you go to - anywhere from 2-4hrs labour time. Alignment would then be extra.

nkoul_96 · 04-28-2015, 08:37 AM

So basically about 300$ around that + Alignment.

I called the BMW dealer for the Dinan springs since in Montreal they are the authorized reseller. They were charging 1,130$ for installation!!

Boxtyp3 · 04-28-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nkoul_96

So basically about 300$ around that + Alignment.

I called the BMW dealer for the Dinan springs since in Montreal they are the authorized reseller. They were charging 1,130$ for installation!!

No surprise at all. It's a dealer.

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Bee Pee Brigadier General 1779 Rep 4,516 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	Box, Sorry - mines and F20 M135i - photo in my sig shows the H&R stance. Perfect IMHO BP __________________ Fettled M135i EB AT then AW M2 DCT - both gone but not forgotten: Current '22 X3M LCI..
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Bee Pee Brigadier General 1779 Rep 4,516 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	Thanks. OEM adaptive dampers, H&R sport springs 1" drop all round. H&R sway bars too + quaife LSD + F8x front lower control arms. Car is v nimble and yet still rides well. __________________ Fettled M135i EB AT then AW M2 DCT - both gone but not forgotten: Current '22 X3M LCI..
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nkoul_96 Private First Class 18 Rep 101 Posts Drives: BMW 2013 335i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	If we decide to go for it but it ruins the system and the warranty is still valid, would it be covered or would I have to put the OEM springs back then go to dealer?
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nkoul_96 Private First Class 18 Rep 101 Posts Drives: BMW 2013 335i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	How much does installing springs cost?
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Bee Pee Brigadier General 1779 Rep 4,516 Posts Drives: AW M2 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW London iTrader: (3)	depending which workshop you go to - anywhere from 2-4hrs labour time. Alignment would then be extra. __________________ Fettled M135i EB AT then AW M2 DCT - both gone but not forgotten: Current '22 X3M LCI..
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nkoul_96 Private First Class 18 Rep 101 Posts Drives: BMW 2013 335i Xdrive Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	So basically about 300$ around that + Alignment. I called the BMW dealer for the Dinan springs since in Montreal they are the authorized reseller. They were charging 1,130$ for installation!!
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