Lowering advice needed

Vehicle · 07-08-2019, 08:44 PM

I recently had swift spec-r springs installed on my F80, and am finding that the rear sits just a bit high for my personal preference. The front is perfect in regards to ride-height, but I wish the rear was just 1/2" lower. I'm well aware of what the drop claims are for swift, but I feel like the front lowering is more than claimed, while the rear is spot on (1" front claimed, and 0.4" rear claimed). I didn't take any measurements but with the gigantic gap in front, I feel like it's closer to 1.2".

*edit: this is a standard suspension non-edc car

Anyhow, can anyone suggest a setup which will give me the same or more front end lowering, but also more rear end lowering? Both the h&r sport and supersport look higher in the front than my swifts, so I don't think I want to try the h&r springs. Is there a has kit that drops lower than 1" all around?

if the only way to get a tad bit lower is to go with kw coilovers, I'm open to it, but I'm just looking for something a bit more budget friendly for the short term.

Much appreciated for the replies!

1hotrod · 07-09-2019, 12:08 AM

KW HAS or M Performance version, will give you the adjustability without having to buy a full coilover set. But like a lot of people say, your stock shocks won’t last long because it was not designed to be lowered.

I am running the KW HAS, and I am very happy. A little slight bounce when I dive into turns. But like any mod, I am looking for something a little smoother.

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Vehicle Enlisted Member 21 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW m3 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I recently had swift spec-r springs installed on my F80, and am finding that the rear sits just a bit high for my personal preference. The front is perfect in regards to ride-height, but I wish the rear was just 1/2" lower. I'm well aware of what the drop claims are for swift, but I feel like the front lowering is more than claimed, while the rear is spot on (1" front claimed, and 0.4" rear claimed). I didn't take any measurements but with the gigantic gap in front, I feel like it's closer to 1.2". *edit: this is a standard suspension non-edc car Anyhow, can anyone suggest a setup which will give me the same or more front end lowering, but also more rear end lowering? Both the h&r sport and supersport look higher in the front than my swifts, so I don't think I want to try the h&r springs. Is there a has kit that drops lower than 1" all around? if the only way to get a tad bit lower is to go with kw coilovers, I'm open to it, but I'm just looking for something a bit more budget friendly for the short term. Much appreciated for the replies!
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1hotrod New Member 8 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW m3 f80 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	KW HAS or M Performance version, will give you the adjustability without having to buy a full coilover set. But like a lot of people say, your stock shocks won’t last long because it was not designed to be lowered. I am running the KW HAS, and I am very happy. A little slight bounce when I dive into turns. But like any mod, I am looking for something a little smoother.
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