BMW MP HAS on M2 CS Installed

GimmeanM · 03-19-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kyrocks

What ride height did you settle on? Did it lower a bit more as you drove more?
Thanks.

I haven't adjusted further, might tomorrow if I can get my break in service done. I'm at 1,1xx right now and dropped it off at the detailer this morning for mask touch ups. I get it back tomorrow morning and am seeing if I can get my service done tomorrow. If I can I'll take photos as usual and do a write up. More snow coming on Sunday...

escobar929 · 03-19-2021, 08:58 PM

Looks great!

medphysdave · 03-19-2021, 10:18 PM

Man, I missed some drama in this thread. I still like the lowered stance. I'm going to wait and see what shakes out with the HAS kit being approved for the CS. Maybe different springs? I'm amazed at how this slight lowering seems to change the whole profile of the car. I'm hesitant to give up ride comfort. I rarely leave comfort suspension selection on my car.

kyrocks · 03-21-2021, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by medphysdave

Man, I missed some drama in this thread. I still like the lowered stance. I'm going to wait and see what shakes out with the HAS kit being approved for the CS. Maybe different springs? I'm amazed at how this slight lowering seems to change the whole profile of the car. I'm hesitant to give up ride comfort. I rarely leave comfort suspension selection on my car.

I never drive in comfort. Even as a daily.

M Perf HAS...

kyrocks · 03-23-2021, 11:00 PM

Anyone ask their BMW dealer how much to install this? One of them quoted me $2,400 labor today!

mfarrzhp · 03-24-2021, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kyrocks

Anyone ask their BMW dealer how much to install this? One of them quoted me $2,400 labor today!

No, but judging by that thorough install review posted I figured it would be over a grand. $2,400 is steep, they are figuring ~20 hours @$120 per hour?! I hope that includes alignment, but it's still very pricey. I'd try to find a high end local Euro shop. My shop charges dealer hourly rates but they usually get things done in much less time.

That has me leaning more towards the H&R sport springs. Keep us posted.

kyrocks · 03-24-2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mfarrzhp

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Originally Posted by kyrocks

Anyone ask their BMW dealer how much to install this? One of them quoted me $2,400 labor today!

No, but judging by that thorough install review posted I figured it would be over a grand. $2,400 is steep, they are figuring ~20 hours @$120 per hour?! I hope that includes alignment, but it's still very pricey. I'd try to find a high end local Euro shop. My shop charges dealer hourly rates but they usually get things done in much less time.

That has me leaning more towards the H&R sport springs. Keep us posted.

That includes alignment.

They wouldn't put the H&R sport springs on for me because they were not OEM.

I'm getting quotes from other BMW dealers and other places.

I have a set of H&R sport springs new in box unopened if you're interested.

Thanks.

mfarrzhp · 03-24-2021, 11:09 AM

I'd be interested as I'd love a slight drop. Here's my main concern with going lower. I didn't get out the tape measure, but the gap coming straight off my driveway at stock height is just shy of my second knuckle, so probably just under 2", maybe 1.5" of clearance. I'd go at an angle when lowered, but it still seems pretty tight.

What do you all think?

dsforman13 · 03-24-2021, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mfarrzhp

I'd be interested as I'd love a slight drop. Here's my main concern with going lower. I didn't get out the tape measure, but the gap coming straight off my driveway is just shy of my second knuckle, so probably just under 2", maybe 1.5" of clearance. I'd go at an angle when lowered, but it still seems pretty tight.

What do you all think?

Its close! Go slow and at an angle like you said. Sliplo the carbon lip and don't worry about it. My car is not lowered but I still installed Sliplo. I'm careful in and out of driveways and speed bumps but when I do hear a slight scrap I'm not worried about it.

Bee Pee · 03-24-2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GimmeanM

After it was all back together we dialed in the ride height. Expecting it to settle some, but right now front is 605mm and rear is at 608mm. Then onto the alignment rack.

Attachment 2527022

Nice write-up - did you get a printout of the KDS alignment specs post install ?

GimmeanM · 03-29-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GimmeanM

After it was all back together we dialed in the ride height. Expecting it to settle some, but right now front is 605mm and rear is at 608mm. Then onto the alignment rack.

Attachment 2527022

Nice write-up - did you get a printout of the KDS alignment specs post install ?

I did, attached. I'm looking this over versus the geometry thread you started and trying to understand if it is correct? The calibration at the top says 'Competition' not CS, so unsure if I need to have something corrected?

kyrocks · 04-03-2021, 09:50 PM

I installed the MP HAS and the car looks WAY better. I can hardly tell a difference between this and the stock ride. Maybe slightly harsher, maybe. I actually like all my cars pretty stiff and harsh riding like a go kart. However, my CS is more of a fun alternate daily driver so I wanted to stay close to OEM.

I did not install spacers...yet. I think it needs about 5 mm or 7.5 mm. I haven't measured yet... We'll see.

Overall, very pleased.

ptgltw · 04-04-2021, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kyrocks

I installed the MP HAS and the car looks WAY better. I can hardly tell a difference between this and the stock ride. Maybe slightly harsher, maybe. I actually like all my cars pretty stiff and harsh riding like a go kart. However, my CS is more of a fun alternate daily driver so I wanted to stay close to OEM.

I did not install spacers...yet. I think it needs about 5 mm or 7.5 mm. I haven't measured yet... We'll see.

Overall, very pleased.

i went 5 front and 7 1/2 rear. 7 1/2 front will rub in parking lots.

kyrocks · 04-04-2021, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ptgltw

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Originally Posted by kyrocks

I installed the MP HAS and the car looks WAY better. I can hardly tell a difference between this and the stock ride. Maybe slightly harsher, maybe. I actually like all my cars pretty stiff and harsh riding like a go kart. However, my CS is more of a fun alternate daily driver so I wanted to stay close to OEM.

I did not install spacers...yet. I think it needs about 5 mm or 7.5 mm. I haven't measured yet... We'll see.

Overall, very pleased.

i went 5 front and 7 1/2 rear. 7 1/2 front will rub in parking lots.

Thank you. I may do 5 all around or 5/7.5 like you.

Wah · 04-04-2021, 06:25 PM

I did 5 all around. Make sure if you do, you get the turner ones with the hub extension.

I put 100 miles on my MP HAS and I love the way they feel. Slightly firmer than stock but very comfortable and looks awesome. I still ride around in sport setting.

medphysdave · 04-04-2021, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dsforman13

Its close! Go slow and at an angle like you said. Sliplo the carbon lip and don't worry about it. My car is not lowered but I still installed Sliplo. I'm careful in and out of driveways and speed bumps but when I do hear a slight scrap I'm not worried about it.

Mine isn't lowered either and I have sliplo. It rubs lightly going into my driveway. I'd like to drop the car a little, but it's likely asking for trouble. Seems like the neighborhood decided gutters were more important than the cars using the driveways.

AxM2CS · 04-05-2021, 09:04 PM

I've dusted the ground three times now (stock suspension, no Sliplo)!!##!! PPF is fraying along the front lip. Planning to get it in to be re-wrapped soon. Doesn't appear to be any damage to the CF, but needs to be carefully inspected from below. Funny, no problems with speed bumps which are pervasive in our area. Twice gutters at the exit of strip malls, once in an underground parking garage with a steep entrance that abruptly flattens out. This even very aware and trying to be careful.

kyrocks · 04-06-2021, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Wah

I did 5 all around. Make sure if you do, you get the turner ones with the hub extension.

I put 100 miles on my MP HAS and I love the way they feel. Slightly firmer than stock but very comfortable and looks awesome. I still ride around in sport setting.

Why Turner?
What about Macht Schnell?
Any major differences except the "hub extended" on the Turner?

RednekM2 · 04-06-2021, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kyrocks

I installed the MP HAS and the car looks WAY better. I can hardly tell a difference between this and the stock ride. Maybe slightly harsher, maybe. I actually like all my cars pretty stiff and harsh riding like a go kart. However, my CS is more of a fun alternate daily driver so I wanted to stay close to OEM.

I did not install spacers...yet. I think it needs about 5 mm or 7.5 mm. I haven't measured yet... We'll see.

Overall, very pleased.

Pics? Keen to see difference!

Considering same thing, lowering but keep as close to OEM as possible.

Wah · 04-06-2021, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kyrocks

Why Turner?
What about Macht Schnell?
Any major differences except the "hub extended" on the Turner?

The schnell spacers are flat and leave very little hub lip for the wheels to rest on, so the hub extension on the Turner is probably the only major (but important) difference.

mfarrzhp · 04-06-2021, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Wah

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Originally Posted by kyrocks

Why Turner?
What about Macht Schnell?
Any major differences except the "hub extended" on the Turner?

The schnell spacers are flat and leave very little hub lip for the wheels to rest on, so the hub extension on the Turner is probably the only major (but important) difference.

Those with spacers, did you need to get extended lugs? I ordered the Turner 5MM with extended lugs, but just curious if they are necessary.

Wah · 04-06-2021, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mfarrzhp

Those with spacers, did you need to get extended lugs? I ordered the Turner 5MM with extended lugs, but just curious if they are necessary.

the extended lugs came in the box so I guess they are included.

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