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      01-31-2020, 12:33 PM   #1
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M-suspension lowering (update)

Anyone running lowering springs with the M-Suspension on their F10? If so any recommendations and drop height? I am getting ready to instal 20x9 245/35 front, 20x10 285/30 rear. Thanks
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Someone can correct me if im wrong but there is no adaptive M suspension on the F10. There is an M Sport suspension that is NON adaptive and then there is the adaptive suspension that is available on all models. but to answer the question more generally, yes the adaptive suspension can be retrofitted with lowering springs like ACS springs, Dinan springs or H&R. And the tire sizes you mention should fit fine as long as your wheel offsets are not overly aggressive.
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Anyone running lowering springs with the Adaptive M-Suspension on their F10? If so any recommendations and drop height? I am getting ready to instal 20x9 245/35 front, 20x10 285/30 rear. Thanks
I recommend you check out the many threads in this section to see a wide variety of suspensions and wheels that will give you a much better idea of options. Because I can, here is my xDrive with adaptive suspension on ACS springs. The ACS springs lowered the front by about 1.5" and the back by about 1.2". Your tire specs are fine.

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I recommend you check out the many threads in this section to see a wide variety of suspensions and wheels that will give you a much better idea of options. Because I can, here is my xDrive with adaptive suspension on ACS springs. The ACS springs lowered the front by about 1.5" and the back by about 1.2". Your tire specs are fine.

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What size rims and tires you running
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What size rims and tires you running
Front:
- Wheels are 8.5 x 19", offset 32mm
- Tires are 245/40/19

Rear:
- Wheels are 9.5 x 19", offset 35mm
- Tires are 275/35/19

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Front:
- Wheels are 8.5 x 19", offset 32mm
- Tires are 245/40/19

Rear:
- Wheels are 9.5 x 19", offset 35mm
- Tires are 275/35/19

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Eibach Pro kit,drops about 3cm, not too agressive but comfort is great
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Eibach Pro kit,drops about 3cm, not too agressive but comfort is great
I've had Eibachs on another car and enjoyed them. Being progressive, they did a great job in both the comfort and handling.
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So I went with the ACS springs and I must say I am impressed!
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So I went with the ACS springs and I must say I am impressed!
Is that wrapped in xpel stealth? Or was that a factory color option? I love matte/satin lol
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So I went with the ACS springs and I must say I am impressed!
Is that wrapped in xpel stealth? Or was that a factory color option? I love matte/satin lol
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