[tom @ eas]

One more kit to compare with - AST has now thrown their hat in the ring with a HAS kit last week, more info and unboxing photos in this thread:

▀▄ eas | AST - HAS Height Adjustable Spring Kit - BMW G8X M2/M3/M4
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2025071

[JustinHEMI]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

AST has now thrown their hat in the ring with a HAS kit last week, more info and unboxing photos in this thread:

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2027050

Did they make any changes for G87 or just determine that their existing G8X kit would fit?


Thanks!

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Did they make any changes for G87 or just determine that their existing G8X kit would fit?

Same part number for G8X M2/M3/M4.

Link updated!

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by M2siast

This. I think tom @ eas is lost…

Made the correction in my post earlier today. JustinHEMI will need to correct on his end since his post doesn't reflect the change.

[tom @ eas]

Here's a G87 M2 lowered using the KW G8X M3/M4 HAS, fitment was perfect, car drives and handles great.

[Game]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Here's a G87 M2 lowered using the KW G8X M3/M4 HAS, fitment was perfect, car drives and handles great.

So that’s maxed out, correct? Are the pics of the car post settling or immediately after install?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by Game

So that’s maxed out, correct? Are the pics of the car post settling or immediately after install?

Immediately after install, will still settle a bit more.

[StickyPickle]

I just got my KW HAS installed a few days ago. The drop looks pretty identical to this car which has me thinking about maybe raising the rear a few mm because the fronts still looks higher than the rear and it’s kinda bugging me.

I’ll post some pics soon

[c1pher]

How much more harsh is the ride though? I’m considering just getting spacers and calling it a day. I don’t want comfort to become sport+.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by c1pher

How much more harsh is the ride though? I’m considering just getting spacers and calling it a day. I don’t want comfort to become sport+.

Wouldn't call it harsh at all, but noticeably sportier. I've never had anyone complain about harshness after installing a HAS, it's a very OEM+ type of mod.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Wouldn't call it harsh at all, but noticeably sportier. I've never had anyone complain about harshness after installing a HAS, it's a very OEM+ type of mod.

Which of the two is firmer, KW or MP?

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by c1pher

Which of the two is firmer, KW or MP?

Haven't installed M-Performance on G87 yet.

On F8X M3/M4 the kit is essentially identical, as the M Performance HAS is private-labeled by KW as they already have an existing partnership with M Motorsport:

https://www.kwsuspensions.com/bmw-motorsport

[Game]

Originally Posted by StickyPickle

I just got my KW HAS installed a few days ago. The drop looks pretty identical to this car which has me thinking about maybe raising the rear a few mm because the fronts still looks higher than the rear and it’s kinda bugging me.

I’ll post some pics soon

Make it REAL soon

[Ravenseal]

After 600 miles, I have zero complaints about how the M HAS came fitted from the factory. Car showed up dropped by 10mm and with a 3D report from the port install showing the ride height and alignment specifications. Ride is comfortable, 10mm drop is great, and wheel arches look just right. I personally enjoyed this experience a lot more than I would have if I had to wrangle parts and hire a third party shop.

[M-2'ned]

Originally Posted by cmgbk75

On the cosmetic side, the colors are different. I prefer the BMW branded colors (especially with my TR) but obviously not a reason to buy one over the other.

Of course it's a reason to buy one over the other. I would never put yellow and purple suspension parts on my $75k machine unless that is the look I was going for. Matches nothing... hard to say how much they are seen though... possibly only on full droop?

[M-2'ned]

I too was interested in the AST kit. I too am lost as I ended up on some Vorstiener body kit page after following some of the links. I think they are coming out with a G87 specific AST spring based on the "backorder" or "preorder" status on most websites (as of last week, haven't checked today).

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by M-2'ned

Of course it's a reason to buy one over the other. I would never put yellow and purple suspension parts on my $75k machine unless that is the look I was going for. Matches nothing... hard to say how much they are seen though... possibly only on full droop?

I cant fathom sny reason to snub a quality product for the color they use, especially for a product like a spring.
Manufacturers dont make custom spring colors. I suppose you could always have them powder coated if it really bothers you.

[M-2'ned]

Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

I cant fathom sny reason to snub a quality product for the color they use, especially for a product like a spring.
Manufacturers dont make custom spring colors. I suppose you could always have them powder coated if it really bothers you.

How did you pick the color of your car?

[M_Power Rob]

Originally Posted by M-2'ned

How did you pick the color of your car?

The same way everyone else did. Yes, a smartass answer but your question doesnt relate. BMW offered a selection of colors to choose from. KW, H&R and other spring companies dont offer a spring color palate to choose from. Their colors are what they are (it is also a form of advertising as people know their colors so when someone sees those colors on a car....).

[M-2'ned]

I'm not fighting, I'm making a point. The whole post was about which to choose, the BMW spring or the KW spring, and color is one of the differences. If I were choosing between the two, color would definitely be a factor and based on the comment I was responding to, I'm not alone.

[Game]

Originally Posted by M-2'ned

I'm not fighting, I'm making a point. The whole post was about which to choose, the BMW spring or the KW spring, and color is one of the differences. If I were choosing between the two, color would definitely be a factor and based on the comment I was responding to, I'm not alone.

That’s actually insane.

[M-2'ned]

Originally Posted by Game

That’s actually insane.

Maybe insane from your perspective. Seems like it's one of only 4 differences between the two products (price, adjustability, color, brand) so maybe some people would rule out 25% of the decision but I wouldn't... and I actually would care if some bright yellow spring was visible through my wheel.

Edit: oem of the same brand?