Suspension height

Treefella · 07-17-2019, 11:30 AM

Hi all, I have recently moved from my faithful f31 330d into a 2016 F80 CP. I didn’t notice when I bought it, probably too excited, but the rear suspension seems to sit lower than the front. The rear is pretty tight on the tyres whereas the front has a reasonable gap. Is this normal and what do any of you think?

Any help appreciated

Tommy L Garage · 07-17-2019, 09:26 PM

Normal Bmw look

RustySeatbelt · 07-17-2019, 10:14 PM

Yes, that's normal. You can definitely improve the front gap and the handling (potentially) with some springs.

DadVibes · 07-18-2019, 01:29 PM

It's very normal. Like you, when I purchase my F80 M3 two months ago, in all my excitement I didn't even notice the front wheel gap. That is, until I got home and snapped some pics of my new car in the driveway and realized that the front gap sticks out like a sore thumb. Now, I can't help but notice it every time I walk up to my car and it bothers the hell out of me. Which is why I'm installing Eibach front springs tonight to fix it. Can't wait!

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Treefella New Member 12 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2015 330d Tourer Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Suspension height Hi all, I have recently moved from my faithful f31 330d into a 2016 F80 CP. I didn’t notice when I bought it, probably too excited, but the rear suspension seems to sit lower than the front. The rear is pretty tight on the tyres whereas the front has a reasonable gap. Is this normal and what do any of you think? Any help appreciated __________________ Previous 2012 318d M-sport plus pack, 2011 320d M-sport business edition auto, 2012 118d M-sport auto, 2014 125d M-sport auto, 2013 330d M-sport xdrive auto
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Tommy L Garage Colonel 2518 Rep 2,079 Posts Drives: 2017 YMB M3 6MT CP EP VP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	Normal Bmw look
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RustySeatbelt First Lieutenant 523 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 19 ZR1 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [0.00]	Yes, that's normal. You can definitely improve the front gap and the handling (potentially) with some springs.
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DadVibes Captain 1251 Rep 613 Posts Drives: F87 M2 CS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Erie, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [9.84] 2021 GMC 1500 Denali [5.00]	It's very normal. Like you, when I purchase my F80 M3 two months ago, in all my excitement I didn't even notice the front wheel gap. That is, until I got home and snapped some pics of my new car in the driveway and realized that the front gap sticks out like a sore thumb. Now, I can't help but notice it every time I walk up to my car and it bothers the hell out of me. Which is why I'm installing Eibach front springs tonight to fix it. Can't wait! __________________ Current: F87 M2CS - 6MT \| Öhlins R&T \| Garagistic Endlinks \| Autosolutions SSK \| AA EL Midpipe & Axleback \| 255/275 PS4S Gone: F87 M2C - 6MT \| Öhlins R&T \| G.C. Camber Plates \| Autosolutions SSK \| UCP \| AA EL Midpipe & Axleback \| Apex EC-7 \| 265/295 PS4S Last edited by DadVibes; 07-18-2019 at 01:35 PM..
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