Stock Competition Package springs - do they settle over time?

[DaveCSparty]

A lot of complaints when the ZCP was introduced that it looks like a 4x4 or a Corolla. I'm just wondering after a few months or a year, now that your springs are settled, are they any lowered than on day 1? Pics would be appreciated. Thanks!

[FriedPiston]

ZCP springs weren't designed to be any lower than the standard F8x springs. Only difference with ZCP are the spring rates.

OEM spring rates for the F80/F82 is 185 lb/ft Front, 575 lb/ft Rear
OEM COMPETITION PACK spring rates for the F80/F82 is 198 lbs/ft Front, 685 lbs/ft Rear

If you want to go with a very subtle drop, then Eibach PRO-KIT is the way to go. However, you'll be sacrificing a little bit of spring stiffness with this kit.

If you want to decrease the front wheel gap without modifying the suspension, go with one of the following wheel/tire options for the front:

275/40/18 (similar to 275/35/19, but will have too much sidewall height)
285/35/18
265/35/19
275/35/19 (lowest ride height without rubbing)

Read:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1213902

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1214853

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1143161

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by DaveCSparty

A lot of complaints when the ZCP was introduced that it looks like a 4x4 or a Corolla. I'm just wondering after a few months or a year, now that your springs are settled, are they any lowered than on day 1? Pics would be appreciated. Thanks!

I'm sure they will settle. Right now my ZCP is higher than my M4 with 49k miles. I expect some settling on the ZCP just like what happened with my M4

[Aaaaaaaaa]

I'm hoping so too. The front wheel gap is noticeably higher then the back.

[gatorfast]

Originally Posted by pheerlx

I'm hoping so too. The front wheel gap is noticeably higher then the back.

That's how all bmws are

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Originally Posted by gatorfast

That's how all bmws are

Guess I won't need a front lift system.

[M4FOREVER]

Originally Posted by Alpine300zhp

I'm sure they will settle. Right now my ZCP is higher than my M4 with 49k miles. I expect some settling on the ZCP just like what happened with my M4

49k? How reliable has the car been?

[speed2th]

it settles a little bit

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by M4FOREVER

49k? How reliable has the car been?

It's been great. No issues except had to replace brakes within the first 5k miles for vibration issues. It's been good since they were replaced. I have owned a lot of M cars and this one is the first one with no issues in the first 50k miles. FWIW, I don't consider the brakes to be a real issue....it was caused by uneven pad deposits and that is something that can happen.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Originally Posted by Alpine300zhp

It's been great. No issues except had to replace brakes within the first 5k miles for vibration issues. It's been good since they were replaced. I have owned a lot of M cars and this one is the first one with no issues in the first 50k miles. FWIW, I don't consider the brakes to be a real issue....it was caused by uneven pad deposits and that is something that can happen.

Was that covered under warranty?

[Alpine300zhp]

Originally Posted by pheerlx

Was that covered under warranty?

Yes

[Olivo]

Obviously, BMW's genius engineers did it on purpose so when all the people who think they are track stars go off, there's less damage.

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by DaveCSparty

A lot of complaints when the ZCP was introduced that it looks like a 4x4 or a Corolla. I'm just wondering after a few months or a year, now that your springs are settled, are they any lowered than on day 1? Pics would be appreciated. Thanks!

you are confusing the competition springs with the first ZCP M4 pics that were still on shipping blocks

Here is how mine looks from day one:



and here is my last year's non ZCP 2017 M4:

[WSH]

Higher because 20" wheels vs. 19"

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by WSH

Higher because 20" wheels vs. 19"

yeah less rubber on the 20s but it isn't noticeable at all.

when I first saw pics of the new M4 Competition that still had the shipping blocks, I was scared thinking my car is gonna look like a buggy but that isn't the case

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

you are confusing the competition springs with the first ZCP M4 pics that were still on shipping blocks

Here is how mine looks from day

Still ugly wheel gaps, needs to be lowered

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by boss2k

Still ugly wheel gaps, needs to be lowered

275/35/19 square takes care of the wheel gap.

[M4D_Classy]

I'm in the same boat Thinking the gap is too much. I'm ordering M Performance HAS kit. Best option in my opinion.

[DML]

Originally Posted by DBoyBimming

I'm in the same boat Thinking the gap is too much. I'm ordering M Performance HAS kit. Best option in my opinion.

How much lower??

[DML]

Originally Posted by boss2k

Still ugly wheel gaps, needs to be lowered

Excuse me?? His car is perfecto. 666'ers need to be seen in the flesh, even better.

[Super Spartan]

Originally Posted by DML

Excuse me?? His car is perfecto. 666'ers need to be seen in the flesh, even better.

Thanks bro

[DML]

Originally Posted by Snappy Phoenix

Thanks bro

You got it, when you criticize perfection...I draw the line: