Advice needed: What is the best H.A.S. kit for ZCP?

[DaveCSparty]

What is the best H.A.S. kit for a F80 ZCP? Looks like most of these were developed prior to the ZCP... I'm going to order one for an install next week. Any advice would be really appreciated.

Options that I know of so far:

- Dinan (Progressive springs)
- KW (Linear springs)
- M Performance (KW w/ BMW specified spring rates?)

I'm looking for a conservative drop and maintain stock ride quality if possible. The stock wheel gap in the front is too much, but I live in NYC so not looking to drop it too much due to the road quality here.

Thanks!

[MadZarBMR]

Originally Posted by DaveCSparty

- Dinan (Progressive springs)

They are actually linear: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...2&postcount=31

Check some of the other ZCP HAS threads and you should find others are happy with MPS. MPS was released after ZCP and could explain why they took their sweet time to release them. Could be your best bet, but don't dismiss Dinan. I remember reading somewhere that spring rates were closer to ZCP.

[DaveCSparty]

Originally Posted by MadZarBMR

They are actually linear: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...2&postcount=31

Check some of the other ZCP HAS threads and you should find others are happy with MPS. MPS was released after ZCP and could explain why they took their sweet time to release them. Could be your best bet, but don't dismiss Dinan. I remember reading somewhere that spring rates were closer to ZCP.

Thanks for the info MadZarBMR. I think I'll go w/ the MPS. Coilovers is probably a better choice but I'm not ready to give up the adaptive suspension yet.

[F80R]

After reading some reviews my self I heard MP has is very harsh .. might be wrong .. some people were reporting it tho .. i guess some more sensitive then others .. I wish this was much easier I can't decide my self what to do ..

[M3Fanatics]

I think KW is the best value out of the 3, I just got mine and they are having a rebate ATM.

[pbar]

Originally Posted by F80R

After reading some reviews my self I heard MP has is very harsh .. might be wrong .. some people were reporting it tho .. i guess some more sensitive then others .. I wish this was much easier I can't decide my self what to do ..

That wasn't my experience... I previously has Swift Spec-R on a non-ZCP car. Very stiff but livable. Great on the track.

Then I put M-perf kit on my new 2017 ZCP - only slightly stiffer than the stock ZCP suspension. I much prefer them to the Swift. (Very comfortable on the freeway, and the ZCP sway bars help with reduced roll)

*HOWEVER* If you look at the thread on the M-Perf kit there is now some evidence that recalibrating the EDC and ICM modules after lowering makes a substantial difference to how stiff the springs feel. http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...postcount=1208

I now wonder what the Swift would have felt like if I'd known to recalibrate the EDC?

[-JLT-]

if u want a minimum drop and stock-like feel, why not go with Eibach springs?

[SupremePower1]

Originally Posted by -JLT-

if u want a minimum drop and stock-like feel, why not go with Eibach springs?

Co-Sign this message. Eibach sounds like the right decision if you're not looking to play with the height or corner balance the car. Save yourself some $ and go with the spring.

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by SupremePower1

Co-Sign this message. Eibach sounds like the right decision if you're not looking to play with the height or corner balance the car. Save yourself some $ and go with the spring.

Thanks that makes my decision to go for Eibach simpler . Hope u guys are selling the V2 (latest)

[SupremePower1]

Originally Posted by boss2k

Thanks that makes my decision to go for Eibach simpler . Hope u guys are selling the V2 (latest)

Yes we are. Shoot me an email and we can get you set up. Brian@supremepower.com

[nano10]

Originally Posted by SupremePower1

Co-Sign this message. Eibach sounds like the right decision if you're not looking to play with the height or corner balance the car. Save yourself some $ and go with the spring.

Is there a difference on how long the stock shocks will last on the f80 comparing the mP HAS to the eibach springs?

[theriz]

Originally Posted by nano10

Is there a difference on how long the stock shocks will last on the f80 comparing the mP HAS to the eibach springs?

Yes, if they have different spring rates.

[nano10]

Originally Posted by theriz

Yes, if they have different spring rates.

Which one is better long term solution?

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by nano10

Which one is better long term solution?

Well they can't blame the springs if you fit the MP HAS kit can they.

[theriz]

Originally Posted by Wills2

Well they can't blame the springs if you fit the MP HAS kit can they.

Originally Posted by nano10

Which one is better long term solution?

Originally Posted by Wills2

Well they can't blame the springs if you fit the MP HAS kit can they.

^^

MP HAS costs more but retains warranty, which is huge imo

[Ilikemike]

Originally Posted by F80R

After reading some reviews my self I heard MP has is very harsh .. might be wrong .. some people were reporting it tho .. i guess some more sensitive then others .. I wish this was much easier I can't decide my self what to do ..

Yup, I'd say ZCP is harsh and therefore, MP will be as harsh or harsher....

[tonywham]

Originally Posted by Ilikemike

Yup, I'd say ZCP is harsh and therefore, MP will be as harsh or harsher....

I heard MP was harsher, but I am not sure if they had the firmware updated or not...some bros claimed the MP's ride quality is just as comfortable as stock or ACS or might be Eibach...