Springs vs BMW Performance Suspension Kit on F80

[Justin-time]

After looking around I was thinking of getting the BMW Performance Suspension kit. I think its like 1200 on the low end kit. Then I started looking into springs only which is around 400. I remember when I had my mustang I just put on springs and eventually had to change shocks because the original shocks are made for riding at stock height. I had to buy shocks that accommodate the shorter springs. I see some springs claiming that they are made for the factory shocks. I also notice the BMW suspension kit does not come with shocks either but its OEM BMW for the F80. I guess the question is if both are lowering my car and neither come with shocks, besides the adjustability on the BMW suspension kit will I wind up with the same problem? Having to buy new shocks at some point in time? Thanks for any help.

[aswy6]

First of all stock shocks are somewhat cheap especially when bought slightly used. Depending on springs some will ruin them quicker than others. I personally cant justify 1,200 on M Performance HAS kit because if i would rather bite the bullet, drop another grand and get coil-overs. In my opinion if you are not planning to play around with height adjustability, just get some mild springs

[9M71]

in addition to height adjustability, you can corner balance on the HAS but not on springs if that's important to you.

[Justin-time]

Cool thanks for clearing that up.