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      10-25-2020, 12:28 PM   #67
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here is my car at the dealer getting MP HAS installed, it's set to the lowest setting front and rear. I'll get more and better pics soon. I am very happy with how it turned out both looks and feel wise.
I ordered spacers to complete the look
Car looks beautiful!! Keep in mind that this may be another instance of the dealer installing MPHAS wrong. Your front does not look like the lowest setting on these, even factoring in that it will still settle a bit. Just take a look at some of the other pics in this thread.

Considering how much you must have paid to have the dealer install, I would consider getting a second opinion on the install and then taking it back to the dealer.
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I think PKL's picture was taken before the install of the HAS. Because his car looks like factory height to me.
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Car looks beautiful!! Keep in mind that this may be another instance of the dealer installing MPHAS wrong. Your front does not look like the lowest setting on these, even factoring in that it will still settle a bit. Just take a look at some of the other pics in this thread.

Considering how much you must have paid to have the dealer install, I would consider getting a second opinion on the install and then taking it back to the dealer.
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I think PKL's picture was taken before the install of the HAS. Because his car looks like factory height to me.
Nope, the photo is after the install, albeit not long after as it's still on the lift. So no time to "settle" yet. Also the photo is not a very flattering or accurate angle, my CA sent it to me during install
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Nope, the photo is after the install, albeit not long after as it's still on the lift. So no time to "settle" yet. Also the photo is not a very flattering or accurate angle, my CA sent it to me during install
My car didn’t settle. Not an hour day week or month later.
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here is my car at the dealer getting MP HAS installed, it's set to the lowest setting front and rear. I'll get more and better pics soon. I am very happy with how it turned out both looks and feel wise.
I ordered spacers to complete the look
Love mint green, my favorite color!

As others have said that's not the lowest setting whether it settled or not. Hopefully you can get it checked out.
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here is my car at the dealer getting MP HAS installed, it's set to the lowest setting front and rear. I'll get more and better pics soon. I am very happy with how it turned out both looks and feel wise.
I ordered spacers to complete the look
Love that color, looks great!
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Love mint green, my favorite color!

As others have said that's not the lowest setting whether it settled or not. Hopefully you can get it checked out.
It is set to the lowest setting!
I think its the angle of the photo. I'll try and get a better photo soon
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My car didn’t settle. Not an hour day week or month later.
did u get them preowned?
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did u get them preowned?
no
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Here's two more pics of my car one week after install. I'm happy with the result both in look and feel
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Here's two more pics of my car one week after install. I'm happy with the result both in look and feel
Looks great man! Not trying to upset you, but if you look at the pics in this thread, you'll clearly see that you can go lower.

Not even sure how you can mess up this install, but just make sure.
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Not even sure how you can mess up this install, but just make sure.
Yeah I spoke with my CA and the mechanic who did the install. He said it's not really possible to mess up the install and confirmed mine are set at the lowest point. Can't speak to other photos in the thread... I'll post some pics of my springs...
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Yeah I spoke with my CA and the mechanic who did the install. He said it's not really possible to mess up the install and confirmed mine are set at the lowest point. Can't speak to other photos in the thread... I'll post some pics of my springs...
What does the rear spring perch look like?
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What does the rear spring perch look like?
rears...
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Oh wow. So I can tell you the bump stop that's floating around in there inside the spring coils is not supposed to be there. Youre likely riding on the original bumpstops which is why the car is sitting higher than it should. Especially at that setting. That bumpstop should replace the original factory one that's on the shock. I wonder if they left the front original bumpstops in there. I can't believe someone just tossed the bumpstop in there... That's crazy.

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Oh wow. So I can tell you the bump stop that's floating around in there inside the spring coils is not supposed to be there. Youre likely riding on the original bumpstops which is why the car is sitting higher than it should. Especially at that setting. That bumpstop should replace the original factory one that's on the shock. I wonder if they left the front original bumpstops in there. I can't believe someone just tossed the bumpstop in there... That's crazy.
do you have photos of what its supposed to look like??
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do you have photos of what its supposed to look like??
Replied to your PM but will post here as well- the original bumpstops are removed and replaced with the ones included in the MPHAS.



More pics at my DIY link- https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2#post22790792
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Holy crap! They left the new bumpstop inside the spring (duh!!!). The only reason I can think of is because the stop is packaged inside the spring when you get the part kit and open it up. The factory bump is kinda glued to the top damper mount, but that's no reason to leave it there. Somebody did an oops.
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Holy crap! They left the new bumpstop inside the spring (duh!!!). The only reason I can think of is because the stop is packaged inside the spring when you get the part kit and open it up. The factory bump is kinda glued to the top damper mount, but that's no reason to leave it there. Somebody did an oops.
What has me most baffled is if they didn't replace the rears then did they replace the fronts? Because if they would have replaced the fronts then they know where the rears are supposed to be installed and they're not...
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PKL: your car looks like the perfect height. It might very well be set to the lowest setting, but if you are using the factory bump stops, then it's not as low as it can go.

Look at photos of my fronts, which is at lowest setting possible and uses the new bump stops they comes with the MPHAS.
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Holy crap! They left the new bumpstop inside the spring (duh!!!). The only reason I can think of is because the stop is packaged inside the spring when you get the part kit and open it up. The factory bump is kinda glued to the top damper mount, but that's no reason to leave it there. Somebody did an oops.
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What has me most baffled is if they didn't replace the rears then did they replace the fronts? Because if they would have replaced the fronts then they know where the rears are supposed to be installed and they're not...
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PKL: your car looks like the perfect height. It might very well be set to the lowest setting, but if you are using the factory bump stops, then it's not as low as it can go.

Look at photos of my fronts, which is at lowest setting possible and uses the new bump stops they comes with the MPHAS.
Guys, yes, I thank this forum for your help!!
The mechanic left the two rear oem bump stops in the spring.... geez
One good thing about overpaying for this install at the dealer is they took the car in asap and made it right. I have a really good relationship with my CA / dealer.
Anyway, got 4 perfect photos of the whole assembly while the wheel is off, and everything looks exactly right now.
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PKL: I'm glad the dealer is making things right for no charge (as they should) for labor. They are going to give you a new alignment free too right?
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