lowering just the front and keeping stock rear springs

zarraz · 04-03-2019, 02:07 PM

Hi I have a 2017 M3 ZCP, I wanted to know if its fine just to lower the front using lowering springs (in this case eibach v2) just on the front to reduce the wheel gap and leave the rear stock oem zcp springs on the vehicle as the rear height is fine. Is this recommended or will it really affect the handling if I don,t change front and back, any help would be really appreciated.

coldsteelrain · 04-03-2019, 02:17 PM

Mine is lowered on AfE springs front only, same as your '17 ZCP and I got no issues. Car feels better planted than before. As you said the rear is perfectly fine and got rid of that huge gap upfront

longlasting · 04-04-2019, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zarraz

Hi I have a 2017 M3 ZCP, I wanted to know if its fine just to lower the front using lowering springs (in this case eibach v2) just on the front to reduce the wheel gap and leave the rear stock oem zcp springs on the vehicle as the rear height is fine. Is this recommended or will it really affect the handling if I don,t change front and back, any help would be really appreciated.

Interesting idea ... let me know if you lower just the fronts. I might end up doing this also

Yes2m3cs · 04-04-2019, 07:42 AM

Your CS looks great man!

Do you have a part number for those springs? Where did you purchase them?

Thank you!

coldsteelrain · 04-04-2019, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Yes2m3cs

Your CS looks great man!

Do you have a part number for those springs? Where did you purchase them?

Thank you!

It's a Competition package I just have the CS/GTS hood added as well as the lip and trunk spoiler so it kind of looks like a CS
I don't have a part number for the springs but if you google AfE springs for F80 you'll find them
They're orange color, it came as a package with AfE front and rear sway bars and purchased and installed by MaximumPsi
Rear AfE springs are sitting in the garage as decoration

Yes2m3cs · 04-04-2019, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by coldsteelrain

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Originally Posted by Yes2m3cs

Your CS looks great man!

Do you have a part number for those springs? Where did you purchase them?

Thank you!

It's a Competition package I just have the CS/GTS hood added as well as the lip and trunk spoiler so it kind of looks like a CS
I don't have a part number for the springs but if you google AfE springs for F80 you'll find them
They're orange color, it came as a package with AfE front and rear sway bars and purchased and installed by MaximumPsi
Rear AfE springs are sitting in the garage as decoration

Thanks man!

MannyM5 · 04-04-2019, 08:26 AM

I also did just the front. Eibach V1. Spring rate on them is nearly identical to oem, but if you have zcp they are slightly softer.

chujk1985 · 04-07-2019, 11:20 PM

I am also curious about this for the ZCP

Scott_S · 07-12-2019, 01:15 PM

What would be the best springs to get that would match the rear as far as rate on a zcp?

Encanto · 07-14-2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by zarraz

Hi I have a 2017 M3 ZCP, I wanted to know if its fine just to lower the front using lowering springs (in this case eibach v2) just on the front to reduce the wheel gap and leave the rear stock oem zcp springs on the vehicle as the rear height is fine. Is this recommended or will it really affect the handling if I don,t change front and back, any help would be really appreciated.

I would suggest using Eibach V1 if fronts only... V2 lowers the front too much relative to the OEM ZCP rear, IMO.

DadVibes · 07-15-2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott_S

What would be the best springs to get that would match the rear as far as rate on a zcp?

I can't speak specifically for zcp, but in general, from my research the Eibach v1's are the best option to get the front fender gap matching the rear OEM fender gap. That's the route I decided to go and my v1's arrived on Friday. Now I just have to find some time this week to install them.

I only plan on doing the fronts, as well. It seems many have done this with no real issues. I'll report back with results whenever I get them installed and they get some time to settle in.

FaRKle! · 07-15-2019, 11:53 AM

Some of the F3x springs from Eibach have virtually the same spring rate as the ZCP front (34N/mm, within ~1N/mm on the rate). PN 11-20-030-03 VA should drop the front .5-.6" over the stock ZCP front springs.

The F8x V1 springs should drop the front .65-.85" vs stock.

Beemerm3 · 07-31-2019, 07:08 PM

Ur mechanic goes to work on ur car and says wtf do you have in your springs. Lol.
But that's a nice spec on the white m3. I want BLK rims

sknobs · 08-03-2019, 06:00 AM

Exactly what I need. Anyone have a part number for these?

Amarr7691 · 06-21-2020, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by S4toM3

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Originally Posted by Scott_S

What would be the best springs to get that would match the rear as far as rate on a zcp?

I can't speak specifically for zcp, but in general, from my research the Eibach v1's are the best option to get the front fender gap matching the rear OEM fender gap. That's the route I decided to go and my v1's arrived on Friday. Now I just have to find some time this week to install them.

I only plan on doing the fronts, as well. It seems many have done this with no real issues. I'll report back with results whenever I get them installed and they get some time to settle in.

How did this work out for you? Want to try this same setup.

jballer123 · 06-23-2020, 06:57 PM

I did the same with v2, just front springs, rides and looks great on my zcp

A47 · 06-23-2020, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FaRKle!

Some of the F3x springs from Eibach have virtually the same spring rate as the ZCP front (34N/mm, within ~1N/mm on the rate). PN 11-20-030-03 VA should drop the front .5-.6" over the stock ZCP front springs.

The F8x V1 springs should drop the front .65-.85" vs stock.

Now we have two different answer.One saying V1 is the least drop,the other saying it is the most.Who is right?

RRedline · 06-24-2020, 12:37 PM

Euro V1 has less drop. Here's my 2017 ZCP with V1's in the front only.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1732632

edit: mine are the euro V1's p/n E10-20-031-09-22

Encanto · 06-25-2020, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by A47

Now we have two different answer.One saying V1 is the least drop,the other saying it is the most.Who is right?

V1 = less drop.

Mike. · 06-28-2020, 04:57 PM

what did you guys do with the bump stops?

Brasko · 07-02-2020, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by coldsteelrain

It's a Competition package I just have the CS/GTS hood added as well as the lip and trunk spoiler so it kind of looks like a CS
I don't have a part number for the springs but if you google AfE springs for F80 you'll find them
They're orange color, it came as a package with AfE front and rear sway bars and purchased and installed by MaximumPsi
Rear AfE springs are sitting in the garage as decoration

I have the AFE front and rear sway bar as well. I had them powder coated satin black for an OEM appearance. How do you like the sway bars?

coldsteelrain · 07-02-2020, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasko

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Originally Posted by coldsteelrain

It's a Competition package I just have the CS/GTS hood added as well as the lip and trunk spoiler so it kind of looks like a CS
I don't have a part number for the springs but if you google AfE springs for F80 you'll find them
They're orange color, it came as a package with AfE front and rear sway bars and purchased and installed by MaximumPsi
Rear AfE springs are sitting in the garage as decoration

I have the AFE front and rear sway bar as well. I had them powder coated satin black for an OEM appearance. How do you like the sway bars?

They're solid
No need to spend more on other brands as these do the job well

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