Wife's New LRG M3 CS Just Showed @ Dealer..NOW a build thread:)

[robbys3m3]

Originally Posted by BMV///M3

WOW! What a beauty, i love that color. Haven't seen one on the road here. All the mods are very tasteful. Question, did you prefer the clear side markers or did they not make a LMG color through IND?

Thanks!
I just did clear b/c IND wasn't doing LRG at the time. If they have them now or the future, I'll swap out

[Studntloan]

Looking good!

[Powerbeast]

Originally Posted by robbys3m3

MP HAS, 10/12 spacers, and clear reflectors installed. Car drives great with the suspension. In real life I think the rear may sit a tad higher than the pic as I don't think the parking spot is completely level. my wife wanted the drop to be mild as she daily drives this.

Definitely get rid of those clear reflectors

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by nbennettksu

Do the CS tail lights have LED reverse bulbs?

The M3cs shares the same LCI taillight cluster as the base M3, so I have to assume it also shares the same halogen light bulbs for the reverse lights.

The M4CS has LED reverse lights though.

[nbennettksu]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The M3cs shares the same LCI taillight cluster as the base M3, so I have to assume it also shares the same halogen light bulbs for the reverse lights.

The M4CS has LED reverse lights though.

Ok, thanks

[psuibmw]

What a collection you have I'm amazed is that a 5 car garage home

[robbys3m3]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

What a collection you have I'm amazed is that a 5 car garage home

Thx! Its actually a 4 car with 3 lifts, and an overhang for the can-am.

[dezzracer]

Originally Posted by robbys3m3

Going on tonight...thx IND!

Nice stable ! May I ask where you got the black M3 cs emblem. Want one for my Alpine white. CS. Thanks.

[robbys3m3]

Originally Posted by dezzracer

Nice stable ! May I ask where you got the black M3 cs emblem. Want one for my Alpine white. CS. Thanks.

Thx! IND has them

[robbys3m3]

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Definitely get rid of those clear reflectors

Thanks IND

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by robbys3m3

Thanks IND

Time for me to do the same .

How's the colour match?

[robbys3m3]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Time for me to do the same .

How's the colour match?

Very close! Maybe a hair lighter but I'm quite happy

[elisiX]

robbys3m3 can you give any further information on your M3 CS fitment with the MP HAS?

You might have noticed in a few other threads, discussion about the MP HAS not being approved by BMW for the M3 CS, but fine for the M4 CS.

I'm keen to understand how the ride was/wasn't affected by switching to the MP HAS from stock? How does the compression/rebound feel on drives/bumps?

A friend with a 16 Comp pack using KW HAS reports a very bouncy feel, and i'm concerned about introducing this with any type of HAS system on the CS.

Thanks in advance.

[fanatic1]

Originally Posted by robbys3m3

Very close! Maybe a hair lighter but I'm quite happy

Thanks, ordered.

[Evren]

Originally Posted by robbys3m3

I hadn't driven my gts in a little while so I took it out today. I gotta admit, its still such a different animal than the CS. we are enjoying the CS quite a bit though...reflectors, mp has, and 10/12 spacers go on asap.

Why the photos are in low quality? Do you have better quality of them?

[robbys3m3]

Originally Posted by Evren

Why the photos are in low quality? Do you have better quality of them?

Not sure.. think my phone condensed them or something.... was weird

[elisiX]

robbys3m3, any chance you can shed some light on my question above, please?

[chris719]

This is the best color BMW offers for F8x for sure - and I don't even like gray that much. It's like an improved version of Grigio Telesto.

[Maitre_Absolut]

Originally Posted by elisiX

robbys3m3, any chance you can shed some light on my question above, please?

Yes and please let us know how low the front is set to, i.e. is it all the way down or room for more?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

Yes and please let us know how low the front is set to, i.e. is it all the way down or room for more?

Mine is not all the way down and it’s still pretty darn low, especially for winter driving.

[elisiX]

Earlier in the thread Robby mentions that they didn't go too low as the car is a DD.

You can see from the side profile picture on Page 3 that the drop isn't extreme on the front.

To me, this is exactly how i'd set mine up with the MP HAS should I go that way.

Enough to half the front wheel gap, but set to look virtually OEM and not scrape (as much).

Edit - this picture below.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1538755826

[robbys3m3]

Originally Posted by elisiX

robbys3m3 can you give any further information on your M3 CS fitment with the MP HAS?

You might have noticed in a few other threads, discussion about the MP HAS not being approved by BMW for the M3 CS, but fine for the M4 CS.

I'm keen to understand how the ride was/wasn't affected by switching to the MP HAS from stock? How does the compression/rebound feel on drives/bumps?

A friend with a 16 Comp pack using KW HAS reports a very bouncy feel, and i'm concerned about introducing this with any type of HAS system on the CS.

Thanks in advance.

Overall I'm very happy with the mp has. I dont have much knowledge on the approval for it, etc...but my wife and I both feel like we very little, or anything in ride quality...and even lowered mildly the gap is so much better! On my 2015 f80 I had kw has, and this new kit is overall quieter, and rides more compliant. With that said, not a complete apples to apples comparison since different versions of the car.