Anyone in NYC Lowered? I need opinion

tanmanbih · 07-01-2020, 09:38 PM

Really hate the big freaking monster truck gap on my M4..

I'm really considering dropping the car with M Performance HAS and run on maybe 15fr-18r Spacer, 12fr-15r, maybe even a 15-20??? Just bought the 15 installing to see what I like

Now I don't want to drop the car for 1 main reason potholes in NYC or whatever..

Thoughts? Anyone have HAS in the city how is the driving? trying to see if its worth it

Also, while I'm at it anyone experience with a 15-18 with HAS any rubbing?

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 07-01-2020, 09:41 PM

I am slammed on ED springs with 275/295 with 10mm all around. potholes hurt and rub in the front. I am going to go back to stock tire sizes soon which will probably get rid of the rub. it would be nice to be stock and drive peacefully and not cringing for every pothole; but life it a bunch of tradeoffs.

since you are going HAS you can find the height that best suits you

9M71 · 07-01-2020, 09:43 PM

I'm in NYC on MPHAS, lowest setting.

Not running any spacers. But ride quality is a 10/10 no regrets. No jaunting "hits" from the potholes either. EDC makes a huge difference.

I do scrape a lot but the LW lip is able to take the beating. Also have a Turner metal oil cooler plate just in case.

tanmanbih · 07-01-2020, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

I am slammed on ED springs with 275/295 with 10mm all around. potholes hurt and rub in the front. I am going to go back to stock tire sizes soon which will probably get rid of the rub. it would be nice to be stock and drive peacefully and not cringing for every pothole; but life it a bunch of tradeoffs.

since you are going HAS you can find the height that best suits you

Oh mann! yeah! I can see that... Yeah Im done living the clenching my butthole every time I hit a pothole anymore lifestyle anymore hahah send some pics would love to see

tanmanbih · 07-01-2020, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 9M71

I'm in NYC on MPHAS, lowest setting.

Not running any spacers. But ride quality is a 10/10 no regrets. No jaunting "hits" from the potholes either. EDC makes a huge difference.

I do scrape a lot but the LW lip is able to take the beating. Also have a Turner metal oil cooler plate just in case.

oil cooler plate is a good call.. but hmmm.. Im really tempted to just say fuck it.. LOL.. Original plan is to run stock but Idk man I'd really love to lower it just a little bit

9M71 · 07-01-2020, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tanmanbih

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Originally Posted by 9M71

I'm in NYC on MPHAS, lowest setting.

Not running any spacers. But ride quality is a 10/10 no regrets. No jaunting "hits" from the potholes either. EDC makes a huge difference.

I do scrape a lot but the LW lip is able to take the beating. Also have a Turner metal oil cooler plate just in case.

oil cooler plate is a good call.. but hmmm.. Im really tempted to just say fuck it.. LOL.. Original plan is to run stock but Idk man I'd really love to lower it just a little bit

it's a very small price to pay for a pretty big piece of insurance

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 07-02-2020, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tanmanbih

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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

I am slammed on ED springs with 275/295 with 10mm all around. potholes hurt and rub in the front. I am going to go back to stock tire sizes soon which will probably get rid of the rub. it would be nice to be stock and drive peacefully and not cringing for every pothole; but life it a bunch of tradeoffs.

since you are going HAS you can find the height that best suits you

Oh mann! yeah! I can see that... Yeah Im done living the clenching my butthole every time I hit a pothole anymore lifestyle anymore hahah send some pics would love to see

Drop

///BMW Junkie · 07-02-2020, 01:12 AM

Go with Eibach's for a slight drop, oem +

///M4ster Yoda · 07-02-2020, 08:10 AM

I can't even tell the difference. You guys spend real money on "dropping" the car to ground?

9M71 · 07-02-2020, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

I can't even tell the difference. You guys spend real money on "dropping" the car to ground?

Some people like to bag their cars and 'drop it to the ground'

Others just prefer a subtle drop, which is much more noticeable in person

Lastly there are those who just love to leave miserable comments on forums unrelated to the topic because... miserable prick?

Wmf80 · 07-02-2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 9M71

Some people like to bag their cars and 'drop it to the ground'

Others just prefer a subtle drop, which is much more noticeable in person

Lastly there are those who just love to leave miserable comments on forums unrelated to the topic because... miserable prick?

Hahaha
I did a very subtle drop so it looks even all around the wheel well. Natural look?
Dropped 18mm up front and 10 in the rear. Super happy with it and made me really like my wheels more to the point of where I’ll keep them instead of changing them. Might drop it like a few mm up front and rear next change to winters.

tanmanbih · 07-02-2020, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

Drop

Honestly the look I am going for but poke out the wheels with spacers.. but the question is more of the rubbing and hitting potholes in the city... that's more of a concern for me... (Of course this depends on driving styles) but my point is it very annoying to drive and how often to scrape? (also understand that by dropping you have to sacrifice this but I am gaging whether it is worth it or not.

tanmanbih · 07-02-2020, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

I can't even tell the difference. You guys spend real money on "dropping" the car to ground?

Some people can say this about having an M4..
"people spend real money on luxury sports cars when you're not even suppose t go the speed limit" lmaooo

But yes you can actually notice the fitment of the cars... its the tiny details that set you apart..

///M4ster Yoda · 07-02-2020, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 9M71

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

I can't even tell the difference. You guys spend real money on "dropping" the car to ground?

Some people like to bag their cars and 'drop it to the ground'

Others just prefer a subtle drop, which is much more noticeable in person

Lastly there are those who just love to leave miserable comments on forums unrelated to the topic because... miserable prick?

I'm just messing with you guys Mr Fast and Furious. No need to get your panties in a bunch

9M71 · 07-02-2020, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

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Originally Posted by 9M71

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Originally Posted by ///M4ster Yoda

I can't even tell the difference. You guys spend real money on "dropping" the car to ground?

Some people like to bag their cars and 'drop it to the ground'

Others just prefer a subtle drop, which is much more noticeable in person

Lastly there are those who just love to leave miserable comments on forums unrelated to the topic because... miserable prick?

I'm just messing with you guys Mr Fast and Furious. No need to get your panties in a bunch

Now is an appropriate time to pull out some of the millennial slag: "Weird flex but ok"

9M71 · 07-02-2020, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tanmanbih

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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

Drop

Honestly the look I am going for but poke out the wheels with spacers.. but the question is more of the rubbing and hitting potholes in the city... that's more of a concern for me... (Of course this depends on driving styles) but my point is it very annoying to drive and how often to scrape? (also understand that by dropping you have to sacrifice this but I am gaging whether it is worth it or not.

No regrets here even though there is the inconvenience at times. If stock comfort is a 10/10, MPHAS is a 8/10 on comfort and maybe a 6/10 on sport plus on those nasty moon surface looking roads if that makes sense

MITCHYF80 · 07-03-2020, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 9M71

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Originally Posted by tanmanbih

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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

Drop

Honestly the look I am going for but poke out the wheels with spacers.. but the question is more of the rubbing and hitting potholes in the city... that's more of a concern for me... (Of course this depends on driving styles) but my point is it very annoying to drive and how often to scrape? (also understand that by dropping you have to sacrifice this but I am gaging whether it is worth it or not.

No regrets here even though there is the inconvenience at times. If stock comfort is a 10/10, MPHAS is a 8/10 on comfort and maybe a 6/10 on sport plus on those nasty moon surface looking roads if that makes sense

I'm on H&R super sport 15mm spacers all around n I get ah slight rub in da rear so idk if 18mm spacers will work for u but I am on da 666m wheels

zorrro · 07-04-2020, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tanmanbih

Really hate the big freaking monster truck gap on my M4..

I'm really considering dropping the car with M Performance HAS and run on maybe 15fr-18r Spacer, 12fr-15r, maybe even a 15-20??? Just bought the 15 installing to see what I like

Now I don't want to drop the car for 1 main reason potholes in NYC or whatever..

Thoughts? Anyone have HAS in the city how is the driving? trying to see if its worth it

Also, while I'm at it anyone experience with a 15-18 with HAS any rubbing?

I'm in same boat as you (leaning towards KW DDC). I'm more worried about speed bumps and steep driveways though. In nyc the speed bumps are 3" or even 4" when near school zones. I don't have a front lip.

tanmanbih · 07-04-2020, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 9M71

No regrets here even though there is the inconvenience at times. If stock comfort is a 10/10, MPHAS is a 8/10 on comfort and maybe a 6/10 on sport plus on those nasty moon surface looking roads if that makes sense

Exactly what I was wondering about... thanks for this input!

tanmanbih · 07-04-2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MITCHYF80

I'm on H&R super sport 15mm spacers all around n I get ah slight rub in da rear so idk if 18mm spacers will work for u but I am on da 666m wheels

Yeah I have 18" which I love.. I don't think it would rub without lowering... I haven't drove around the city.. will be back in a few weeks.. but I guess ill drive around for a while then see if I should or not

tanmanbih · 07-04-2020, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by zorrro

I'm in same boat as you (leaning towards KW DDC). I'm more worried about speed bumps and steep driveways though. In nyc the speed bumps are 3" or even 4" when near school zones. I don't have a front lip.

Yeah man! Having a fast car and a lowered car just doesn't work in NYC.. It used to be cool but idk maybe I'm getting older and not feeling like slowing down and drive sideways on those bumps anymore.. lol

CachacoF80 · 07-04-2020, 12:03 PM

I had a Lotus Elise in NYC and hated it. Unnecessary suffering with potholes, calling cops attention, front plate tix, etc. In general, there is little need to drive in Manhattan or the other boroughs and...London-style congestion charge is coming.

Since I lived in battery park, I realized that I could take the 5min ferry to Jersey City, pay 150 for parking instead of 500, and get out of the city for fun drives very quickly.

My 2c - car wise: avoid NYC at all costs
My 2c - life: live in suburbs , work in Manhattan. If you are youngish, this will sound crazy.

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tanmanbih Private First Class 48 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 - YMB Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Anyone in NYC Lowered? I need opinion Really hate the big freaking monster truck gap on my M4.. I'm really considering dropping the car with M Performance HAS and run on maybe 15fr-18r Spacer, 12fr-15r, maybe even a 15-20??? Just bought the 15 installing to see what I like Now I don't want to drop the car for 1 main reason potholes in NYC or whatever.. Thoughts? Anyone have HAS in the city how is the driving? trying to see if its worth it Also, while I'm at it anyone experience with a 15-18 with HAS any rubbing?
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G35POPPEDMYCHERRY Banned 4999 Rep 4,139 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	I am slammed on ED springs with 275/295 with 10mm all around. potholes hurt and rub in the front. I am going to go back to stock tire sizes soon which will probably get rid of the rub. it would be nice to be stock and drive peacefully and not cringing for every pothole; but life it a bunch of tradeoffs. since you are going HAS you can find the height that best suits you
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9M71 Major 1234 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 \| 6MT Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	I'm in NYC on MPHAS, lowest setting. Not running any spacers. But ride quality is a 10/10 no regrets. No jaunting "hits" from the potholes either. EDC makes a huge difference. I do scrape a lot but the LW lip is able to take the beating. Also have a Turner metal oil cooler plate just in case.
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///M4ster Yoda Banned 4602 Rep 4,265 Posts Drives: '16 F82 M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	I can't even tell the difference. You guys spend real money on "dropping" the car to ground?
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CachacoF80 Captain 911 Rep 897 Posts Drives: San Marino Blue F80 - ZCP 6MT Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I had a Lotus Elise in NYC and hated it. Unnecessary suffering with potholes, calling cops attention, front plate tix, etc. In general, there is little need to drive in Manhattan or the other boroughs and...London-style congestion charge is coming. Since I lived in battery park, I realized that I could take the 5min ferry to Jersey City, pay 150 for parking instead of 500, and get out of the city for fun drives very quickly. My 2c - car wise: avoid NYC at all costs My 2c - life: live in suburbs , work in Manhattan. If you are youngish, this will sound crazy.
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