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      04-27-2024, 11:03 AM   #1
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Lowering my F95

I am looking to lower my F95 and I was curious if it is possible to get out the door around $1000? Also, how does lowering it effect the ride in comfort mode, is it a lot stiffer?
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I am waiting on some parts to arrive and I will be lowering. The quote was $1000 for labor and $250 for a fresh alignment.
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What springs did you buy?
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      04-30-2024, 10:17 AM   #4
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Dinan springs, ride handling kit and spacers. Still waiting on the spacers to arrive (12mm front and 15mm rear).
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Dinan springs, ride handling kit and spacers. Still waiting on the spacers to arrive (12mm front and 15mm rear).
Would love pictures when you get them.
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I am looking to lower my F95 and I was curious if it is possible to get out the door around $1000? Also, how does lowering it effect the ride in comfort mode, is it a lot stiffer?
I think the labour alone will run ~$1K, plus the cost of the springs and proper alignment. Bottom line you are looking at ~$2K worth of expenses.
As for the ride, I actually find it a lot smoother and compliant with KW HAS replacement springs.
Good luck and please post some pics when done.
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      05-01-2024, 03:39 PM   #7
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I think the labour alone will run ~$1K, plus the cost of the springs and proper alignment. Bottom line you are looking at ~$2K worth of expenses.
As for the ride, I actually find it a lot smoother and compliant with KW HAS replacement springs.
Good luck and please post some pics when done.
Thank you, debating on KW and KW HAS. Do you have pictures and how low did you go?
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Thank you, debating on KW and KW HAS. Do you have pictures and how low did you go?
Yes, I have pictures here

Didn't go all the way down; a good 10mm left.
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Yes, I have pictures here

Didn't go all the way down; a good 10mm left.
Looks really good. I have seen pictures of the standard (not adjustable) and didn’t think it closed the gap enough.
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Yes, I have pictures here

Didn't go all the way down; a good 10mm left.
Car looks perfect.I bought kw has also for my upcoming x6m lci.I am going to leave 10-15mm too.Did you lower it even front to rear?
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Car looks perfect.I bought kw has also for my upcoming x6m lci.I am going to leave 10-15mm too.Did you lower it even front to rear?
Thank you, GJCaesar!
Yes, the same amount of drop front and back.
This gave a smaller wheel gap in the back than in the front because of the wheel size, but looks and works good.

I really like the flexibility those adjustable springs provide, not to mention the ride is much better IMHO.
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