MSS Spring - The 4x4 days are almost over!!!

atlas · 01-09-2021, 10:27 PM

Be interesting to see how the shocks fare over the longer term with these softer springs. HAS kits didn't work too well on the M2/M3/M4.

mokest03 · 01-11-2021, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by atlas

Be interesting to see how the shocks fare over the longer term with these softer springs. HAS kits didn't work too well on the M2/M3/M4.

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Originally Posted by atlas

Be interesting to see how the shocks fare over the longer term with these softer springs. HAS kits didn't work too well on the M2/M3/M4.

Look who is coming to play.

r33_RGSport · 01-11-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mokest03

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Originally Posted by atlas

Be interesting to see how the shocks fare over the longer term with these softer springs. HAS kits didn't work too well on the M2/M3/M4.

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Originally Posted by atlas

Be interesting to see how the shocks fare over the longer term with these softer springs. HAS kits didn't work too well on the M2/M3/M4.

Look who is coming to play.

When will H&R USA have it here?
They annouced VTF at the same time as MSS, but H&R USA still doesn't have any ETA of it.

I would love to offer other solutions if they are available, since no one seems to be able to fulfill their promises lately.

Powerbeast · 01-11-2021, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mokest03

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Originally Posted by atlas

Be interesting to see how the shocks fare over the longer term with these softer springs. HAS kits didn't work too well on the M2/M3/M4.

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Originally Posted by atlas

Be interesting to see how the shocks fare over the longer term with these softer springs. HAS kits didn't work too well on the M2/M3/M4.

Look who is coming to play.

I love my MSS but will H&R offer a 'lower' more aggressive drop?

r33_RGSport · 01-12-2021, 11:20 AM

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I love my MSS but will H&R offer a 'lower' more aggressive drop?

Doubt it.
Because stock shock length will be the limitation.
To go much lower, full coilover would be the solution.

chrisfc923 · 01-12-2021, 06:51 PM

Anyone that installed it experience a knocking/ popping in the rear when the car sways ?

QF8 · 01-13-2021, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by topaz330

Anyone that installed it experience a knocking/ popping in the rear when the car sways ?

Yes... i have the same problem.
Ever time i veer right there is a pop noise that sounds like a small rock bouncing off the tire.
It turns out to be a problem in the rear suspension and has been reported in various models.. something is loose. I'm having it fixed by the dealership on the 24th Jan.

Mo2002 · 01-13-2021, 07:53 AM

So this knocking/popping is a factory suspension issue or something related to the MSS springs?

Alan l. · 01-13-2021, 08:45 AM

Was the sound there before or after the MSS springs?

Right now my X5MC is stock and I have not noticed any popping/knocking sounds from the rear at all and I have about 7K miles on my car.

Alan

2thdr · 01-13-2021, 01:05 PM

Would definitely love to hear if other owners with the MSS springs installed hear this sound.

QF8 · 01-13-2021, 05:07 PM

Please note:
The popping sound has nothing to do with the MSS Springs as i do not have the springs installed yet.
The popping sound is cause by something in the suspension slipping. This is also common in other models of BMW and the dealership can fix it.

chrisfc923 · 01-13-2021, 07:34 PM

My issue didn’t happen prior to the mss install. It could be a coincidence or part of the issue. Gonna get the springs looked at again to make sure they are seated properly and then get alignment. Hopefully that solves it

evanaswan · 01-14-2021, 11:45 AM

Hi Gents. Springs arrived today and going on tomorrow. I'll take before and after as well. Will for certain be listening for any snap, crackle, pop.

My F85 did develop a pop in the front when turning all the way left with H&R springs. So annoying.

evanaswan · 01-15-2021, 07:32 PM

Just go the mms springs installed. Looks awesome and ride is way better than the HnR vtf. But issue got a chassis code that popped up take to dealer. So what could be causing that? Over bumps at speed the rear seemed to have play side to side.

Alan l. · 01-15-2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by evanaswan

Just go the mms springs installed. Looks awesome and ride is way better than the HnR vtf. But issue got a chassis code that popped up take to dealer. So what could be causing that? Over bumps at speed the rear seemed to have play side to side.

That is VERY concerning....

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mtlx5mcomp · 01-15-2021, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by evanaswan

Just go the mms springs installed. Looks awesome and ride is way better than the HnR vtf. But issue got a chassis code that popped up take to dealer. So what could be causing that? Over bumps at speed the rear seemed to have play side to side.

wow thats not good....

Tenac · 01-16-2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by evanaswan

Just go the mms springs installed. Looks awesome and ride is way better than the HnR vtf. But issue got a chassis code that popped up take to dealer. So what could be causing that? Over bumps at speed the rear seemed to have play side to side.

Keep us updated on what the dealer finds!!!

evanaswan · 01-16-2021, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenac

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Originally Posted by evanaswan

Just go the mms springs installed. Looks awesome and ride is way better than the HnR vtf. But issue got a chassis code that popped up take to dealer. So what could be causing that? Over bumps at speed the rear seemed to have play side to side.

Keep us updated on what the dealer finds!!!

At dealer now. Going to diagnose at $145. Think it's fair I give the bill to the shop that lowered it?

Alan l. · 01-16-2021, 09:56 AM

Keep us posted.

I guess it depends what caused the issue if it was install error or not.

I have a set of MSS on order and I can not stand any noises from suspension mods.

Alan

2thdr · 01-16-2021, 10:26 AM

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Look who is coming to play.

Can you post pics and give a review once installed?

Hunter399 · 01-16-2021, 10:28 AM

How many hours labor?

X5MC_LI · 01-16-2021, 10:39 AM

Installed mine yesterday so drove only for a day now (around 100 miles).
So far no noises and am pleased with results.
The only issue I'm having so far is doing a "proper" wheel alignment.
Meaning any wheel alignment shop can get their computer to show all Zeros and say it's aligned, but so far, 2 shops said it would be a lie. So trying to find someone who can "actually" align it truthfully.

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atlas Lieutenant 383 Rep 583 Posts Drives: F10 535i, M2 LCI, G05 X5 40i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Be interesting to see how the shocks fare over the longer term with these softer springs. HAS kits didn't work too well on the M2/M3/M4.
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01-12-2021, 06:51 PM	#116
chrisfc923 Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 21 MBB X5MC Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Anyone that installed it experience a knocking/ popping in the rear when the car sways ?
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Mo2002 Second Lieutenant 224 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	So this knocking/popping is a factory suspension issue or something related to the MSS springs?
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01-13-2021, 08:45 AM	#119
Alan l. Major General 5453 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Was the sound there before or after the MSS springs? Right now my X5MC is stock and I have not noticed any popping/knocking sounds from the rear at all and I have about 7K miles on my car. Alan __________________
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2thdr Lieutenant 59 Rep 553 Posts Drives: '18 Macan GTS/'18 GT3/''21 X5M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta iTrader: (0)	Would definitely love to hear if other owners with the MSS springs installed hear this sound.
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QF8 Private First Class 221 Rep 192 Posts Drives: X6M Competition 2021 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Please note: The popping sound has nothing to do with the MSS Springs as i do not have the springs installed yet. The popping sound is cause by something in the suspension slipping. This is also common in other models of BMW and the dealership can fix it.
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01-13-2021, 07:34 PM	#122
chrisfc923 Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 21 MBB X5MC Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	My issue didn’t happen prior to the mss install. It could be a coincidence or part of the issue. Gonna get the springs looked at again to make sure they are seated properly and then get alignment. Hopefully that solves it
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01-14-2021, 11:45 AM	#123
evanaswan Yngwie J Malmsteen 27 Rep 68 Posts Drives: F93 M8 GC - G07 X7 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Native Orange County moved to Lake Wylie SC iTrader: (0)	MMS install tomorrow Hi Gents. Springs arrived today and going on tomorrow. I'll take before and after as well. Will for certain be listening for any snap, crackle, pop. My F85 did develop a pop in the front when turning all the way left with H&R springs. So annoying.
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evanaswan Yngwie J Malmsteen 27 Rep 68 Posts Drives: F93 M8 GC - G07 X7 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Native Orange County moved to Lake Wylie SC iTrader: (0)	Just go the mms springs installed. Looks awesome and ride is way better than the HnR vtf. But issue got a chassis code that popped up take to dealer. So what could be causing that? Over bumps at speed the rear seemed to have play side to side.
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Alan l. Major General 5453 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Keep us posted. I guess it depends what caused the issue if it was install error or not. I have a set of MSS on order and I can not stand any noises from suspension mods. Alan
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Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	How many hours labor?
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01-16-2021, 10:39 AM	#132
X5MC_LI First Lieutenant 617 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2021 X5MC Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Installed mine yesterday so drove only for a day now (around 100 miles). So far no noises and am pleased with results. The only issue I'm having so far is doing a "proper" wheel alignment. Meaning any wheel alignment shop can get their computer to show all Zeros and say it's aligned, but so far, 2 shops said it would be a lie. So trying to find someone who can "actually" align it truthfully.
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