I have adaptive and Eibach said the kit is for an M50.
I also have the TÜV certification for the spring kit for the car. ACS also has a kit for adaptive suspension and it's just springs and links. They also have the TÜV certification.
It still rides well. Sport is a little stiffer, but that's to be expected. Turn in is better and the car feels really solid.
I exclusively drive in sport mode. Why?
Because I'm coming from a bunch of M cars but my last was a 335i on B8's and M-Sport springs. I like the way it feels in sport mode.
I set the individual options for sport suspension and steering when I picked up the car and never looked back.
2023 M50 - Tanzanite over tartufo full individual leather, 20" wheels, fully loaded.
Just curious, what issues would lowering 3/4 to 1 inch thru springs and smaller links cause on the dampening system?
Plus our cars are EDC, so it's electronically controlled.
I wouldn't worry about it, the springs and dampening system aren't even connected, more parallel each other.
What would be considered a successful lowering kit, if that kit still only comes with spring and links?
@Don Juan successfully installed on his e40 MSport so I just went with it, since it was such a great value @ less than $300 from that site (<$300 vs >$1000 for coilover kit for barely 1 inch drop). Assumed setup should be similar to m50 w/ adaptive. @Techwhiz1 seems to have installed successfully for his m50 w/ adaptive, so I'm pretty sure it will be fine for you as well, if you're still on the fence.
I saw the same thing and still ordered. Earlier post in this thread had some confusion over what it really meant. But people have ordered installed. I’m going to install. I understand the worry. But others have done it
25mm front lowering and 20-25mm rear lowering Part No: E10-20-053-02-20 All products are tested and fitted with Standard dampers. Lowering amounts are approx #1 Choice of Automotive Enthusiasts Worldwide! World‘s leading Performance Suspension Spring System Engineered and tested to work...
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2023 M50 - Tanzanite over tartufo full individual leather, 20" wheels, fully loaded.
25mm front lowering and 20-25mm rear lowering Part No: E10-20-053-02-20 All products are tested and fitted with Standard dampers. Lowering amounts are approx #1 Choice of Automotive Enthusiasts Worldwide! World‘s leading Performance Suspension Spring System Engineered and tested to work...
evtuningshop.co.uk
2023 M50 - Tanzanite over tartufo full individual leather, 20" wheels, fully loaded.
25mm front lowering and 20-25mm rear lowering Part No: E10-20-053-02-20 All products are tested and fitted with Standard dampers. Lowering amounts are approx #1 Choice of Automotive Enthusiasts Worldwide! World‘s leading Performance Suspension Spring System Engineered and tested to work...
evtuningshop.co.uk
2023 M50 - Tanzanite over tartufo full individual leather, 20" wheels, fully loaded.
Yes, it is unclear. After I found a web browser able to render the Q&A section at the bottom of the page, the answers were not succinct; not confidence-inspiring enough for me to place an order. Also the photos are not representative.
What they need to provide is not a narrative about it, but a concise compatibility chart accompanied by photos of the actual product (that is, the full set of parts you would receive):
model year [202x OR all]
model [i4]
model variant [M50, eDrive40, eDrive35]
M-Sport suspension [yes OR no]
My understanding is that the M Adaptive Suspension is the electronic dampening system for the BMW, that has been for years. It's what helps dampens and softens your ride in comfort mode. Either you have it or not, just 2 options...
With that said... when installing this kit, I still feel the difference from changing from Sport to Comfort mode. I doubt the kit will cause pre-mature wear and tear on the dampening system...but I'm no expert as well...
Here is a 2020 article regarding the Adaptive M Suspension
Precision creates emotion: driving pleasure is the DNA of every M model. Many components and technologies contribute to this and one of the most significant is the Adaptive BMW M Suspension. Why? Here’s the reason.
www.bmw-m.com
States they are Electronically controlled shock absorbers
Yep, that's all!
Dropped the car about an inch. Rear links will need to be adjusted accordingly to match front drop. (front wheel will have slight negative camber, but really unnoticeable)
Makes the car look more OEM + (I can barely fit 2 fingers between the gap now, instead of like 4)
And, already scrapped my aftermarket front lip... but the springs were worth it!
Hi, Just comming from an F30, and I kind of miss having a PSM style spoiler. Are there any aftermarket PSM style gloss black rear spoiler for the 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 in M-sport? Or any in ebay that may fit this trunk? Any help would be appreciated Thank you!
It's roughly less than an inch drop, the stiffness is there but the difference is not by much. I can feel the roughness on the freeway a bit more than before on Sport mode, but changing back to comfort pretty much dulls that pretty good. Basically, you won't feel a huge change in stiffness, I didn't. (i'm on 19's with 10mm rear and 13mm front).
I try to avoid anything steep for I also have an aftermarket lip installed, and I also take precautions on bumps (slowing down and approaching bumps at an angle)
However, the downside is now all your tires will be at a negative camber. Be prepared to change your tires sooner then expected, re-alignment doesn't help that much.
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