MMX Lowering springs | BMW F87 | M2

MMX Lowering Springs – BMW F87 M2 & M2 Competition

Improve the stance and handling of your BMW F87 M2 with the MMX Performance Lowering Spring Kit.

Designed specifically for the original N55-powered F87 M2 and the later S55-powered M2 Competition, these progressive-rate lowering springs reduce ride height by approximately 30mm at the front and 35mm at the rear.

The lower ride height helps reduce the factory wheel arch gap and lowers the vehicle’s centre of gravity, while carefully selected spring rates are designed to maintain good ride quality and work correctly with the factory dampers.

For F87 M2 owners looking for a simple suspension upgrade without moving to coilovers or a height-adjustable spring system, the MMX lowering spring kit provides a strong balance of improved stance, sharper handling and everyday usability.

Why Choose MMX Lowering Springs?

The F87 M2 is already an extremely capable chassis, but the factory ride height and compliant spring setup leave room for improvement.

The MMX springs are designed to provide:

• Lower ride height
• Reduced body roll
• Sharper turn-in
• More direct chassis response
• Improved stance
• Reduced wheel arch gap
• Retention of the factory dampers
• Road-friendly ride quality

MMX specifically developed the springs around the F87 platform rather than using a generic spring specification.

Key Features

• Designed for BMW F87 M2
• Compatible with F87 M2 Competition
• Approx. 30mm front lowering
• Approx. 35mm rear lowering
• Progressive spring rates
• Compatible with static factory dampers
• Compatible with Adaptive M dampers
• Designed to reduce body roll
• Sharper turn-in
• Improved chassis response
• Maintains road usability
• Bespoke spring rates for the F87 platform
• Finished in MMX metallic grey
• Direct replacement for the factory springs
• MMX part number MMR08-1002

30mm Front / 35mm Rear Lowering

MMX specifies an approximate reduction in ride height of:

• Front: 30mm
• Rear: 35mm

The slightly greater rear drop is designed to reduce the factory rake and give the car a more level, balanced stance.

This also helps remove much of the factory wheel arch gap without taking the car excessively low.

Improved Stance

The visual improvement is one of the most noticeable benefits of fitting lowering springs.

Reducing the ride height gives the F87 M2 a more purposeful appearance and helps the wheels sit more naturally within the arches.

The 30mm front and 35mm rear reduction creates a substantial change without requiring adjustable spring platforms or complete coilovers.

Lower Centre of Gravity

Lowering the vehicle reduces its centre of gravity.

This can help reduce body movement during:

• Cornering
• Braking
• Direction changes
• Acceleration

The result is a chassis that can feel more composed and responsive during enthusiastic driving.

Sharper Turn-In

MMX highlights sharper turn-in as one of the key dynamic benefits of the spring kit.

The reduced ride height and carefully selected spring rates help the front axle respond more immediately to steering inputs.

This can make the F87 feel:

• Lighter on its feet
• More direct
• More responsive
• More confidence-inspiring through corners

Progressive Spring Rates

The MMX springs use progressive spring rates.

This allows the springs to provide greater compliance during normal road driving while increasing control as suspension load rises.

At lower loads, the softer initial section helps maintain comfort.

Under harder cornering or braking, the effective spring rate increases to provide greater chassis control.

This approach helps MMX improve dynamics without making the car unnecessarily harsh for everyday use.

Designed Around the Factory Dampers

One of the most important aspects of a lowering spring upgrade is matching the spring rate to the original damper characteristics.

MMX specifically designed these springs to work with the standard F87 damping system.

The springs are compatible with:

• Static factory dampers
• Adaptive M dampers

This means the vehicle retains its original damper hardware while benefiting from reduced ride height and revised spring characteristics.

Compatible with Adaptive M Dampers

Cars equipped with Adaptive M suspension can retain the factory electronically controlled dampers.

The MMX springs change the mechanical spring rate and ride height while leaving the adaptive damper system in place.

This allows owners to retain the factory damper functionality while improving stance and handling.

Maintains Road Usability

MMX specifically positions the spring kit as providing improved dynamics without sacrificing ride quality.

This makes the kit especially suitable for:

• Daily-driven M2s
• Weekend road cars
• Fast-road builds
• Occasional track-day cars

For owners who want a more aggressive setup while still using the car regularly on the road, the MMX springs provide a useful middle ground.

MMX Lowering Springs vs Height Adjustable Springs

MMX also offers a Height Adjustable Spring Kit for F8X M cars.

The fixed lowering springs provide a set ride height:

• 30mm front
• 35mm rear

The height-adjustable kit allows the ride height to be fine-tuned over a wider range.

Choose the fixed lowering springs if you want:

• Simpler installation
• Lower purchase cost
• No ride-height setup required
• Consistent predetermined lowering
• Factory damper retention

Choose height-adjustable springs if you want greater control over final stance and rake.

MMX Lowering Springs vs Coilovers

Coilovers replace both the springs and dampers and can offer much greater adjustment.

However, that level of adjustment is not necessary for every F87 M2.

MMX lowering springs are particularly well suited to owners who want:

• Better stance
• Improved road handling
• Factory damper retention
• Less setup complexity
• Lower cost than coilovers

For predominantly road-driven cars, they provide a straightforward way to improve the chassis without completely changing the suspension system.

Ideal for Fast-Road Builds

The MMX springs are well suited to F87 M2 builds using upgrades such as:

• Performance tyres
• Lightweight wheels
• Wheel spacers
• Upgraded brake pads
• Chassis braces
• Adjustable suspension arms
• Uprated anti-roll bars
• Performance alignment

Combining suspension upgrades with correct geometry can help make the most of the F87 chassis.

Wheel & Tyre Clearance

Lowering the vehicle reduces available wheel and tyre clearance.

Final fitment will depend on:

• Wheel width
• Wheel offset
• Tyre width
• Tyre profile
• Spacer thickness
• Alignment settings

Cars running aggressive wheel setups should have clearance checked after installation.

Professional Installation Recommended

Professional installation is recommended.

After fitting lowering springs, the vehicle should receive a four-wheel alignment.

Lowering can alter:

• Toe
• Camber
• Steering geometry
• Tyre contact characteristics

Correct alignment helps maintain predictable handling and minimise irregular tyre wear.

BMW F87 M2

The MMX spring kit is compatible with the original BMW F87 M2 powered by the N55 engine.

The reduced ride height and revised spring rates provide a straightforward way to sharpen the chassis while retaining the original suspension hardware.

BMW F87 M2 Competition

MMX also lists the springs as compatible with the S55-powered F87 M2 Competition.

This makes the same kit suitable for owners looking to improve the stance and road handling of the later M2C.

Compatibility

Designed for:

• BMW F87 M2
• BMW F87 M2 Competition
• N55-powered M2
• S55-powered M2 Competition
• Static damper cars
• Adaptive M damper cars

MMX currently lists the application for F87 M2 and M2 Competition models under part number MMR08-1002.

Please confirm exact vehicle specification before ordering.

What's Included?

The MMX Lowering Spring Kit includes:

• Front progressive lowering springs
• Rear progressive lowering springs

Supplied as a complete vehicle set.

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