The H&R VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs are a height-adjustable spring kit for the F10 BMW M5 sedan that works with the car's factory adaptive electronic dampers, so you can lower the car without giving up the stock damper control. The manufacturer restricts this kit to adaptive-damping cars and excludes Competition models. It lowers the front approximately 40–55 mm and the rear approximately 30–50 mm. Owners on user forums say the ride stays comfortable, though a bit firmer. That makes it a practical middle ground between stock height and a full coilover conversion, and a buyer searching for an F10 M5 adaptive lowering spring, H&R VTF M5 lowering kit, or fender gap fix will find it fits that need. Expect a shop alignment afterward, and plan for a few hours of labor if you do it yourself.
The manufacturer lists this kit for M5 sedans with adaptive damping and states it is not for Competition package cars. Some sellers' listings suggest otherwise, so confirm the fit with the manufacturer before ordering.
The manufacturer gives an approximate range of 40–55 mm at the front and 30–50 mm at the rear. Actual height depends on how the adjustment is set.
Owners on user forums recommend a wheel alignment after the install, and at least one owner's quote included one. Changing ride height alters camber and toe, so budget for it.
Owners on user forums describe this as a moderate-difficulty job for someone comfortable with suspension work, typically three to four and a half hours for the full car. The rear is the harder side: the strut top nuts are accessible only after trim removal, and one owner found the lower rear strut bolt difficult to remove and reinstall. Plan on an impact driver, a spring compressor, and a helper or small jack to hold the suspension, and disconnect the electronic damper connector before unbolting the strut. Tighten the rear strut bolt carefully, because owners report that misaligning it can add unnecessary torque. Once the springs are in, get a professional alignment.
