[swiffywagbags]

Hi Guys,

Yesterday I had the ACS lowering springs and Eibach spacers fitted at a local BMW dealership. I have to say, wow what a difference in the appearance.

It look just right now and as it should do when it rolled off the production line IMO.

I have the adjustable dampers and first impressions are that it has made a slight difference to the ride. Comfort is a little stiffer than standard but I was expecting that and it doesn't in anyway ruin the ride.

Below are some pics which I have cobbled together showing similar shots before and after. (before images at the top and after at the bottom)

I think you will agree a big difference. The pictures don't really do it justice to be fair.

Big thanks to Lorcan at Rossiters for sorting me out.

[.BMW.]

Looks great!

[swiffywagbags]

Originally Posted by .BMW.

Looks great!

Thanks.. I am over the moon with it. I think one of the best angles is when you're about 10ft away and look at it straight from the back. The low stance and wider track looks so much better. Quite M3 like.

[Whistlefist]

What were your spacer sizes front and rear?

[swiffywagbags]

Originally Posted by Whistlefist

What were your spacer sizes front and rear?

12mm front and 15mm rear

[Daggers]

This is essentially what I'm looking to do - looks great

If you don't mind, what did you pay for everything, all up?

Thanks!

[swiffywagbags]

Originally Posted by Daggers

This is essentially what I'm looking to do - looks great

If you don't mind, what did you pay for everything, all up?

Thanks!

Thanks, it totally transforms the look of the car IMO

I paid £250 for the spacers, new longer bolts and locking bolts delivered from Rossiters

I paid £650 for the supply and installation of the ACS springs at Sandal BMW in Wakefield. They fitted the spacers for me at the same time.

So £900.00 all in.

[7iM3less]

Perfect stance, it's a very subtle drop.

[Dazaboy1977]

First time poster. Looking to do this myself too. I’ve read varying set ups for spacers ie 12mm rear and 10mm front. What did you go for? My 335 Xdrive is sitting on the standard 19” and concerned, even with AC Shnitzer springs, it will still sit high. Any guidance welcomed.

[swiffywagbags]

Originally Posted by Dazaboy1977

First time poster. Looking to do this myself too. I’ve read varying set ups for spacers ie 12mm rear and 10mm front. What did you go for? My 335 Xdrive is sitting on the standard 19” and concerned, even with AC Shnitzer springs, it will still sit high. Any guidance welcomed.

Hi Dazaboy. See post a few up from yours.

12mm front and 15mm rear

[paimon.soror]

Love it, im looking to do the exact same thing on my car. Any plans to get the dinan shockwave flash as well?

Im tempted to just install the springs myself, but of course you only get the full warranty coverage from ACS if a bmw shop does it / auth dealer.

[swiffywagbags]

Originally Posted by paimon.soror

Love it, im looking to do the exact same thing on my car. Any plans to get the dinan shockwave flash as well?

Im tempted to just install the springs myself, but of course you only get the full warranty coverage from ACS if a bmw shop does it / auth dealer.

Thanks. No plans to go with the dinan as yet. To be honest I dont really see all the issues others are talking about with the car feeling floaty in comfort mode. If anything it is a little firmer than standard which I didn't find floaty at all. Maybe it is something which is different on the pre LCI models with the suspension but as it stands I am happy with how mine is performing.

[paimon.soror]

Thats fantastic to hear. My only concern (which could be out of left field) is that it is putting more load on the dampers since they necessarily aren't valved for the different rates that the ACS springs have.

Of course, I dont think anyone has ever done any long term testing to see what the impact is. Plus the fact that its not 'that much' lower than stock so the reduction in travel isn't going to be much.


... yes i overthink things ...

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by paimon.soror

Thats fantastic to hear. My only concern (which could be out of left field) is that it is putting more load on the dampers since they necessarily aren't valved for the different rates that the ACS springs have.

Of course, I dont think anyone has ever done any long term testing to see what the impact is. Plus the fact that its not 'that much' lower than stock so the reduction in travel isn't going to be much.


... yes i overthink things ...

Your concern actually has merit. At some point, the stock shocks are likely to wear out earlier. I wanted to ask OP about suspension behavior after the installation of springs.

Softer OEM shocks will allow springs to oscillate for several cycles before stopping. The result is a chassis "bounce" which may or may not be noticeable, depending on road and driving conditions.

[ceedawg]

Originally Posted by paimon.soror

Thats fantastic to hear. My only concern (which could be out of left field) is that it is putting more load on the dampers since they necessarily aren't valved for the different rates that the ACS springs have.

Of course, I dont think anyone has ever done any long term testing to see what the impact is. Plus the fact that its not 'that much' lower than stock so the reduction in travel isn't going to be much.


... yes i overthink things ...

I would take the chance with either Dinan or ACS since they keep the stock dampers in mind. Hey any mods done to these cars there is going to be some sacrifice somewhere over stock as long as its not severly degrading the safety of you and how the car drives at a very rapid pace. Do it man I'm going for it since the aftermarket electronic dampers cost the price of a mortgage payment.

[kalem4]

Originally Posted by Dazaboy1977

First time poster. Looking to do this myself too. I’ve read varying set ups for spacers ie 12mm rear and 10mm front. What did you go for? My 335 Xdrive is sitting on the standard 19” and concerned, even with AC Shnitzer springs, it will still sit high. Any guidance welcomed.

Ive just put some 10mm f and 12mm r on my f32 msport ,although im well happy with the stance if i was to do it again id go 12 f 15 r, spacers and bolts from ********.