335d xdrive ACS springs

Jcborden · 10-08-2017, 03:46 PM

I have an LCI 335d (non adaptive) and am considering lowering with the ACS springs and obviously having the geometry reset.

Are there any downsides? I don’t have a front spitter so guess I won’t have any problems with front hitting, but say on pretty bumpy roads do you find it can hit the bump stops? Anything else I need to be aware of?

Also anyone in Cambs (Huntingdon/Cambridge area) who has this setup and willing to show it off?

Thanks in advance.
James

Kal101 · 10-08-2017, 03:48 PM

Nope all good.

Ajs_435d · 10-08-2017, 04:42 PM

Lower ground clearance, they say ride isn't that much firmer.

If rendering the car less effective in snow and lower ground clearance isn't an issue I'd go to for it - you don't have a splitter so should be fine.

dopper99 · 10-08-2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcborden

I have an LCI 335d (non adaptive) and am considering lowering with the ACS springs and obviously having the geometry reset.

Are there any downsides? I don’t have a front spitter so guess I won’t have any problems with front hitting, but say on pretty bumpy roads do you find it can hit the bump stops? Anything else I need to be aware of?

Also anyone in Cambs (Huntingdon/Cambridge area) who has this setup and willing to show it off?

Thanks in advance.
James

They dont lower it that much!

They just make the car look normal instead of jacked up and dont look a lot different to sdrive - but the xdrive handles a lot better with the springs.

They are not really marketed as "sports springs" so they dont offer a really firm ride. Well worth fitting to an xdrive though.

The only downside is they are a lot more expensive than they used to be.

(Blame brexit on that

)

Rbrown · 10-08-2017, 11:30 PM

Got them on my 330d x drive.

No problems - all good!

creepy coupe · 10-09-2017, 01:52 AM

If you have to swap them back when handing the car back, assuming you're on a PCP.

Rbrown · 10-09-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

If you have to swap them back when handing the car back, assuming you're on a PCP.

Or if you are part exchanging....just leave them on?

teaston · 10-09-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

If you have to swap them back when handing the car back, assuming you're on a PCP.

They’ll never notice! Think I’ll leave mine one, I really don’t have time to be changing springs these days!

R11RRY · 10-09-2017, 04:29 PM

Bit firm and bumpy for my liking. Loke on the motorway youd feel a bump in the road a lot more than i did in my 525 msport. Look great though

creepy coupe · 10-10-2017, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

They’ll never notice! Think I’ll leave mine one, I really don’t have time to be changing springs these days!

My dealer would have. The ACS springs are covered with part numbers. Plus I have an honest relationship with my dealer and wouldn't put them in an awkward situation. As it turned out they swapped them for free and i sold the springs on. But not every dealer would be so obliging.

Jcborden · 10-10-2017, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

If you have to swap them back when handing the car back, assuming you're on a PCP.

Not on PCP, so I don't have to worry about that side of things and my insurance company won't charge much for the alteration.

So it's really down to how much the ride is improved and of course improving the looks!

creepy coupe · 10-10-2017, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jcborden

Not on PCP, so I don't have to worry about that side of things and my insurance company won't charge much for the alteration.

So it's really down to how much the ride is improved and of course improving the looks!

On my 4 series. The ride was 5% stiffer, but turn in and feed back 20% better.

Alscoob · 10-10-2017, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by R11RRY

Bit firm and bumpy for my liking. Loke on the motorway youd feel a bump in the road a lot more than i did in my 525 msport. Look great though

That'll also be to do with the fact it's a 3 series not a 5!

Cero ceto · 10-10-2017, 10:22 AM

Yes I have a 335d with ACS fitted and I live in Huntingdon. Your welcome to see the car anytime.

Jcborden · 10-10-2017, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SSIIJAR

Yes I have a 335d with ACS fitted and I live in Huntingdon. Your welcome to see the car anytime.

Hi SSIIJAR, that would be great, sometime one weekend would be preferable. I will PM you my details, many thanks!

XAlp · 10-10-2017, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcborden

Hi SSIIJAR, that would be great, sometime one weekend would be preferable. I will PM you my details, many thanks!

SSIIJAR is yours an F31?

Cero ceto · 10-10-2017, 12:41 PM

No sorry a saloon!

Paular · 10-15-2017, 02:55 PM

Other than cost, no downside at all, only improvements.

I left mine on when I p/xed, dealer wasn't bothered either way.

Rev77 · 11-24-2017, 12:29 AM

I would definitely suggest swapping dampers at the same time, I’m going to do mine soon as when I had my ACS springs fitted, there was a vast improvement, however the car is more prone to banging the bump stops on back roads.

g9icy · 11-24-2017, 02:16 AM

Anyone in Cheshire (nr Chester) have a 335d/435d with ACS springs that I could check out?

I'm seriously considering swapping them over but want to see how it feels first.

XAlp · 11-24-2017, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rev77

I would definitely suggest swapping dampers at the same time, I’m going to do mine soon as when I had my ACS springs fitted, there was a vast improvement, however the car is more prone to banging the bump stops on back roads.

Yours an F31?

Anyone else noticed the same as the bump stops comment?

Jcborden · 11-24-2017, 04:23 AM

I had my ACS springs fitted about three weeks ago now following the comments here and speaking to Lorcan.

I am not disappointed, the ride is less bouncy and particularly noticeable is the absence of pitching and diving under acceleration/braking. My daily commute is a mix of crap roads with very bad/bumpy fenland surfaces and I am not noticing any issues with hitting the bumpstops at all.

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Jcborden New Member 13 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	335d xdrive ACS springs - any downsides? I have an LCI 335d (non adaptive) and am considering lowering with the ACS springs and obviously having the geometry reset. Are there any downsides? I don’t have a front spitter so guess I won’t have any problems with front hitting, but say on pretty bumpy roads do you find it can hit the bump stops? Anything else I need to be aware of? Also anyone in Cambs (Huntingdon/Cambridge area) who has this setup and willing to show it off? Thanks in advance. James
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Ajs_435d Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,846 Posts Drives: 435d m sport m performance Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Lower ground clearance, they say ride isn't that much firmer. If rendering the car less effective in snow and lower ground clearance isn't an issue I'd go to for it - you don't have a splitter so should be fine.
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R11RRY Private First Class 28 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 335D Xdrive Mperformance Join Date: May 2017 Location: maidenhead iTrader: (0)	Firm Bit firm and bumpy for my liking. Loke on the motorway youd feel a bump in the road a lot more than i did in my 525 msport. Look great though
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Cero ceto First Lieutenant 86 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport+ Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Huntingdon iTrader: (0)	Yes I have a 335d with ACS fitted and I live in Huntingdon. Your welcome to see the car anytime.
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Paular First Lieutenant 63 Rep 307 Posts Drives: Minerl Grey 435d GC Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Other than cost, no downside at all, only improvements. I left mine on when I p/xed, dealer wasn't bothered either way.
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Rev77 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 216 Posts Drives: F31 335d tourer Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	I would definitely suggest swapping dampers at the same time, I’m going to do mine soon as when I had my ACS springs fitted, there was a vast improvement, however the car is more prone to banging the bump stops on back roads. __________________ Current: F31 335D Previous: F10 520D & E91 320D
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g9icy Captain 341 Rep 734 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe MSport Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Anyone in Cheshire (nr Chester) have a 335d/435d with ACS springs that I could check out? I'm seriously considering swapping them over but want to see how it feels first.
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Jcborden New Member 13 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I had my ACS springs fitted about three weeks ago now following the comments here and speaking to Lorcan. I am not disappointed, the ride is less bouncy and particularly noticeable is the absence of pitching and diving under acceleration/braking. My daily commute is a mix of crap roads with very bad/bumpy fenland surfaces and I am not noticing any issues with hitting the bumpstops at all.
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