ACS springs

Junebug85 · 11-26-2017, 05:35 PM

Hi All

I know there are a few threads on here about the ACS springs but I have a few questions.

I have a 335d xDrive with the M Performance kit fitted. The gap as we all know in the wheel arch is quite a lot. From what I've read on the forum I'm quite keen to get the springs installed. I've already got a quote from Lorcan and will get these fitted in King's Lynn. My concerns are that the front will be to low when negotiating speed humps or driveways. I've attached photo's of my car and my driveway ramp - Its quite close to the ground.

For guys with ACS springs and M Perf Kit - How do you find driving around over humps/driveways etc? Any Issues? Or is it a case that my driveway is too steep...

Do you find you have to be extra careful to avoid scrapping the bottom (more so than normal)?

Cheers

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t5pilot · 11-26-2017, 05:42 PM

I think you've answered your own question by showing the photos. It looks like any lowering is going to cause you problems.
I would say ACS springs definitely a no no in your case. You may (only just) get away with the Eibach Pro Kit which I had & doesn't drop it quite as much as ACS's.

Kal101 · 11-26-2017, 06:02 PM

Try approaching/ exiting the driveway at an angle so that one of the wheels leads and raises the splitter. I have to negotiate a steep exit out of a car park occasionally and find this approach works.

Your driveway does appear tight mind.

teaston · 11-26-2017, 06:10 PM

I’ve taken my splitter off because with the ACS springs it scraped all the time!

I say get the springs and remove the splitter, the springs add far more to the car than the splitter.

Mr Whippy · 11-27-2017, 04:12 AM

I say drive at an angle too.

Or amend the dip in the drive so you're wheels don't dip down so much.

Junebug85 · 11-27-2017, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5pilot

I think you've answered your own question by showing the photos. It looks like any lowering is going to cause you problems.
I would say ACS springs definitely a no no in your case. You may (only just) get away with the Eibach Pro Kit which I had & doesn't drop it quite as much as ACS's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal027

Try approaching/ exiting the driveway at an angle so that one of the wheels leads and raises the splitter. I have to negotiate a steep exit out of a car park occasionally and find this approach works.

Your driveway does appear tight mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by teaston

I’ve taken my splitter off because with the ACS springs it scraped all the time!

I say get the springs and remove the splitter, the springs add far more to the car than the splitter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Whippy

I say drive at an angle too.

Or amend the dip in the drive so you're wheels don't dip down so much.

Thanks for the replies all

Much appreciated.

I'll try the angled approach. But I guess if I want the springs... the splitter will have to come off.

Cheers

Ajs_435d · 11-27-2017, 08:21 AM

I believe the acs vs eibach, there's only a few mm in it.

Alscoob · 11-27-2017, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junebug85

Thanks for the replies all

Much appreciated.

I'll try the angled approach. But I guess if I want the springs... the splitter will have to come off.

Cheers

Depends on how it was put on? if dealer fit it won't be an easy job to get off as they will have used 'Betalink' adhesive, so that'll ruin the original bumper.

M5 F90 (2018) · 11-27-2017, 02:43 PM

Hmm im thinking put the springs on and maybe move home with a better drive.

Alscoob · 11-28-2017, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 335D Xdrive (2015)

Hmm im thinking put the springs on and maybe move home with a better drive.

Man maths work yet again !!

skipraider · 11-28-2017, 02:44 AM

I had Eibach springs and splitter fitted for a month or two. I've only managed to scrape the front once coming out of a petrol station which has a dodgy angle to the road. Looks like your drive could be an issue though. Maybe drive at an angle and take some more pictures, see what the clearance looks like.

Lorcan · 11-28-2017, 03:05 AM

Fill the gutter in with concrete...

2010E92LCI · 11-30-2017, 11:14 AM

Fiance says don't lower the car!!! ;-)

Rev77 · 12-03-2017, 01:35 PM

Reverse in?
Although is that what you’ve done in some of the pics?

Junebug85 · 12-03-2017, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev77

Reverse in?
Although is that what you’ve done in some of the pics?

Yes mate, forward or reverse - its still quite low to the ground. Think I'm going to get the car lowered anyway and then use the 'angled driving' approach on the drive

Junebug85 · 12-03-2017, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorcan

Fill the gutter in with concrete...

Don't think the local council will be best pleased...

I'll be contacting you in the new year to arrange the ACS springs install!

Junebug85 · 04-19-2018, 02:46 AM

I finally got round to booking in the car with Lorcan

He's been really great in sorting everything out

Good sound advice and very helpful.

Can't wait to get this done!

Shopping List:

- ACS Spring Kit
- Eibach 10mm Spacers, Silver
- Eibach 12mm Spacers, Silver
- M14 x 1.25 x 40mm bolts
- M14 x 1.25 x 40mm locking set
- Wheel Alignment

Roll on 18th May...

Alscoob · 04-19-2018, 07:13 AM

Good move

Tengocity · 04-19-2018, 07:49 AM

I'd definitely do the springs and get rid of the splitter, as once the car is lowered the front doesn't look like it needs the splitter nearly as much as standard, and I'd prioritise how the car drives every day of the week.

hudson012003 · 04-20-2018, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junebug85

I finally got round to booking in the car with Lorcan

He's been really great in sorting everything out

Good sound advice and very helpful.

Can't wait to get this done!

Shopping List:

- ACS Spring Kit
- Eibach 10mm Spacers, Silver
- Eibach 12mm Spacers, Silver
- M14 x 1.25 x 40mm bolts
- M14 x 1.25 x 40mm locking set
- Wheel Alignment

Roll on 18th May...

Well done mate

I've not regretted having mine done - can't remember the last time i even put it in Sport from Comfort setting as the ride is so good now.....

Junebug85 · 04-20-2018, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hudson012003

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junebug85

I finally got round to booking in the car with Lorcan

He's been really great in sorting everything out

Good sound advice and very helpful.

Can't wait to get this done!

Shopping List:

- ACS Spring Kit
- Eibach 10mm Spacers, Silver
- Eibach 12mm Spacers, Silver
- M14 x 1.25 x 40mm bolts
- M14 x 1.25 x 40mm locking set
- Wheel Alignment

Roll on 18th May...

Well done mate

I've not regretted having mine done - can't remember the last time i even put it in Sport from Comfort setting as the ride is so good now.....

Cheers bud, it was after speaking with you that made me make my mind up completely!

Heard so many positives about these

AlphaBravo · 04-23-2018, 08:38 AM

ACS Springs and splitter on F32 here and I am learning to be very careful but sometimes it's completely unavoidable and you scrape (along with the cringe!) on standard roads when crossing a crossroads for example when you're going across the camber.

You also learn to modify your routes, there are a couple of roads around where I live where I have to take the long route and where 'traffic calming' is working by keeping me away!

The other problem is I can no longer go into my local retail park so no more McDonalds breakfast on the way to the office - kind of like an enforced diet.

It's a pain in the arse and I can see me having to have the splitter (carbon) touched up on a fairly regular basis but I can forgive it for the looks.

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Junebug85 Colonel 1615 Rep 2,272 Posts Drives: BMW 540i xDrive - M Sport Plus Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	ACS springs - Questions for cars with M Perf Kit Hi All I know there are a few threads on here about the ACS springs but I have a few questions. I have a 335d xDrive with the M Performance kit fitted. The gap as we all know in the wheel arch is quite a lot. From what I've read on the forum I'm quite keen to get the springs installed. I've already got a quote from Lorcan and will get these fitted in King's Lynn. My concerns are that the front will be to low when negotiating speed humps or driveways. I've attached photo's of my car and my driveway ramp - Its quite close to the ground. For guys with ACS springs and M Perf Kit - How do you find driving around over humps/driveways etc? Any Issues? Or is it a case that my driveway is too steep... Do you find you have to be extra careful to avoid scrapping the bottom (more so than normal)? Cheers __________________ IG: project540ix G30 540i xDrive / Stage 3 via BM3 / xHP Stage 3 / Pure 800 Cast Turbo / 5" Catted Downpipe / MST Intake / Remus Exhaust / MSS Springs / 19" JR SL01 & Conti SC7 / 20" BBS CI-R & Michelin PS4S / F90 Sway Bars & Braces / Lots of Gloss Black
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t5pilot Colonel 978 Rep 2,069 Posts Drives: M4 CP & S1000 XR Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Yorkshire - UK iTrader: (1)	I think you've answered your own question by showing the photos. It looks like any lowering is going to cause you problems. I would say ACS springs definitely a no no in your case. You may (only just) get away with the Eibach Pro Kit which I had & doesn't drop it quite as much as ACS's.
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Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,032 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	Try approaching/ exiting the driveway at an angle so that one of the wheels leads and raises the splitter. I have to negotiate a steep exit out of a car park occasionally and find this approach works. Your driveway does appear tight mind. __________________
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	I’ve taken my splitter off because with the ACS springs it scraped all the time! I say get the springs and remove the splitter, the springs add far more to the car than the splitter.
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Junebug85 Colonel 1615 Rep 2,272 Posts Drives: BMW 540i xDrive - M Sport Plus Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I finally got round to booking in the car with Lorcan He's been really great in sorting everything out Good sound advice and very helpful. Can't wait to get this done! Shopping List: - ACS Spring Kit - Eibach 10mm Spacers, Silver - Eibach 12mm Spacers, Silver - M14 x 1.25 x 40mm bolts - M14 x 1.25 x 40mm locking set - Wheel Alignment Roll on 18th May... __________________ IG: project540ix G30 540i xDrive / Stage 3 via BM3 / xHP Stage 3 / Pure 800 Cast Turbo / 5" Catted Downpipe / MST Intake / Remus Exhaust / MSS Springs / 19" JR SL01 & Conti SC7 / 20" BBS CI-R & Michelin PS4S / F90 Sway Bars & Braces / Lots of Gloss Black
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AlphaBravo Second Lieutenant 232 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 435i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	ACS Springs and splitter on F32 here and I am learning to be very careful but sometimes it's completely unavoidable and you scrape (along with the cringe!) on standard roads when crossing a crossroads for example when you're going across the camber. You also learn to modify your routes, there are a couple of roads around where I live where I have to take the long route and where 'traffic calming' is working by keeping me away! The other problem is I can no longer go into my local retail park so no more McDonalds breakfast on the way to the office - kind of like an enforced diet. It's a pain in the arse and I can see me having to have the splitter (carbon) touched up on a fairly regular basis but I can forgive it for the looks.
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