ACS springs getting fitted tomorrow

Rbrown · 06-13-2017, 02:21 PM

Will update my views tomorrow.

Will also capture some before and after shots (as long as the rain stops!).

Wife thinks the car is going in for a safety recall check.....doubt she will notice any difference! If she does, I may be looking for a good divorce lawyer!

teaston · 06-13-2017, 04:21 PM

Congrats, you will wonder why you hadn't done it sooner!

P.S. i love the undercover nature of your modification!

CazuaLLUK · 06-13-2017, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Congrats, you will wonder why you hadn't done it sooner!

P.S. i love the undercover nature of your modification!

He's under the thumb, only thing he could say to remotely hide it!

Manivxr · 06-13-2017, 05:25 PM

Look forward to hearing an update mate. I am also looking tob do the same if i can get s nice second hand set going cheap.

sunil1234 · 06-13-2017, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Manivxr

Look forward to hearing an update mate. I am also looking tob do the same if i can get s nice second hand set going cheap.

they're only £300 new?

Rbrown · 06-13-2017, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Manivxr

Look forward to hearing an update mate. I am also looking tob do the same if i can get s nice second hand set going cheap.

....I have a feeling you may now have a set....

Manivxr · 06-14-2017, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

....I have a feeling you may now have a set....

You know something I don't..... Tell me more

Lorcan · 06-14-2017, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

Wife thinks the car is going in for a safety recall check.....doubt she will notice any difference! If she does, I may be looking for a good divorce lawyer!

We've had cars arrive here with one exhaust pipe and leave with four and the OH's still haven't noticed so you should be safe with springs...

Rbrown · 06-14-2017, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Manivxr

You know something I don't..... Tell me more

Thought you had bought the set in the classified section. Maybe not.

Car dropped this morning. When my quote was questioned and told it should be another £300. Told them I agreed figure and that was that!

Plan to collect the car later!!

Rbrown · 06-14-2017, 11:15 AM

Well, that's them on! Seems to have dropped the car by between 2.5 to 3cm. Visually car looks the same (attached picture is after - the before / after comparison is minimal).

Only driven car short distance home.

Summary of views so far...car feels far more composed, barge like feel has gone, braking is smoother, power seems to come through quicker as the car feels far more connected to the road and steering feels far less vague. You really feel a difference going round roundabouts!

No adverse impact on ride quality - but I do feel that I am sitting lower - probably just psychological!

Happy so far - I did the change purely for road handling so glad it doesnt look like some boy racers car.

Will update once the car settles and I try it out more.

KCH1984 · 06-14-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

Well, that's them on! Seems to have dropped the car by between 2.5 to 3cm. Visually car looks the same (attached picture is after - the before / after comparison is minimal).

Only driven car short distance home.

Summary of views so far...car feels far more composed, barge like feel has gone, braking is smoother, power seems to come through quicker as the car feels far more connected to the road and steering feels far less vague. You really feel a difference going round roundabouts!

No adverse impact on ride quality - but I do feel that I am sitting lower - probably just psychological!

Happy so far - I did the change purely for road handling so glad it doesnt look like some boy racers car.

Will update once the car settles and I try it out more.

Excellent - can you PM me the fitted price. I bought my car from Douglas Park (Hamilton) so will see whether they will match the deal - albeit I see you got some pushback!

Rbrown · 06-14-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KCH1984

Excellent - can you PM me the fitted price. I bought my car from Douglas Park (Hamilton) so will see whether they will match the deal - albeit I see you got some pushback!

PM sent. Let me know if any problems.

LordNathanD · 06-14-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

Well, that's them on! Seems to have dropped the car by between 2.5 to 3cm. Visually car looks the same (attached picture is after - the before / after comparison is minimal).

Only driven car short distance home.

Summary of views so far...car feels far more composed, barge like feel has gone, braking is smoother, power seems to come through quicker as the car feels far more connected to the road and steering feels far less vague. You really feel a difference going round roundabouts!

No adverse impact on ride quality - but I do feel that I am sitting lower - probably just psychological!

Happy so far - I did the change purely for road handling so glad it doesnt look like some boy racers car.

Will update once the car settles and I try it out more.

Good update! Interesting you say visually the car looks the same, in my opinion 25-30mm is a decent drop and yours seems to have lost the typical tractor ride height...

I'm determined to fit ACS springs to my 320d x-drive just to make it the same height as the s-drive models - that would be enough for me!

Rbrown · 06-14-2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LordNathanD

Good update! Interesting you say visually the car looks the same, in my opinion 25-30mm is a decent drop and yours seems to have lost the typical tractor ride height...

I'm determined to fit ACS springs to my 320d x-drive just to make it the same height as the s-drive models - that would be enough for me!

I have you been out to the shops - drive long way home!

I'm seeing a big improvement in ride quality and feel the power is coming through a lot quicker.

Go on....you know you want to do it!!!!!

ushafiq · 06-14-2017, 02:39 PM

Guys can you please share total price (springs + fitting) in Glasgow area?

Manivxr · 06-14-2017, 03:36 PM

The car will settle no doubt. But drop doesn't look that bad at all. Glad you are happy with the results. I will be getting a set installed once I get a set. Unfortunately I missed out on a set recently. But in no rush

markouk · 06-14-2017, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbrown

PM sent. Let me know if any problems.

Can you send me a PM with price please bud?

Cheers

Hooded · 06-14-2017, 06:01 PM

How much are a set of these ACS springs and is the handling really so bad on the xdrive without changing springs? Curious as I'm chewing over getting a 335d at the minute instead of an M Sport 330d.

Rbrown · 06-14-2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooded

How much are a set of these ACS springs and is the handling really so bad on the xdrive without changing springs? Curious as I'm chewing over getting a 335d at the minute instead of an M Sport 330d.

PM sent.

Rbrown · 06-14-2017, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by markouk

Can you send me a PM with price please bud?

Cheers

Done!

CazuaLLUK · 06-15-2017, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LordNathanD

Good update! Interesting you say visually the car looks the same, in my opinion 25-30mm is a decent drop and yours seems to have lost the typical tractor ride height...

Yeah 100% its lower

Rbrown · 06-15-2017, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CazuaLLUK

Yeah 100% its lower

Think it dropped a bit overnight. Looks great!

But did my usual commute to work today. The ride and steering is sooo much better. Why didn't I do this before!!!!

PS - caught my son watching your you tube gaming films!!!! It's a small world!

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Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,577 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	ACS springs getting fitted tomorrow - now fitted!!! Will update my views tomorrow. Will also capture some before and after shots (as long as the rain stops!). Wife thinks the car is going in for a safety recall check.....doubt she will notice any difference! If she does, I may be looking for a good divorce lawyer! Last edited by Rbrown; 06-14-2017 at 01:40 PM..
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Congrats, you will wonder why you hadn't done it sooner! P.S. i love the undercover nature of your modification!
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Manivxr Captain 203 Rep 637 Posts Drives: 435d EB Join Date: May 2017 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	Look forward to hearing an update mate. I am also looking tob do the same if i can get s nice second hand set going cheap.
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Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,577 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Well, that's them on! Seems to have dropped the car by between 2.5 to 3cm. Visually car looks the same (attached picture is after - the before / after comparison is minimal). Only driven car short distance home. Summary of views so far...car feels far more composed, barge like feel has gone, braking is smoother, power seems to come through quicker as the car feels far more connected to the road and steering feels far less vague. You really feel a difference going round roundabouts! No adverse impact on ride quality - but I do feel that I am sitting lower - probably just psychological! Happy so far - I did the change purely for road handling so glad it doesnt look like some boy racers car. Will update once the car settles and I try it out more. Attached Images
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Manivxr Captain 203 Rep 637 Posts Drives: 435d EB Join Date: May 2017 Location: Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	The car will settle no doubt. But drop doesn't look that bad at all. Glad you are happy with the results. I will be getting a set installed once I get a set. Unfortunately I missed out on a set recently. But in no rush
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Hooded Banned 1669 Rep 3,967 Posts Drives: F30 330d M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: England iTrader: (0)	How much are a set of these ACS springs and is the handling really so bad on the xdrive without changing springs? Curious as I'm chewing over getting a 335d at the minute instead of an M Sport 330d.
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