AC Schnitzer Springs - Forum discount

matk · 05-21-2014, 07:32 AM

Thanks for this, im waiting for another s drive non adaptive member to take the plunge and post their findings as I am very interested.

dopper99 · 05-21-2014, 07:44 AM

Thanks Guy for getting this arranged.

I think I will consider this carefully.

dopper99 · 05-21-2014, 07:50 AM

Guy, didnt you mention there were extra's that we need to budget for such as stretch bolts? Do we need to buy them up front too? Anything else?
Ta.

dannywooly77 · 05-21-2014, 07:54 AM

Just been to BMW (Cooper Norwich) and they confirmed that suspension upgrades from ACS do not affect warranty

Now all i need to figure out is how much this would lower the front of my car, as I have the M Performance Parts the front splitter is low and i have an annoying speed hump to get into my estate, I reckon i have about 1.5cm clearance just before the front wheels hit and lift it :-\

gtsussex · 05-21-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

Guy, didnt you mention there were extra's that we need to budget for such as stretch bolts? Do we need to buy them up front too? Anything else?
Ta.

My dealer replaced some stretch bolts. Let me see what I can find out Andy - will come back to you.

gtsussex · 05-21-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dannywooly77

Just been to BMW (Cooper Norwich) and they confirmed that suspension upgrades from ACS do not affect warranty

Now all i need to figure out is how much this would lower the front of my car, as I have the M Performance Parts the front splitter is low and i have an annoying speed hump to get into my estate, I reckon i have about 1.5cm clearance just before the front wheels hit and lift it :-\

Happy to photo and measure for you!

dopper99 · 05-21-2014, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

My dealer replaced some stretch bolts. Let me see what I can find out Andy - will come back to you.

Thanks Guy.

dannywooly77 · 05-21-2014, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Happy to photo and measure for you!

Correct me if you're wrong but you don't have the M Perf front splitter but what you might be able to measure is the front bumper close to the wheel at the bottom? That should be the stock part i guess?

Afy360 · 05-21-2014, 10:27 AM

Will only authorised ACS/BMW dealers fit the springs or will local BMW dealers attempt it?

Lorcan · 05-21-2014, 11:10 AM

It varies from dealer to dealer. Some have taken the decision to only fit BMW parts (and push BMW M Performance parts). In your area Peter Vardy BMW and Eastern would probably say no, but Menzies in Stirling and Douglas Park BMW would definitely fit these for you.

If anyone needs an ACS recommended fitting centre just look on our website or give me a call

alex_chung · 05-21-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

It varies from dealer to dealer. Some have taken the decision to only fit BMW parts (and push BMW M Performance parts). In your area Peter Vardy BMW and Eastern would probably say no, but Menzies in Stirling and Douglas Park BMW would definitely fit these for you.

If anyone needs an ACS recommended fitting centre just look on our website or give me a call

Sweet! DP is not far away from me and Menzies is where I got my car.
Alex

Lorcan · 05-21-2014, 11:48 AM

Cool, speak to Calum at Menzies or Mark Russell at DP Glasgow

gtsussex · 05-21-2014, 11:58 AM

Wife has just called me from my car she stole about half an hour ago to tell me much she prefers it now! 'Bit bumpier in town but way way better when pushing on'. So there you go - verdict no.2 - wife approves

F30AM · 05-21-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by matk

Thanks for this, im waiting for another s drive non adaptive member to take the plunge and post their findings as I am very interested.

sDrive adaptive cars are pretty near perfect with 18" mixed wheels IMO. Therefore I don't see why one should consider this.

....,,,,..,,.. · 05-21-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Wife has just called me from my car she stole about half an hour ago to tell me much she prefers it now! 'Bit bumpier in town but way way better when pushing on'. So there you go - verdict no.2 - wife approves

That's a salon visit well spent then

Redben · 05-21-2014, 12:21 PM

Nice one chaps

I'll be booking mine in shortly with Lorcan it seems

Denso · 05-23-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

My dealer replaced some stretch bolts. Let me see what I can find out Andy - will come back to you.

Bump

gtsussex · 05-29-2014, 08:50 AM

Sorry, I never came back on this. Spoke to Rob (M Technician at dealer) and he said he replaced all the bolts as that is what is what would be done at the factory.

Now it may well be that this is overkill BUT I am very keen to do things absolutely by the book according the BMW so IF anything did happen, I'm completely covered.

It worked out about £100 in bits. Do they have to be replaced? I would suspect not if Lorcan is not including them in his figures. Might be worth giving him a call and finding out.

Over 1k miles with springs on now and just so happy with the car. Would be really interested to go in a standard car again now to see the difference.

Waitey · 05-29-2014, 09:06 AM

After seeing this I now want Bilsten PSS10's and 10mm front and 15mm rear spacers.

Steven1077 · 05-29-2014, 09:18 AM

I simply wouldn't trust BMW to do the job, my dealer can't even polish a mark out of the paint without doing more harm than good

GEP77 · 05-29-2014, 09:51 AM

I'd be happy to do a back to back test with you if you'd like. I'm fairly interested in getting the springs following your rather positive time with them so far.

ATM · 05-29-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Waitey

After seeing this I now want Bilsten PSS10's and 10mm front and 15mm rear spacers.

How much?

05-21-2014, 07:32 AM	#23
matk Captain 32 Rep 652 Posts Drives: 330d F31 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Thanks for this, im waiting for another s drive non adaptive member to take the plunge and post their findings as I am very interested.
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05-21-2014, 07:44 AM	#24
dopper99 Lieutenant General 3528 Rep 11,291 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Thanks Guy for getting this arranged. I think I will consider this carefully. __________________ Current: Golf R Mk8 Previous: Golf R Mk7.5 Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe F80 M3 Competition Pack
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05-21-2014, 07:50 AM	#25
dopper99 Lieutenant General 3528 Rep 11,291 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Guy, didnt you mention there were extra's that we need to budget for such as stretch bolts? Do we need to buy them up front too? Anything else? Ta. __________________ Current: Golf R Mk8 Previous: Golf R Mk7.5 Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe F80 M3 Competition Pack
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05-21-2014, 07:54 AM	#26
dannywooly77 Lieutenant 13 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 335d xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just been to BMW (Cooper Norwich) and they confirmed that suspension upgrades from ACS do not affect warranty Now all i need to figure out is how much this would lower the front of my car, as I have the M Performance Parts the front splitter is low and i have an annoying speed hump to get into my estate, I reckon i have about 1.5cm clearance just before the front wheels hit and lift it :-\ __________________ 335d xDrive M Sport Black Saphire, Pro Nav, MSport+, Adaptive Suspension, Performance Kit
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05-21-2014, 10:27 AM	#31
Afy360 Private First Class 10 Rep 153 Posts Drives: F30 335d, F10 M5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian iTrader: (0)	Will only authorised ACS/BMW dealers fit the springs or will local BMW dealers attempt it?
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05-21-2014, 11:10 AM	#32
Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	It varies from dealer to dealer. Some have taken the decision to only fit BMW parts (and push BMW M Performance parts). In your area Peter Vardy BMW and Eastern would probably say no, but Menzies in Stirling and Douglas Park BMW would definitely fit these for you. If anyone needs an ACS recommended fitting centre just look on our website or give me a call
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05-21-2014, 11:48 AM	#34
Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3609 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	Cool, speak to Calum at Menzies or Mark Russell at DP Glasgow
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05-21-2014, 11:58 AM	#35
gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	Wife has just called me from my car she stole about half an hour ago to tell me much she prefers it now! 'Bit bumpier in town but way way better when pushing on'. So there you go - verdict no.2 - wife approves __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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05-21-2014, 12:21 PM	#38
Redben Private 13 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 335d M Sport X drive (gone) Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	Nice one chaps I'll be booking mine in shortly with Lorcan it seems
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05-29-2014, 08:50 AM	#40
gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	Sorry, I never came back on this. Spoke to Rob (M Technician at dealer) and he said he replaced all the bolts as that is what is what would be done at the factory. Now it may well be that this is overkill BUT I am very keen to do things absolutely by the book according the BMW so IF anything did happen, I'm completely covered. It worked out about £100 in bits. Do they have to be replaced? I would suspect not if Lorcan is not including them in his figures. Might be worth giving him a call and finding out. Over 1k miles with springs on now and just so happy with the car. Would be really interested to go in a standard car again now to see the difference. __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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05-29-2014, 09:06 AM	#41
Waitey First Lieutenant 36 Rep 385 Posts Drives: F31 D3 Bi-Turbo Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: York iTrader: (0)	After seeing this I now want Bilsten PSS10's and 10mm front and 15mm rear spacers. __________________ Current: Range Rover Sport - Alpina D3 Bi Turbo
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05-29-2014, 09:18 AM	#42
Steven1077 Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London England iTrader: (0)	I simply wouldn't trust BMW to do the job, my dealer can't even polish a mark out of the paint without doing more harm than good
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05-29-2014, 09:51 AM	#43
GEP77 Major 409 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South East London iTrader: (1)	I'd be happy to do a back to back test with you if you'd like. I'm fairly interested in getting the springs following your rather positive time with them so far.
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