[Nobby Clark]

I'm thinking about modding the F36 xDrive with spacers, springs and possibly M Performance bits.

I'd be interested in feedback on spacer sizes - I'm looking at 10/12 or 12/15 options (I have 403 19" wheels), and those that have used Eibach springs - particularly on xDrive variants.

If you can share any pictures before /after etc. with any of the parts fitted that would be really appreciated, particularly M bits!

I'm aware there are plenty threads and photos on the site but the search function (unless someone can educate me) doesn't seem that selective on the F36 xDrive and it's a nightmare trawling through all the saloon stuff.

Thanks in advance!

[F36 435d]

Go for 12 MM front & 15MM rear they fill the arches really nice.

ACS Springs are a popular choice, but be very careful if you have an M Performance Splitter, you catch it on speed bumps etc... without Springs.

Mine has 12mm front spacers & 15mm tear spacers & full M Performance Kit. (Standard Springs)

Hope this helps

[F36 435d]

Here a few of M Performance kit etc...

[DexGC]

Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

I'm thinking about modding the F36 xDrive with spacers, springs and possibly M Performance bits.

I'd be interested in feedback on spacer sizes - I'm looking at 10/12 or 12/15 options (I have 403 19" wheels), and those that have used Eibach springs - particularly on xDrive variants.

If you can share any pictures before /after etc. with any of the parts fitted that would be really appreciated, particularly M bits!

I'm aware there are plenty threads and photos on the site but the search function (unless someone can educate me) doesn't seem that selective on the F36 xDrive and it's a nightmare trawling through all the saloon stuff.

Thanks in advance!

12/15 spacers on my F36

[lonestarUK]

Originally Posted by Dex78

12/15 spacers on my F36

Dex. Car looks great. Do you have ACS springs or just spacers?

Where did you purchase the spacers from?

Cheers

[DexGC]

Originally Posted by lonestarUK

Dex. Car looks great. Do you have ACS springs or just spacers?

Where did you purchase the spacers from?

Cheers

Cheers

I have ACS springs as well. Springs and spacers both bought from Lorcan at ACS

[flashollie]

These look nice, they give a very purposeful look to the car.
Are these spacers available for the F30/31 if running ACS springs as well?
And any warranty issues with fitting these?

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by flashollie

These look nice, they give a very purposeful look to the car.
Are these spacers available for the F30/31 if running ACS springs as well?
And any warranty issues with fitting these?

Yes and no

Any spacers that work for one F3x type will work for another.

[Nobby Clark]

I tried combinations of 10/12 front and 12/15 rear spacers today.

The 12 front pushes the tyres well outside of the arch. May be xDrive makes a difference, I don't know. However it seems 10 front 12 rear is the way to go for me.

[Nobby Clark]

Thanks to all those that posted. I can only guess xDrive is different in some way as I ended up with 10mm front and 12mm rear spacers.
Before and after shots below and a pic of the front tyre from above.

[335dxdrive]

I took my 12mm and 15mm spacers off my car, it drove like s*** with them on

[DexGC]

Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

Thanks to all those that posted. I can only guess xDrive is different in some way as I ended up with 10mm front and 12mm rear spacers.
Before and after shots below and a pic of the front tyre from above.

Mine is also an xdrive so i think it's more about the wheel/tyre combo. My 20" 405Ms with Pirellis and 12/15mm spacers look like they protrude less than yours on 10/12s

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by 335dxdrive

I took my 12mm and 15mm spacers off my car, it drove like s*** with them on

In what way?

[Torque of the Devil]

Should drive better surely with a wider foot print

[335dxdrive]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

In what way?

Originally Posted by Vanguard

Should drive better surely with a wider foot print

No it under steered more, then normal driving it just wanted to tram line everywhere

I had them on for a month and when I took them off it felt like I was driving a proper car again

My car deffo handled better without spacers, doubts at all and was a much nicer car to drive day-to-day

[moff]

I've just installed 10/12mm spacers on my 440i with 20" 405M's. I can't imagine going wider really as the wheels would definitely stick out.

Not noticed any difference in handling, but I love the look - hard to photograph.

[Boxtyp3]

My F32 435i on a 15mm rear dropped on a H&R Super Sport springs with 265/35/19 Conti Extreme.

[juggsy]

Originally Posted by F36 435d

Go for 12 MM front & 15MM rear they fill the arches really nice.

ACS Springs are a popular choice, but be very careful if you have an M Performance Splitter, you catch it on speed bumps etc... without Springs.

Mine has 12mm front spacers & 15mm tear spacers & full M Performance Kit. (Standard Springs)

Hope this helps

Nothing to add on the spacer front, but liking the colour here!

[Nobby Clark]

Now fitted Eibach Springs to the 430d X.
Springs were £120 and fitting inc. alignment was £320.

Before and after pics below (note - I've lightened the photos to try and give more clarity to the dark wheel arches)

The springs have lowered the car approx 20mm all round.
Early days but the car feels more planted in the corners with less body roll. On bumps, the ride is far smoother. It feels like the car absorbs the bumps much better. It's not jaring or harsh on bumps either just very smooth.

One observation - On the rear wheels, where I fitted 12mm spacers, after the lowering the rear wheels look very slightly inside the arches whereas before they were flush. It's very very close but for those thinking about springs and spacers I'd recommend you fit the springs first.

[Southern Jay]

Originally Posted by Nobby Clark

Now fitted Eibach Springs to the 430d X.
Springs were £120 and fitting inc. alignment was £320.

Before and after pics below (note - I've lightened the photos to try and give more clarity to the dark wheel arches)

The springs have lowered the car approx 20mm all round.
Early days but the car feels more planted in the corners with less body roll. On bumps, the ride is far smoother. It feels like the car absorbs the bumps much better. It's not jaring or harsh on bumps either just very smooth.

One observation - On the rear wheels, where I fitted 12mm spacers, after the lowering the rear wheels look very slightly inside the arches whereas before they were flush. It's very very close but for those thinking about springs and spacers I'd recommend you fit the springs first.

Looks good mate, mines booked in on Monday for springs spacers and exhaust.

[Nobby Clark]

Rear diffuser now fitted. Centre part gloss black and surround carbon black to match the bodywork.

[Rasco]

Originally Posted by DexGC

Cheers

I have ACS springs as well. Springs and spacers both bought from Lorcan at ACS

DexGC do you have any issues with the m perf splitter and the lowering springs? I'm thinking of eibach pro kit for mine and I have the CF splitter also but I'm sdrive so lower