F31 S drive with ACS anyone?

Alscoob · 06-20-2018, 04:44 AM

As above, before spending my hard earned with Lorcan, I would really like to see in the flesh a rear wheel only drive F31 with ACS, preferably a 330d and even better if it has the M sport front splitter.

If anyone in the Norfolk - North Herts - Cambs area has one and would be willing to let me look and do a sided by side comparison it would be great. Reason is that I think my car sits low anyway and another 20-30mm is just way too much and don't want to have one half of my brain saying.. told you so ! I also travel down the A1 South corridor & M11 at times if it helps widen the area.

Thanks in advance.

Lorcan · 06-20-2018, 05:03 AM

The lowering amount would be closer to 15mm front and 10mm rear on your M Sport sDrive car.

pdk42 · 06-20-2018, 05:45 AM

I've got an f31 335i M-sport with ACS fitted. It's not too low at all - here's a shot. It's with 18" winter tyres - normally I run 19" rims:

This one on the 19", but not such a great photo:

skipraider · 06-20-2018, 05:46 AM

Not ACS but should be a similar drop, here's my S-drive 335i on Eibach springs. Although it does look different heights in different pictures:

Alscoob · 06-20-2018, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

The lowering amount would be closer to 15mm front and 10mm rear on your M Sport sDrive car.

Thanks Lorcan, appreciate that 15mm may be tricky....

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Alscoob · 06-20-2018, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by skipraider

Not ACS but should be a similar drop, here's my S-drive 335i on Eibach springs. Although it does look different heights in different pictures:

That looks brilliant. Is your front lip not too low now ? I recon I would end up with only 135mm clearance with a 15mm drop

Watsey · 06-20-2018, 06:00 AM

Ground clearance wasn't a problem when I had ACS springs installed on my F31 330d M Sport.

Dr Forinor · 06-20-2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by skipraider

Not ACS but should be a similar drop, here's my S-drive 335i on Eibach springs. Although it does look different heights in different pictures:

Your rears look quite wide? Do you have 15mm spacers on the rear by any chance?

skipraider · 06-20-2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Alscoob

That looks brilliant. Is your front lip not too low now ? I recon I would end up with only 135mm clearance with a 15mm drop

Nah, it's fine. Rarely scrapes. I was over the other side of Newcastle the other week which had stupidly large speed bumps, and it did catch them, but apart from That it's generally fine.

skipraider · 06-20-2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Forinor

Your rears look quite wide? Do you have 15mm spacers on the rear by any chance?

No spacers, just the 9.5" wheel. Standard 403/443 wheels are 9" I think.

Alscoob · 06-20-2018, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by skipraider

No spacers, just the 9.5" wheel. Standard 403/443 wheels are 9" I think.

Just out of interest what size tyres do you have on the 437's ?

Dr Forinor · 06-20-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by skipraider

No spacers, just the 9.5" wheel. Standard 403/443 wheels are 9" I think.

Oh gotcha, thanks.

skipraider · 06-20-2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alscoob

Just out of interest what size tyres do you have on the 437's ?

I'm running 265/30/19 but mine aren't oem wheels - they are 10".

DonDP · 06-20-2018, 09:20 AM

There is a side on photo of my F31 S Drive with ACS sports suspension installed (same drop as just springs) in my review thread:

REVIEWED: ACS Sports Suspension https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1461853

Lorcan · 06-20-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alscoob

Thanks Lorcan, appreciate that 15mm may be tricky....

As long as you reverse into spaces like that you'll be fine

Alscoob · 06-20-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

As long as you reverse into spaces like that you'll be fine

Always reverse in...quicker to escape.....

Lorcan · 06-20-2018, 10:41 AM

Easier to unload the coffin too...

Alscoob · 06-20-2018, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonDP

There is a side on photo of my F31 S Drive with ACS sports suspension installed (same drop as just springs) in my review thread:

REVIEWED: ACS Sports Suspension https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1461853

Thanks but no pics visible

DonDP · 06-20-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Alscoob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonDP

There is a side on photo of my F31 S Drive with ACS sports suspension installed (same drop as just springs) in my review thread:

REVIEWED: ACS Sports Suspension https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1461853

Thanks but no pics visible

Odd, does this work? This is with ACS installed

smithers330d · 06-20-2018, 11:51 AM

There's a pic of my white F31 330d S Drive on the ACS website here: https://shop.rossiters.co.uk/sports-...rom-2135-p.asp.

I've got the sports suspension kit (springs and dampers) fitted and 12mm spacers all round.

R99 · 06-20-2018, 03:38 PM

Also not ACS, but H&R sport.

I looked into ACS, but all the pics I saw showed the car lower on the rear than the front so I wasn’t too sure what to expect & went with the H&R.

Im sure the ride would be better on ACS though!

skipraider · 06-20-2018, 04:39 PM

That looks pretty low there, is the ride harsh?

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Alscoob Brigadier General 2113 Rep 3,060 Posts Drives: G31 540i M Sport Edition Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	F31 S drive with ACS anyone? As above, before spending my hard earned with Lorcan, I would really like to see in the flesh a rear wheel only drive F31 with ACS, preferably a 330d and even better if it has the M sport front splitter. If anyone in the Norfolk - North Herts - Cambs area has one and would be willing to let me look and do a sided by side comparison it would be great. Reason is that I think my car sits low anyway and another 20-30mm is just way too much and don't want to have one half of my brain saying.. told you so ! I also travel down the A1 South corridor & M11 at times if it helps widen the area. Thanks in advance.
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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)	The lowering amount would be closer to 15mm front and 10mm rear on your M Sport sDrive car.
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pdk42 Eh? Team member 514 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: F31 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leamington Spa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Audi TT Roadst ... [0.00] 2014 f31 335i M Sport [9.50]	I've got an f31 335i M-sport with ACS fitted. It's not too low at all - here's a shot. It's with 18" winter tyres - normally I run 19" rims: This one on the 19", but not such a great photo:
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skipraider Captain 398 Rep 730 Posts Drives: F31 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Not ACS but should be a similar drop, here's my S-drive 335i on Eibach springs. Although it does look different heights in different pictures: Attached Images __________________ F31 2015 BMW 335i - Manual
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Watsey Major General 6404 Rep 8,493 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	Ground clearance wasn't a problem when I had ACS springs installed on my F31 330d M Sport. __________________ Current : F31 330sD, remapped, Ohlins Road & Track, Millway camber plates, Quaife LSD, Stoptech brakes + Pagid RSL1 pads all round, Weichers front strut brace, Eibach front & rear anti-roll bars, Michelin MP4S.
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DonDP Private First Class 48 Rep 131 Posts Drives: F31 330d / Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	There is a side on photo of my F31 S Drive with ACS sports suspension installed (same drop as just springs) in my review thread: REVIEWED: ACS Sports Suspension https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1461853
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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)	Easier to unload the coffin too...
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smithers330d Private First Class 102 Rep 194 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	There's a pic of my white F31 330d S Drive on the ACS website here: https://shop.rossiters.co.uk/sports-...rom-2135-p.asp. I've got the sports suspension kit (springs and dampers) fitted and 12mm spacers all round. __________________ Current: 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance. Previous: F31 330d M Sport S Drive with ACS Sports Suspension and DMS remap. Remains the best car I've ever owned!
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R99 Banned 1099 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Also not ACS, but H&R sport. I looked into ACS, but all the pics I saw showed the car lower on the rear than the front so I wasn’t too sure what to expect & went with the H&R. Im sure the ride would be better on ACS though!
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skipraider Captain 398 Rep 730 Posts Drives: F31 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	That looks pretty low there, is the ride harsh?
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