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Thanks for all the useful info.
Decided to purchase some ACS springs in the end and had fitted by Mulgari in Bracknell. They're just in the process of moving premises at the moment but really helpful, friendly and most importantly did a good job of installing. Really happy with the lowering, nice and even and get pretty much bang on the 2cm all round lowering. Ride is pretty much stock for the most part but feels more planted when pushing on, my wife didn't notice the difference. BEFORE AFTER BEFORE measurements: Passenger front - 37cm Passenger rear - 37cm Driver front - 37.3cm Driver rear - 36cm AFTER measurements: Passenger front - 35cm Passenger rear - 35cm Driver front - 35cm Driver rear - 34.5m Total LOWERING: Passenger front - 2cm Passenger rear - 2cm Driver front - 2.3cm Driver rear - 2.5cm
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Only thing that MIGHT make a difference is I don't have the adaptive suspension? Lorcan ?
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Adaptive makes no difference, but the 430d has a slightly different kit, number 3130233360 for RWD convertible.
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Is the ACS kit different from the Eibach kit for the 430d GC like the springs have different lengths on the 435?
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06-08-2022, 02:36 AM | #28 |
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As the suspension on my 430d convertible is becoming barge like unless I switch to sport mode then its just bouncy - how much would it cost to have that kit supplied & fitted in Watford?
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Fair enough. Shorter aka lower different?
Re spacers. I think it was your website that said the minimum on the rear is 12mm? Any reason for this.
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On the rear hubs there is a lip which precludes fitting a hubcentric spacer thinner than 12mm. You could fit a flat 10mm spacer, but we're not keen on those. It's important that the wheel is centred properly on the nose of the spacer and isn't relying solely on the wheel bolts for location. |
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Have you got a photo of a 430d gran coupe RWD with ACS springs please before I make my final decision and order. Also.. I've just found out my car is actually fitted with Koni FSD dampers (gold ones). No idea why, it's 'only' covered 44k miles on a 2015 plate so unlikely to have worn out the OEM ones. It's new to me but im the 3rd owner. Would this affect anything with the ACS springs. Thanks for the replies.
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Just checking we are definitely talking about the right kit as your website quotes 3130236310 for the 430d Gran Coupe RWD.
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Looking into it further, the ACS version might not be lower. Although the Schnitzer spring is shorter, the change might be more to do with driving dynamics than appearance.
Eibach: 94mm dia, 14.00mm wire, 294mm free length, 9.75 turns. ACS: 100mm dia, 14.75mm wire, 288mm free length, 8.75 turns. So the AC Schnitzer springs are shorter but larger diameter and thicker wire. The Eibach version is a generic item found on lots of models whereas the ACS item has a specific F36 part number, so I suspect was made to help the slightly wayward rear end of the GC with its heavy tailgate. |
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I don't have any of a 430d F36 RWD specifically, but have these of a 435i, which uses the same kit.
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A quick shout for the ACS springs on an F36 msport RWD
A subtle drop but noticeable none the less. 12/15mm eibach spacers fitted as well.
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