AC Schnitzer Springs - Forum discount

dopper99 · 06-25-2014, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

And you definitely have chassis and drivetrain selected for sport mode in the idrive settings?

Just have Sport mode configured for chassis. Dont need the drivetrain for Sport mode as I can push the gear lever to the left...........

Tengocity · 06-25-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

And you definitely have chassis and drivetrain selected for sport mode in the idrive settings?

Just have Sport mode configured for chassis. Dont need the drivetrain for Sport mode as I can push the gear lever to the left...........

Yes was more just double checking that you had chassis selected and not drivetrain only or something!

dopper99 · 06-25-2014, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Yes was more just double checking that you had chassis selected and not drivetrain only or something!

Yeah, thanks for that! I when I go into Sport, the steering stiffens very slightly - but the suspension doesn't stiffen up like others describe on here.

dopper99 · 06-25-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by badders74

Anyway here are a few photos of the car. A lot lower at the back but still fairly high at the front.

I've found a 335d (standard I guess) to compare the height. Does look lower for the ACS springs.

dungaboy · 06-26-2014, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

What's your thoughts then Dungaboy? Interested to hear about the tuning box too!

Still waiting for the car to return from the garage I spoke to them last night and they have just the box left to do

This is roughly what I expect it to cost
springs £246
labour to fit £200
kds £93 (yet to have done and this is the worst case scenario)

badders74 · 06-26-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Yup, couldn't work out why people were flashing me. There's a sensor on the rear that detects movement of springs. This can go at bit wonky and thereafter needs to be aligned. For me there was no charge.

Ok thanks.

badders74 · 06-26-2014, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

I've found a 335d (standard I guess) to compare the height. Does look lower for the ACS springs.

It is definitely lower at the back! Noticeably so!

MarkG_M5Comp · 06-26-2014, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

I've found a 335d (standard I guess) to compare the height. Does look lower for the ACS springs.

It is definitely lower at the back! Noticeably so!

I assume it just the arch gap that's smaller at the back (as is standard) but the overall height must be pretty much even? Measured to the sill or chassis...

Tengocity · 06-26-2014, 01:33 AM

I measured the height before and after, and the drop was 2cm all round, but yes the arch gap at the front was bigger in the first place so I think it's just the visual perception as now the ride height at the back now looks pretty damn perfect!

Tengocity · 06-26-2014, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dungaboy

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

What's your thoughts then Dungaboy? Interested to hear about the tuning box too!

Still waiting for the car to return from the garage I spoke to them last night and they have just the box left to do

This is roughly what I expect it to cost
springs 246
labour to fit 200
kds 93 (yet to have done and this is the worst case scenario)

May I ask where you bought the box and roughly how much?

Lorcan · 06-26-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by badders74

Anyway BMW Oldbury came back and said that Lorcan your timings were well out and it took a lot longer and therefore will need to charge more unless you can discuss this with them. They believe the times given does not include time for the KDS alignment.

Fitting time of 45AW (1AW = 5 mins) definitely includes KDS and as a) these figures are based on BMW's own timings and b) we've done a number of these both at other dealers and here and kept within the fit time I'll have to have a chat with Sytner to see what the problem was. I'll come back to you on that. Checking the headlight level is also covered in the instructions but is a simple (and quick) job, even if it needs adjusting.

badders74 · 06-26-2014, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

Fitting time of 45AW (1AW = 5 mins) definitely includes KDS and as a) these figures are based on BMW's own timings and b) we've done a number of these both at other dealers and here and kept within the fit time I'll have to have a chat with Sytner to see what the problem was. I'll come back to you on that. Checking the headlight level is also covered in the instructions but is a simple (and quick) job, even if it needs adjusting.

I have confirmed with Andrew from BMW Oldbury that the Xenon alignment was completed as part of the instructions. I must admit they have been excellent with fitting, customer service. Definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking to have the springs and lives nearby.

Lorcan, If you could have a word with them as other members on this forum are looking to use them and I don't think it would be fair for the price to increase based on their labour times.

MarkG_M5Comp · 06-26-2014, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

Fitting time of 45AW (1AW = 5 mins) definitely includes KDS and as a) these figures are based on BMW's own timings and b) we've done a number of these both at other dealers and here and kept within the fit time I'll have to have a chat with Sytner to see what the problem was. I'll come back to you on that. Checking the headlight level is also covered in the instructions but is a simple (and quick) job, even if it needs adjusting.

Lorcan · 07-09-2014, 05:42 AM

All kits now back in stock. New dealer added - Halliwell Jones in Chester, speak to Louis McCallow.

Msportman · 07-09-2014, 02:47 PM

Can't wait to get my ACS springs fitted to my F31 320D Xdrive.

Will post ome before and after pics.

Has anyone got the ACS tuning box on their 320d or are their any detailed reviews on here as I am considering this on mine.

alibonyad · 07-10-2014, 10:36 AM

Good news! I've rang my insurance and it's going to affect my policy. Not entirely sure he understood what I was telling him but I explained clearly several times and he told me there was no cost. He's put a note on my policy that there's no cost for this. Also I've took his name so if there's any issues I can go back to him. The whole phone call will be recorded anyway I expect.

dopper99 · 07-10-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by alibonyad

Good news! I've rang my insurance and it's going to affect my policy. Not entirely sure he understood what I was telling him but I explained clearly several times and he told me there was no cost. He's put a note on my policy that there's no cost for this. Also I've took his name so if there's any issues I can go back to him. The whole phone call will be recorded anyway I expect.

I guess you mean its not going to affect your policy!

alibonyad · 07-10-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

I guess you mean its not going to affect your policy!

Typo!

Everyone is a critique here!

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-10-2014, 11:08 AM

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Typo!

Everyone is a critique here!

Should that not be critic.....

alibonyad · 07-10-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Should that not be critic.....

This isn't going to turn into the spellcheck thread is it?

....,,,,..,,.. · 07-10-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by alibonyad

This isn't going to turn into the spellcheck thread is it?

Never

dopper99 · 07-10-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alibonyad

This isn't going to turn into the spellcheck thread is it?

Go on, just take it on the chin and move on.

06-26-2014, 01:33 AM	#273
Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I measured the height before and after, and the drop was 2cm all round, but yes the arch gap at the front was bigger in the first place so I think it's just the visual perception as now the ride height at the back now looks pretty damn perfect! __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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07-09-2014, 05:42 AM	#278
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)	All kits now back in stock. New dealer added - Halliwell Jones in Chester, speak to Louis McCallow.
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07-09-2014, 02:47 PM	#279
Msportman Private First Class 22 Rep 131 Posts Drives: F31 320D Xdrive ACS Springs St Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Somerset iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to get my ACS springs fitted to my F31 320D Xdrive. Will post ome before and after pics. Has anyone got the ACS tuning box on their 320d or are their any detailed reviews on here as I am considering this on mine.
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07-10-2014, 10:36 AM	#280
alibonyad First Lieutenant 23 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 335D xDrive ordered Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Good news! I've rang my insurance and it's going to affect my policy. Not entirely sure he understood what I was telling him but I explained clearly several times and he told me there was no cost. He's put a note on my policy that there's no cost for this. Also I've took his name so if there's any issues I can go back to him. The whole phone call will be recorded anyway I expect.
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