ACS Springs & Adaptive S Suspension

BnB · 05-09-2016, 03:25 AM

The benefits of the ACS springs to the X-drive F30/31s are well highlighted on the ACS homepage.

What advantages (and disadvantages, I like comfort with my sporty ride), do they bring the S drive models with adaptive? I'm assuming some of you will have personal experience thereof. Thanks for your thoughts.

surrey 335i · 05-09-2016, 03:27 AM

what models does the aptive suspension come on?
We are looking at 2015/2016 model 330d - is adaptive suspension standard on some models or only available as a paid for extra?

BnB · 05-09-2016, 03:30 AM

Adaptive is an extra £515. And no option is better value, especially if you go for 19" wheels.

creepy coupe · 05-09-2016, 03:32 AM

I have ACS springs on my 4 series with adaptive dampers. I would say it firms up the ride by around 10% and is no way uncomfortable. It's lowered the car by around 16mm

Watsey · 05-09-2016, 04:25 AM

I'm running a hybrid suspension set-up on my SD and in the main it's a very good improvement from stock (was M Sport, adaptive dampers, RFTs).

MPSS help enormously with ride quality, grip and traction.
ACS springs provide a firmer ride but not crashy (due to non-RFTs).
Bird's ARBs keep the car very flat through fast corners.
Adaptive dampers are adequate but could be better - they are firmer in Sport and Sport+ modes but rebound damping is still poor. I like the ability to switch between Comfort and Sport.

Depending on what you want from the car I'd recommend this set-up or going straight for top-end coilovers.

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BnB Lieutenant 180 Rep 469 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Touring Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The North iTrader: (0)	ACS Springs & Adaptive S Suspension The benefits of the ACS springs to the X-drive F30/31s are well highlighted on the ACS homepage. What advantages (and disadvantages, I like comfort with my sporty ride), do they bring the S drive models with adaptive? I'm assuming some of you will have personal experience thereof. Thanks for your thoughts.
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surrey 335i Lieutenant 22 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 335i E91 sport, 123d + others Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: surrey iTrader: (1)	what models does the aptive suspension come on? We are looking at 2015/2016 model 330d - is adaptive suspension standard on some models or only available as a paid for extra?
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BnB Lieutenant 180 Rep 469 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Touring Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The North iTrader: (0)	Adaptive is an extra £515. And no option is better value, especially if you go for 19" wheels.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	I have ACS springs on my 4 series with adaptive dampers. I would say it firms up the ride by around 10% and is no way uncomfortable. It's lowered the car by around 16mm __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- Current car.M240i. Previous.MINI JCW. E92 325i. 435d M235i.M135i. 635d Coupe, E92 M3 manual, E92 M3 DCT Competition Pack. E92 335i, Porsche Cayman S Gen2, 135i Coupe. E92 320d, MK5 R32. MK5 Golf GTi,MK5 Golf GT-TDI,E46 318Ci.
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Watsey Major General 6419 Rep 8,500 Posts Drives: F31 330D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: On sabbatical. iTrader: (1)	I'm running a hybrid suspension set-up on my SD and in the main it's a very good improvement from stock (was M Sport, adaptive dampers, RFTs). MPSS help enormously with ride quality, grip and traction. ACS springs provide a firmer ride but not crashy (due to non-RFTs). Bird's ARBs keep the car very flat through fast corners. Adaptive dampers are adequate but could be better - they are firmer in Sport and Sport+ modes but rebound damping is still poor. I like the ability to switch between Comfort and Sport. Depending on what you want from the car I'd recommend this set-up or going straight for top-end coilovers. __________________ 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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