AC Schnitzer 335d demonstrator

teaston · 08-08-2018, 04:44 AM

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I would think that due to the number of higher mileage 335's hitting the market as people are changing to petrol, there will be a number of machines falling into the hands of willing up graders, needing to change the suspension anyway & all manner of other mods … good idea to have a demo machine to try before you buy

Probably too expensive for most people though

What £300 for springs?!

Lorcan · 08-08-2018, 05:20 AM

Thanks for the feedback

I was kind of expecting the colour to be a bit marmite, I haven't seen it in the flesh yet, but would probably have gone with something safer if it was my choice (it wasn't).

The main purpose of this car will be to demonstrate the sports suspension to customers and dealers. We fitted a set to a customer's 335dx on Monday and he loved it (as expected) but this one will get around the country so pretty much anyone who wants to try it can - PM me if you're interested.

It's only a diesel because we sell more spring kits for the 335dx than all the other models put together, so it made sense to use on as the demo. The last two demos have been M cars.

Here's the one that came in on Monday.

OneExtra · 08-08-2018, 07:21 AM

Sits just right.

So whats the cost

OneExtra · 08-08-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

What £300 for springs?!

And the rest

dopper99 · 08-08-2018, 07:38 AM

And bin them run flats

I guess you'll be putting ACS wheels on it anyway Lorcan?

Lorcan · 08-08-2018, 07:40 AM

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Sits just right.

So whats the cost

The sports kit (springs and dampers) for non-adaptive xDrive cars is £1561.38 and for adaptive xDrive cars is £1826.70. Fitting is extra.

If you already have our spring kit give me a call about upgrading just the dampers.

OneExtra · 08-08-2018, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by teaston

What £300 for springs?!

So about £2500+ with fitting

Lorcan · 08-08-2018, 09:37 AM

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So about £2500+ with fitting

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Originally Posted by OneExtra

So about £2500+ with fitting

£1900-ish for non-adaptive and £2200-ish for adaptive if you come to us in Norfolk.

teaston · 08-08-2018, 09:38 AM

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What £300 for springs?!

So about £2500+ with fitting

No, only around £300 fitting at Deutsche Tech

madlad2000 · 08-08-2018, 01:13 PM

That looks a beauty, and the ride height perfect 👌

Looking forward to getting mine done on Monday 😊

nastynick83 · 08-08-2018, 04:35 PM

Great to see that you've got a 335xd to demo.

I would be very interested to see it with ACS suspension if you're ever in the Midlands / Birmingham area. Or indeed Bracknell

Lorcan · 08-09-2018, 02:41 AM

We'll be at Stourbridge Automotive in the next few weeks, and possibly Mulgari in Bracknell too depending on how busy Ben is.

MarkG_M5Comp · 08-09-2018, 02:53 AM

Colour aside I think this is a master stroke - promote your kits in 'real life' on a real car. This could work out amazing.

Lorcan - you need to catalogue he changes step by step and video each stage for YouTube. Speak to gtsussex or Tengocity about this as it's something we've discussed!

Looking forward to seeing the results.

Lorcan · 08-09-2018, 03:46 AM

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Colour aside I think this is a master stroke - promote your kits in 'real life' on a real car. This could work out amazing.

Looking forward to seeing the results.

This car will only be used to demonstrate the sports suspension (and to a lesser extent maybe the engine tuning) and will then be sold on. So it's a relatively short term exercise based on getting the maximum number of people to actually drive the car and experience the difference for themselves.

Our dealer in Surrey, Renaissance, is building two cars in the way you describe and videoing every stage of the conversion. They have a M140i which is getting the "drivers" package i.e. sports suspension, 400hp upgrade, sports exhaust, wheels etc. and a M240i convertible which is getting the more cosmetic conversion - springs, spoilers, wheels, quad exhaust, interior.

Our F31, M2 and an AC Schnitzer i8 are all off to the BMW Festival at Gaydon this weekend then the M2 is going to Car magazine for a test on Thursday so plenty going on.

Kal101 · 08-09-2018, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

We'll be at Stourbridge Automotive in the next few weeks, and possibly Mulgari in Bracknell too depending on how busy Ben is.

Don’t forget to post up when you’re in Stourbridge as would like to see that myself

May be a good opportunity for a mini meet ?.

Lorcan · 08-09-2018, 05:29 AM

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Don’t forget to post up when you’re in Stourbridge as would like to see that myself

May be a good opportunity for a mini meet ?.

Of course. We'll also be asking our dealers around the country that we are visiting to contact their customers and let them know

MarkG_M5Comp · 08-09-2018, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

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Don’t forget to post up when you’re in Stourbridge as would like to see that myself

May be a good opportunity for a mini meet ?.

Of course. We'll also be asking our dealers around the country that we are visiting to contact their customers and let them know

+1

For Bracknell too - that's close to my office

Hammer Werke · 08-09-2018, 07:06 AM

Jeez who cares what color the dash is.

Points for f31
Points for Diesel
Points 335

You are Up in my books.

Soul_Glo · 08-09-2018, 08:39 AM

Lorcan I think you should put the ACS tuning box on it to demonstrate the power bump (mention 3 year warranty). Go all out put ACS and even put the ACS wheels on it... ACS engine optics... ACS driver pedals... ACS intercooler...

Lorcan · 08-09-2018, 10:46 AM

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Lorcan I think you should put the ACS tuning box on it to demonstrate the power bump (mention 3 year warranty). Go all out put ACS and even put the ACS wheels on it... ACS engine optics... ACS driver pedals... ACS intercooler...

A nice idea but we'll probably save that for the G20.

JNW1 · 08-09-2018, 10:53 AM

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Well that could end up being an interesting car

Personally like the Oyster but just hate the dash in the same colour as well.....

Totally concur on the oyster dash. Wankvville tenersee... What were they thinking.
Oyster seats and door cards however look great.

On pre-LCI cars with an Oyster interior the dash is black which looks far better IMHO; never understood why BMW decided to change it for the later cars.

Colour aside an interesting project car and one I'd be interested in having a run in if it ever makes it as far as North Yorkshire!

Lorcan · 08-09-2018, 11:03 AM

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Colour aside an interesting project car and one I'd be interested in having a run in if it ever makes it as far as North Yorkshire!

Quite likely to make it as far as Sandal BMW in Wakefield (I know that's not North Yorks exactly).

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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)	Thanks for the feedback I was kind of expecting the colour to be a bit marmite, I haven't seen it in the flesh yet, but would probably have gone with something safer if it was my choice (it wasn't). The main purpose of this car will be to demonstrate the sports suspension to customers and dealers. We fitted a set to a customer's 335dx on Monday and he loved it (as expected) but this one will get around the country so pretty much anyone who wants to try it can - PM me if you're interested. It's only a diesel because we sell more spring kits for the 335dx than all the other models put together, so it made sense to use on as the demo. The last two demos have been M cars. Here's the one that came in on Monday. Attached Images
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madlad2000 Private First Class 67 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 435d Convertible xDrive M Sprt Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That looks a beauty, and the ride height perfect 👌 Looking forward to getting mine done on Monday 😊
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nastynick83 Private First Class 33 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 330xd M-sport Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Great to see that you've got a 335xd to demo. I would be very interested to see it with ACS suspension if you're ever in the Midlands / Birmingham area. Or indeed Bracknell
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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)	We'll be at Stourbridge Automotive in the next few weeks, and possibly Mulgari in Bracknell too depending on how busy Ben is.
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MarkG_M5Comp Supreme Being 1804 Rep 5,425 Posts Drives: M5 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Colour aside I think this is a master stroke - promote your kits in 'real life' on a real car. This could work out amazing. Lorcan - you need to catalogue he changes step by step and video each stage for YouTube. Speak to gtsussex or Tengocity about this as it's something we've discussed! Looking forward to seeing the results. __________________ Current: F90 M5 Competition Gone: F80 M3 Competition Pack / M135i / F15 X5 M50d / Saab 9-5 Aero HOT / F30 335d xDrive M Sport / E92 LCI 320d M Sport / E46 320d M Sport Touring / E46 318i Touring
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