[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Waitey

After seeing this I now want Bilsten PSS10's and 10mm front and 15mm rear spacers.

Is there a set now available for the 335d?

[Tengocity]

Guy, Any further review or thoughts to share on the ECU power upgrade?

[Agent Smith]

Page 179 of Catalogue

[gtsussex]

Originally Posted by GEP77

I'd be happy to do a back to back test with you if you'd like. I'm fairly interested in getting the springs following your rather positive time with them so far.

Sounds like a plan - will PM you!

[gtsussex]

Originally Posted by Steven1077

I simply wouldn't trust BMW to do the job, my dealer can't even polish a mark out of the paint without doing more harm than good

Fortunately mine's bloody brilliant which is why this is car no. 5 they've looked after and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

[gtsussex]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Guy, Any further review or thoughts to share on the ECU power upgrade?

Copy of a PM I sent earlier -

I've actually got to do some timings but overall I don't think it's hugely faster IF you stick around the 4-5.5k rpm mark. Overall acceleration times up to 100mph are about 3/4 sec different.

BUT (and it's a huge but!), the torque available between 2-3k rpm is pretty astonishing. Kickdown is utterly pointless now as by the time the gearbox has dropped a couple of gears, if you'd just stayed in gear or dropped just one cog, the car's already steaming forward.

So I now tend to drive around in Comfort (as springs now make that perfectly viable even for pressing on). Most of the time, wallop from 1,500rpm is enough. If I want more, just throw gearlever to Sport to give me another 500rpm. The surge from 2k through to 5k is pretty impressive indeed and you can find it piling on speed pretty quickly.

In Sport + with gearlever in sport as well, really you've got to be silly speeds to notice a huge difference with standard car.

The reality is I spend more time in first mode so for usable performance it's bonkers. Absolutely no doubt with rwd only, the old traction like would be going off. I can now get it to come on in the wet on some surfaces!!

Is it worth it? At £3k I'd say probably not. Does it make the car better? Yes. I really want to drive a standard 335d again now to compare (which hopefully will do in next couple of weeks).


So there you go! The real test will come when comparing to standard.

[gtsussex]

Originally Posted by Waitey

After seeing this I now want Bilsten PSS10's and 10mm front and 15mm rear spacers.

Afraid mine doesn't look that cool at all but at least I have some suspension - that looks HARD!

[F30AM]

To the lowered but even Grander Duke of Sussex:
Please try a 330d sDrive with adaptive suspenders and compare its ride and handling to your car. I would be most interested and look forward to a grand essay from you. Thanking you in anticipation. Toodle-loo!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by Agent Smith

Page 179 of Catalogue

I don't see anything for the 335d there.

I see that ACS now do their full coilover kit for 435d, but not if you have adaptive suspension, but not for the 335d... Confusing!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by gtsussex

Copy of a PM I sent earlier -

I've actually got to do some timings but overall I don't think it's hugely faster IF you stick around the 4-5.5k rpm mark. Overall acceleration times up to 100mph are about 3/4 sec different.

BUT (and it's a huge but!), the torque available between 2-3k rpm is pretty astonishing. Kickdown is utterly pointless now as by the time the gearbox has dropped a couple of gears, if you'd just stayed in gear or dropped just one cog, the car's already steaming forward.

So I now tend to drive around in Comfort (as springs now make that perfectly viable even for pressing on). Most of the time, wallop from 1,500rpm is enough. If I want more, just throw gearlever to Sport to give me another 500rpm. The surge from 2k through to 5k is pretty impressive indeed and you can find it piling on speed pretty quickly.

In Sport + with gearlever in sport as well, really you've got to be silly speeds to notice a huge difference with standard car.

The reality is I spend more time in first mode so for usable performance it's bonkers. Absolutely no doubt with rwd only, the old traction like would be going off. I can now get it to come on in the wet on some surfaces!!

Is it worth it? At 3k I'd say probably not. Does it make the car better? Yes. I really want to drive a standard 335d again now to compare (which hopefully will do in next couple of weeks).


So there you go! The real test will come when comparing to standard.

Thanks, very interesting to hear about it.

Does it help with those situations where you brake for a tight bend, so off the throttle completely, then as you put the gas down, you've got that delay till the turbos spool up?

I had hoped that the twin turbos and cleverer new gearbox would improve that over my old 330d, and it has a bit but not entirely. Using the paddles is still the best way round it that I've found.. I guess it's just a Diesel engine characteristic.

[Agent Smith]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I don't see anything for the 335d there.

I see that ACS now do their full coilover kit for 435d, but not if you have adaptive suspension, but not for the 335d... Confusing!

correct, I was only showing what was available on page 179 of the catalogue.

[jusdorange]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

Hi folks,

I didn't realise I had an account here, I don't get to spend much time on forums but I'll try to pop in occasionally (although I'd better not mention my employer too much or I'll get in trouble).

Thanks to GT for taking the plunge here. We have of course sold these springs before but not everyone takes the time to post their thoughts. If there's anything else I can help with just give me a call, 01485 542000.

Cheers

Lorcan

I have a 316i and saw you have a performance upgrade

Does that include fitting ? And is it just that box?

[JD6]

Originally Posted by jusdorange

I have a 316i and saw you have a performance upgrade

Does that include fitting ? And is it just that box?

Given the insane insurance quotes you posted up before, I think the cost of the upgrade would be small change compared to what your insurer will do to you.

Probably cheaper to hire a chauffeur

[Waitey]

In the US they've fitted the PSS10's for the 335i to the 335d X drive along with the ARB's from a 335i with shorter drop links.

I had PSS10's on my M3 CS and considering it was low the ride was fine.

PSS10's aren't cheap though....

[Waitey]

Originally Posted by gtsussex

Afraid mine doesn't look that cool at all but at least I have some suspension - that looks HARD!

It's annoying that the ACS springs still retain the 'nose up' stance.

Mine only looks right if I park it on a slope.. (even then its not perfect!)

[dannywooly77]

I've actually decided for now not to replace my springs, my reasons:

Generally i ride around in comfort mode probably 80% of the time, this is indeed a little bouncy, but actually on our roads quite pleasant for long journeys. As i am in comfort for quite a bit of the time when i switch to sport (just chassis only) i can actually feel quite a bit of difference, and then into sport+ (5% of the time) I really really notice it.

I took the opinion that having all the options available to me makes it more of a jekyll and hyde, and i think if i were to have the springs fitted it would be more of a hyde and hulk.

Of course i may change my mind in the future and just the fact that there is a very affordable option makes me feel better, so will see how it goes.

The ride height doesn't bother me at all to be honest i quite like its stance, maybe im a little crazy but just my view.

Cheers

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

I see that ACS now do their full coilover kit for 435d, but not if you have adaptive suspension, but not for the 335d... Confusing!

The RS coilover kit is now available for all variants of 435d/335d, they just haven't all made it onto our website as yet as there are a large number of variants.

Versions are available for s-drive and x-drive, adaptive and standard damping, any engine, saloon coupe and convertible.

[Apl440i or 335d?]

Originally Posted by gtsussex

Afraid mine doesn't look that cool at all but at least I have some suspension - that looks HARD!

Looks great Guy.
The stance is low but still looks OEM. I can't wait!

I wonder if this is lower than an S Drive?

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by jusdorange

I have a 316i and saw you have a performance upgrade

Does that include fitting ? And is it just that box?

Price includes fitting if you come to us, otherwise it's 1 hour for fitting. Yes it's just a box, plus our warranty of course. 204hp instead of 136hp, so effectively you get a tuned 318i for your money.

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by Apl335d

Looks great Guy.
The stance is low but still looks OEM. I can't wait!
I wonder if this is lower than an S Drive?

AC Schnitzer X-drive is lower than standard S-drive, yes.

[jusdorange]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

Price includes fitting if you come to us, otherwise it's 1 hour for fitting. Yes it's just a box, plus our warranty of course. 204hp instead of 136hp, so effectively you get a tuned 318i for your money.

Kings Lynn is far

Can a dealer fix it?

Any chance of a f30 member discount

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Guy, didnt you mention there were extra's that we need to budget for such as stretch bolts? Do we need to buy them up front too? Anything else?
Ta.

AC Schnitzer springs are fitted in accordance with BMW instructions and these do NOT require replacement stretch bolts.