Fitting ACS springs

frazzmac · 04-14-2017, 07:09 AM

I picked up my lovely Tanzanite blue 335d touring last week. My first BMW

I'm looking at getting ACS springs fitted, but the stealers are looking for silly money to do it....any suggestions for a good indy in Glasgow that would do it properly? Thanks!

1966-TR4 · 04-14-2017, 07:34 AM

You need a 4 wheel alignment afterwards as well. You should be able to get the lot for 600 odd quid at Parks in Stirling, inc. the springs

Rbrown · 04-14-2017, 07:59 AM

Sounds like a great car! I will keep a look out for you in Glasgow!

I'm also looking at getting ACS springs. DP in Glasgow never came back to me with a quote!

Are you willing to share how much you got quoted?

Please let me know how you get on getting the springs fitted!

Thanks

Rbrown · 04-14-2017, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by frazzmac

I picked up my lovely Tanzanite blue 335d touring last week. My first BMW

I'm looking at getting ACS springs fitted, but the stealers are looking for silly money to do it....any suggestions for a good indy in Glasgow that would do it properly? Thanks!

Is your car brand new?

If so, any feedback on what impact changing the springs has on your warranty?

Ajs_435d · 04-14-2017, 10:03 AM

If anyone gets it done wouldn't mind seeing what's its like afterwards, if anyone would be kind to do so.

stussyman · 04-14-2017, 01:05 PM

Try Kenneth Brown Engineering in Hillington, I used them for the upgrade on my 340i. The guys know what they're doing and I'd definitely recommend.

monkeyninja · 04-14-2017, 03:56 PM

I used deutchtek at woodlands road, think it was £310 for fitting. Good job no complaints, the difference is well worth it my car is 14 plate. They did alignment but it wasn't 4 wheel laser, I got that done after elsewhere.

magic juan · 04-14-2017, 04:01 PM

As Stussyman said above, Kenneth Brown Eng are very well respected in setting up suspension and geometry for road and track alike.

frazzmac · 04-15-2017, 03:14 PM

Thanks for all the input everyone, much appreciated. Yes, the car is brand new, previously had an Audi S3, needed something with a bit more practicality :-)

Quotes I've got so far are in the region of £900. Just checking out the insurance implications also....

KingKeke · 04-17-2017, 06:02 AM

Id be interested to know how you get on too Frazz, or anybody else for that matter. With both the insurance and modification.

which dealer quoted you?

SteveChester · 04-17-2017, 06:26 AM

£600 is a reasonable figure.

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frazzmac New Member 5 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F31 335d Tanz Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Fitting ACS springs - Glasgow I picked up my lovely Tanzanite blue 335d touring last week. My first BMW I'm looking at getting ACS springs fitted, but the stealers are looking for silly money to do it....any suggestions for a good indy in Glasgow that would do it properly? Thanks!
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1966-TR4 Captain 268 Rep 609 Posts Drives: F31 330D xDrive MPPK ACS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Edinburgh & Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	You need a 4 wheel alignment afterwards as well. You should be able to get the lot for 600 odd quid at Parks in Stirling, inc. the springs __________________ F31 Mineral Grey 330d Xdrive, ACS, Adaptive, MPPK. Gone but not forgotten: 1967 Triumph GT6 Mk1 (6 pot 2 litre widowmaker) 1966 Triumph TR4A (4 pot 2.2 litre, huge torque, lovely car) 2004 Audi TT 3.2 DSG Quattro (weak springs & nose heavy) 2006 VW Golf GTI (brilliant on good tyres)
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Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a great car! I will keep a look out for you in Glasgow! I'm also looking at getting ACS springs. DP in Glasgow never came back to me with a quote! Are you willing to share how much you got quoted? Please let me know how you get on getting the springs fitted! Thanks
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Ajs_435d Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,846 Posts Drives: 435d m sport m performance Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	If anyone gets it done wouldn't mind seeing what's its like afterwards, if anyone would be kind to do so.
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stussyman New Member 10 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 340i MPPSK Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: East Renfrewshire iTrader: (0)	Try Kenneth Brown Engineering in Hillington, I used them for the upgrade on my 340i. The guys know what they're doing and I'd definitely recommend.
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monkeyninja Private First Class 60 Rep 145 Posts Drives: F31 320d Msport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I used deutchtek at woodlands road, think it was £310 for fitting. Good job no complaints, the difference is well worth it my car is 14 plate. They did alignment but it wasn't 4 wheel laser, I got that done after elsewhere.
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magic juan Private 27 Rep 80 Posts Drives: F31 320d Shadow Edition Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Clyde Valley iTrader: (0)	As Stussyman said above, Kenneth Brown Eng are very well respected in setting up suspension and geometry for road and track alike.
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frazzmac New Member 5 Rep 7 Posts Drives: F31 335d Tanz Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the input everyone, much appreciated. Yes, the car is brand new, previously had an Audi S3, needed something with a bit more practicality :-) Quotes I've got so far are in the region of £900. Just checking out the insurance implications also....
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KingKeke New Member 5 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW 335d xdrive Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Id be interested to know how you get on too Frazz, or anybody else for that matter. With both the insurance and modification. which dealer quoted you?
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SteveChester Brigadier General 2472 Rep 4,653 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW F82 M4 [0.00]	£600 is a reasonable figure. __________________ Steve Roberts UK F82 M4 I'm running the 2024 London Marathon for the British Forces Foundation - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sr5/
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