[hudson012003]

Had the ACS springs fitted on the 8th March together with 10mm spacers front & 12mm spacers rear.

Lorcan was extremely helpful arranging the springs & spacers & also recommending the best fitting centre near me (Awesome GTI in Irlam) Communication was excellent thru out the whole process.

The springs have lowered the car approx 20mm all round. The Hunter wheel alignment showed the car was quite far out - not sure how that happened as only checked late last year by local BMW dealership

As soon as I drove it back I thought the car felt more planted in the corners with definitely less body roll. Ride is also smoother. Wouldn't say that Comfort mode is now similar to Sport mode handling but definitely a vast improvement all round. Assume the spacers have added to the handling improvement. Glad I went for the 10mm & 12mm, rather than 12mm & 15mm.

All in the price was £799. so fairly happy with the result... Will take pic of the car soon so as to show before & after (have the before it's just getting decent weather for the after pic..)

[Dan930]

I’ve just ordered the ACS springs,can’t wait to get them fitted..might also do spacers too..are you running 19”s or 20”s...any rubbing issues with the spacers?

[Witney]

Photos please!! Getting mine done soon and was considering your spacer sizing of 10/12 instead of the 12/15 lots of other seem to go for.

[Hugrov]

What car have you got please, am considering doing this with my X-drive 4GC to get rid of the SE springs and massive arch gap!! Does anybody know if fitting ACS springs causes any issues for the X-drive? Also, regarding the wheel alignment, I always thought you had to wait a month or so after fitment of springs to allow the suspension to settle properly?

[Hugrov]

Originally Posted by Witney

Photos please!! Getting mine done soon and was considering your spacer sizing of 10/12 instead of the 12/15 lots of other seem to go for.

I fitted 10's and 12's to my F30 and much preferred it, I tried 15's on the rear but felt like the wheels were pushed too far out, 10 and 12 was a good compromise for me personally.

[Nobby Clark]

Originally Posted by Hugrov

What car have you got please, am considering doing this with my X-drive 4GC to get rid of the SE springs and massive arch gap!! Does anybody know if fitting ACS springs causes any issues for the X-drive? Also, regarding the wheel alignment, I always thought you had to wait a month or so after fitment of springs to allow the suspension to settle properly?

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1439745

carbon black 4GC is mine.
Eibach spacers & springs fitted.

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by Hugrov

What car have you got please, am considering doing this with my X-drive 4GC to get rid of the SE springs and massive arch gap!! Does anybody know if fitting ACS springs causes any issues for the X-drive? Also, regarding the wheel alignment, I always thought you had to wait a month or so after fitment of springs to allow the suspension to settle properly?

There are no issues with fitting springs to xDrive cars. If anything they benefit more from them than RWD cars.

With modern production methods and suspension geometry there is no need to wait before the alignment check is done, it can be done immediately after fitting. Settling is minimal. We have specific spring kits for the GC.

https://shop.rossiters.co.uk/suspens...ades-428-c.asp

[Hugrov]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

There are no issues with fitting springs to xDrive cars. If anything they benefit more from them than RWD cars.

With modern production methods and suspension geometry there is no need to wait before the alignment check is done, it can be done immediately after fitting. Settling is minimal. We have specific spring kits for the GC.

https://shop.rossiters.co.uk/suspens...ades-428-c.asp

Cheers for that Lorcan, that's great. Will be in touch with you at some point in the future to get some ordered, cheers also for the clarification regarding alignment checks post fitment. Is it better to get the ACS springs fitted by BMW as my car is relatively new and still under warranty. Thanks

[Lorcan]

Originally Posted by Hugrov

Cheers for that Lorcan, that's great. Will be in touch with you at some point in the future to get some ordered, cheers also for the clarification regarding alignment checks post fitment. Is it better to get the ACS springs fitted by BMW as my car is relatively new and still under warranty. Thanks

It doesn't matter warranty wise whether they are fitted at a BMW dealer or not, but where you are I'd certainly recommend ordering them from Sandal BMW Wakefield. Speak to anyone in the parts department there for an all-in price.

[hudson012003]

Originally Posted by Dan930

I’ve just ordered the ACS springs,can’t wait to get them fitted..might also do spacers too..are you running 19”s or 20”s...any rubbing issues with the spacers?

I’m on 19’s & all good Not great pic’s but should give a good idea🤔

[AlphaBravo]

I love posting pictures, sorry...

12/15 Eibach spacers from Lorcan and ACS springs.

I think it's perfect.

[harvs43]

Originally Posted by AlphaBravo

I love posting pictures, sorry...

12/15 Eibach spacers from Lorcan and ACS springs.

I think it's perfect.

I agree!

Stupid question! Which spacer is which? Ie what is on the front/rear?

[BIFCAIDS]

Don't think your photos are quite big enough, you might want to try making them even bigger.

[AlphaBravo]

Originally Posted by harvs43

I agree!

Stupid question! Which spacer is which? Ie what is on the front/rear?

15mm Rear
12mm Front

[AlphaBravo]

Originally Posted by BIFCAIDS

Don't think your photos are quite big enough, you might want to try making them even bigger.

How do I go about making them bigger?

If I know how to make them bigger then I'll know how to make them smaller too.

Taken with my iPhone and uploaded to Imgur, it's kind of the limits of my picture posting knowledge. However, you have my sympathies if it's causing you sleepless nights - they look quite normal on my screen.

[Manivxr]

Originally Posted by Lorcan

It doesn't matter warranty wise whether they are fitted at a BMW dealer or not, but where you are I'd certainly recommend ordering them from Sandal BMW Wakefield. Speak to anyone in the parts department there for an all-in price.

Yes. Certainly recommend Sandals bmw. Did an excellent job on mine. And at a good price.

[Nobby Clark]

Originally Posted by AlphaBravo

15mm Rear
12mm Front

Have a look a the thread I quoted above. Wheel / tyre size and combination affect which spacers look best.

My recommendation is to buy 12mm spacers and try them AFTER you have lowered the car. Then you can decide if they should go on the front or the back wheels and buy 10/15mm spacers to suit.

[BIFCAIDS]

Originally Posted by AlphaBravo

How do I go about making them bigger?

If I know how to make them bigger then I'll know how to make them smaller too.

Taken with my iPhone and uploaded to Imgur, it's kind of the limits of my picture posting knowledge. However, you have my sympathies if it's causing you sleepless nights - they look quite normal on my screen.

Ha ha ha, I'm looking at them on a piggin' monitor and scrolling out

Personally I'm surprised you're even bothering to post them via Imgur, I just "manage attachments" underneath the "message" box.

[AlphaBravo]

Originally Posted by BIFCAIDS

Ha ha ha, I'm looking at them on a piggin' monitor and scrolling out

Personally I'm surprised you're even bothering to post them via Imgur, I just "manage attachments" underneath the "message" box.

Sorry mate! They're fine on my laptop.

I use Imgur as I post them in other places, wonder if I can manage them from there and make them smaller. Will try.

[Lorcan]

Fine on my desktop too.

[P-ToK72]

Just curious, does anybody on here know if any of the Sytner branches supply and fit the ACS Springs and Spacers.

I am a reasonable distance of Leicester and Coventry dealers.

[Junebug85]

Originally Posted by hudson012003

I’m on 19’s & all good Not great pic’s but should give a good idea🤔

Looks good

Did you have to get longer wheel bolts or did you just use the original ones that came with the car?

Cheers