Another chuffed ACS suspension owner

Tunaz100 · 08-28-2015, 01:58 PM

We'll after deliberating for ages I had the springs done earlier this week at Darren Wood Stockport, what a revelation wish I'd done it after a month..!!

I have travelled from the North West to South Lakes twice this week up the A595 and across Corney Fell and it's like a new car all the bounciness and floatiness has gone, it corners with precision and in Adaptive Sport Mode it handles like a BMW should.

I was thinking of a change next year as I was so disappointed in the handling but now I will be keeping it and upgrading the power instead.

Another satisfied Schnitzer springs customer!

Kal101 · 08-28-2015, 02:00 PM

They are good

Is lorcan paying you for this thread ??

Nick the Greek · 08-28-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kal27

They are good

Is lorcan paying you for this thread ??

Where is he these days?

I miss him

dopper99 · 08-28-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Where is he these days?

I miss him

Still in the south of France I think.

On the yaught.....

teaston · 08-28-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

Still in the south of France I think.

On the yaught.....

Yacht!

Regarding the springs, I think BMW must get a cut of the ACS spring profits, which is why they keep manufacturing cars which make fitting them almost compulsory!

Paular · 08-28-2015, 03:13 PM

100% agree, makes the car. Wish I had of done it earlier.

Kal101 · 08-28-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Where is he these days?

I miss him

Think you need a big man hug

What with missing Brigand. Lorcan. Your car

Here's a big f30 post hug for you

simon. · 08-28-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

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Originally Posted by Kal27

They are good

Is lorcan paying you for this thread ??

Where is he these days?

I miss him

Maybe try a bigger gun next time?

Wills2 · 08-28-2015, 04:05 PM

I was in Norfolk today....the car is now officially the sweeping A road king!

gtsussex · 08-29-2015, 12:46 AM

Recognise that car park! What has Ian fitted? Car looks booooootiful!

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Originally Posted by Wills2

I was in Norfolk today....the car is now officially the sweeping A road king!

Beancounter_74 · 08-29-2015, 03:28 AM

That looks lovely. Love the M's

skipraider · 08-29-2015, 03:33 AM

Your 330d looks lower than the normal ACS drop in that small picture! Very nice.

I love that M5 too

Wills2 · 08-29-2015, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Recognise that car park! What has Ian fitted? Car looks booooootiful!

Cheers, I'm blaming you lot on here! I had the ACS springs fitted and 12mm spacers all round.

Then while I was waiting back at the showroom I started mulling over the exhaust options! I just need to ask Lorcan some questions (as he was on holiday) before I go ahead with it.

Luke picked me up in the M4, which is awesome in every respect, (IIRC you've had the pleasure of driving it.)

It's a nice set up down there and worth the 300 mile round trip, Ian is a lovely guy + Chris and everyone back at Rossiters.

Tengocity · 08-29-2015, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

Cheers, I'm blaming you lot on here! I had the ACS springs fitted and 12mm spacers all round.

Then while I was waiting back at the showroom I started mulling over the exhaust options! I just to ask Lorcan some questions (as he was on holiday) before I go ahead with it.

Luke picked me up in the M4, which is awesome in every respect, (IIRC you've had the pleasure of driving it.)

It's a nice set up down there and worth the 300 mile round trip, Ian is a lovely guy + Chris and everyone back at Rossiters.

Big difference on the springs? I totally understand why there would be on xdrive 3 series, but one would have thought that the standard M5 set up would be ideal already.

And spacers... amazing what difference 1 cm of extra does to the stance of a car!

gtsussex · 08-29-2015, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

Cheers, I'm blaming you lot on here! I had the ACS springs fitted and 12mm spacers all round.

Then while I was waiting back at the showroom I started mulling over the exhaust options! I just need to ask Lorcan some questions (as he was on holiday) before I go ahead with it.

Luke picked me up in the M4, which is awesome in every respect, (IIRC you've had the pleasure of driving it.)

It's a nice set up down there and worth the 300 mile round trip, Ian is a lovely guy + Chris and everyone back at Rossiters.

Yup, couldn't agree more - it's worth the trip and they are all great peeps. That M4 is a bit bonkers - just needs decent set of dampers!! How are you finding your springs? Ian reckoned it was a good thing to do to the M5's when I was chatting with him last visit.

Wills2 · 08-29-2015, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Big difference on the springs? I totally understand why there would be on xdrive 3 series, but one would have thought that the standard M5 set up would be ideal already.

And spacers... amazing what difference 1 cm of extra does to the stance of a car!

Call me a tart but I wanted the 20mm drop as the m5 rides quite high compared to my last M car, I knew the ride wouldn't be compromised due to ACS "fast not hard" philosophy.

And the spacers were of course pure aesthetics, in terms of a review the car rides the same but tackles sweeping A roads in a way it couldn't before it carves into corners with zero roll and feels more four square on the road.

Tengocity · 08-29-2015, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Wills2

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Big difference on the springs? I totally understand why there would be on xdrive 3 series, but one would have thought that the standard M5 set up would be ideal already.

And spacers... amazing what difference 1 cm of extra does to the stance of a car!

Call me a tart but I wanted the 20mm drop as the m5 rides quite high compared to my last M car, I knew the ride wouldn't be compromised due to ACS "fast not hard" philosophy.

And the spacers were of course pure aesthetics, in terms of a review the car rides the same but tackles sweeping A roads in a way it couldn't before it carves into corners with zero roll and feels more four square on the road.

Nothing wrong with getting the aesthetics right!

Nick the Greek · 08-29-2015, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal27

Think you need a big man hug

What with missing Brigand. Lorcan. Your car

Here's a big f30 post hug for you

Lorcan · 09-01-2015, 07:33 AM

Sorry I missed you guys, I am back at my desk today but thanks for the positive reviews

Regarding the M5 suspension, anything BMW can do we can do better

Nick, I never knew you cared...

Wills2 · 09-01-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gtsussex

Yup, couldn't agree more - it's worth the trip and they are all great peeps. That M4 is a bit bonkers - just needs decent set of dampers!! How are you finding your springs? Ian reckoned it was a good thing to do to the M5's when I was chatting with him last visit.

The springs are a real step on from the standard fit items, the biggest gain is one you don't expect, traction has improved hugely the car really digs in and goes, where before it would spin up in 1st and 2nd and squirm in 3rd.

The best £ mod you can make to car as you know, I've ordered the ACS export exhaust today from Lorcan, can't wait!

08-28-2015, 01:58 PM	#1
Tunaz100 New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 330xd M SPORT+ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FORMBY iTrader: (0)	Another chuffed ACS suspension owner We'll after deliberating for ages I had the springs done earlier this week at Darren Wood Stockport, what a revelation wish I'd done it after a month..!! I have travelled from the North West to South Lakes twice this week up the A595 and across Corney Fell and it's like a new car all the bounciness and floatiness has gone, it corners with precision and in Adaptive Sport Mode it handles like a BMW should. I was thinking of a change next year as I was so disappointed in the handling but now I will be keeping it and upgrading the power instead. Another satisfied Schnitzer springs customer! Attached Images __________________ Nov. 14 F30 330D XDrive Black with coral, adaptive suspension, adaptive lights, M Sport+ pack, lumbar support (brilliant much better than Audi pity optional!), Colour Coded M sport kit, ACS Springs etc.
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Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	They are good Is lorcan paying you for this thread ?? __________________
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08-28-2015, 03:13 PM	#6
Paular First Lieutenant 63 Rep 307 Posts Drives: Minerl Grey 435d GC Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	100% agree, makes the car. Wish I had of done it earlier.
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08-28-2015, 04:05 PM	#9
Wills2 Barge driver 8698 Rep 12,440 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I was in Norfolk today....the car is now officially the sweeping A road king! __________________ 730d/Z4C
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08-29-2015, 03:28 AM	#11
Beancounter_74 Colonel 602 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: M140i F20, 449i F33 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	That looks lovely. Love the M's
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08-29-2015, 03:33 AM	#12
skipraider Captain 398 Rep 730 Posts Drives: F31 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Your 330d looks lower than the normal ACS drop in that small picture! Very nice. I love that M5 too
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09-01-2015, 07:33 AM	#19
Lorcan The artist formerly known as AC Schnitzer UK 3610 Rep 4,518 Posts Drives: The Yellow Peril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry I missed you guys, I am back at my desk today but thanks for the positive reviews Regarding the M5 suspension, anything BMW can do we can do better Nick, I never knew you cared...
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