Lowered

skipraider · 09-17-2017, 10:40 AM

Eventually got the car lowered after changing to an insurance company that aren't taking my pants down for fitting the springs.

I went for the Eibach springs in the end as i preferred the way they sit compared to the ACS (although i think the latest version of the ACS are now lower at the front). The main thing for me was that i didn't want the ride comfort to suffer too much, and I'm pleased to say i'm impressed with the comfort, and haven't noticed any deterioration in ride quality.

I budgeted around £600 originally to get it all sorted but ended up costing about half that which was a bonus, although I still need to get a 4 wheel alignment check done.

Some pictures, I’m still hoping it will settle down a bit more than this.

Dr Forinor · 09-17-2017, 10:43 AM

Very nice, I like how that sits.

In terms of handling performance, would there be much between Eibach and ACS springs?

UKF30 · 09-17-2017, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipraider

Eventually got the car lowered after changing to an insurance company that aren't taking my pants down for fitting the springs.

I went for the Eibach springs in the end as i preferred the way they sit compared to the ACS (although i think the latest version of the ACS are now lower at the front). The main thing for me was that i didn't want the ride comfort to suffer too much, and I'm pleased to say i'm impressed with the comfort, and haven't noticed any deterioration in ride quality.

I budgeted around £600 originally to get it all sorted but ended up costing about half that which was a bonus, although I still need to get a 4 wheel alignment check done.

Some pictures, I’m still hoping it will settle down a bit more than this.

Very nice and clean wagon mate

I have Eibach springs as well and they are great .

Rbrown · 09-17-2017, 10:46 AM

Looks good!

Enjoy the new (improved!) ride.

B58_Touring · 09-17-2017, 01:54 PM

Looks great, how much of a drop where the springs? The wagons look great with a subtle drop and I was thinking of fitting the ACS ones to mine when it arrives. A set of spacers on there and the wheels would fill the arches nicely I would say

skipraider · 09-17-2017, 04:02 PM

Cheers. I think the drop is 20-25mm from what I remember, with the front being 5mm lower.

09-17-2017, 10:40 AM	#1
skipraider Captain 398 Rep 730 Posts Drives: F31 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Lowered Eventually got the car lowered after changing to an insurance company that aren't taking my pants down for fitting the springs. I went for the Eibach springs in the end as i preferred the way they sit compared to the ACS (although i think the latest version of the ACS are now lower at the front). The main thing for me was that i didn't want the ride comfort to suffer too much, and I'm pleased to say i'm impressed with the comfort, and haven't noticed any deterioration in ride quality. I budgeted around £600 originally to get it all sorted but ended up costing about half that which was a bonus, although I still need to get a 4 wheel alignment check done. Some pictures, I’m still hoping it will settle down a bit more than this. Attached Images __________________ F31 2015 BMW 335i - Manual
	Appreciate 3 UKF302524.00 Rbrown2765.50 Gixerste191.00 Tweet Quote

09-17-2017, 10:43 AM	#2
Dr Forinor Captain 266 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 335d Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Abrdn/Dund iTrader: (0)	Very nice, I like how that sits. In terms of handling performance, would there be much between Eibach and ACS springs? __________________ Coding. LED Front Fogs. DIY Driver Glovebox. KW Street Comfort. 15mm Rear ARB. Tarox SS Brake Lines. Motorwerks Remap. DIY Rear 12v Socket. M Performance Discs. Tarox Strada Pads. Spacers (10mm & 12mm). Head Unit USB Cable. Rear Diffuser. Rear Light Tints. Non RFTs.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-17-2017, 10:46 AM	#4
Rbrown Brigadier General 2766 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Looks good! Enjoy the new (improved!) ride.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-17-2017, 01:54 PM	#5
B58_Touring Captain 876 Rep 836 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Co. Durham iTrader: (0) Garage List 2002 BMW E46 M3 [0.00] 2018 BMW 340i Touring [0.00]	Looks great, how much of a drop where the springs? The wagons look great with a subtle drop and I was thinking of fitting the ACS ones to mine when it arrives. A set of spacers on there and the wheels would fill the arches nicely I would say __________________ F31 340i Progress thread E46 M3 Progress thread Instagram - B58_Touring
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-17-2017, 04:02 PM	#6
skipraider Captain 398 Rep 730 Posts Drives: F31 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Cheers. I think the drop is 20-25mm from what I remember, with the front being 5mm lower.
	Appreciate 0 Quote