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      04-27-2015, 07:15 AM   #1
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ACS springs on F30 with base suspension.

I decided to go for the AC Schnitzer springs on my base suspension F30. Now the car has much nicer stance than the SUV style ride height with base springs. The ride is slightly firmer without being too harsh. My dad has a 325d with M Sport suspension, and the ride quality is about the same except for the sharpest bumps which can be felt more in my car. Body control is much improved over base springs and slightly better than the M Sport as well (imho). Overall, I'm very satisfied with the ACS springs on my car with the base shock absorbers.
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Here's a photo of the wheel gaps before and after the installation of the ACS Springs. The front dropped about 1.1" and 0.9" for the rear.
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Looks great!
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Here's a photo of the wheel gaps before and after the installation of the ACS Springs. The front dropped about 1.1" and 0.9" for the rear.
Thank you for posting the review and the pictures. Always nice when someone does this!
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huge improvement. glad you like them
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Looks nice...is that Sport springs or Race?
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Here's a photo of the wheel gaps before and after the installation of the ACS Springs. The front dropped about 1.1" and 0.9" for the rear.
your car is non-xdrive? That's a big drop.
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Looks nice...is that Sport springs or Race?
Just the regular sport springs (that's the only type offered here).
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your car is non-xdrive? That's a big drop.
Not an X-drive, but the M Sport cars here come with no-line suspension comparing to stateside models.
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Here's an update with the ride height settled and aftermarket wheels installed.
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I like it!!
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