OEM Springs Sucks

RumbleJay · 04-15-2012, 10:14 PM

I don't ever recall buying a BMW in the past where the front suspension sits higher than the rear. I mean what is BMW thinking? Received my ACS Springs and can't wait to get it installed. Other than that the car has been great.

tp550i · 04-16-2012, 06:19 AM

Agree. You will be pleased the with the ACS springs, the ride height and spring rate is perfect IMHO

cmhsam · 04-17-2012, 01:56 PM

Did you get the ACS Springs installed? Can you post pics?

jykishan · 04-17-2012, 06:24 PM

I just got my ACS springs installed yesterday..

RumbleJay · 04-17-2012, 08:34 PM

Mine is still at the BMW dealer. I live in a small town so the dealer here have not worked on much F10 so they are taking their time with this one. Once installed will be installing Style 356 20" wheels. 19" just look too small for the car.

ImperialBlue · 04-18-2012, 09:16 AM

How much those springs run for? Wouldnt there be any issues with DDC?

RumbleJay · 04-18-2012, 09:36 AM

Around $600 shipped from CEC in Miami. Shouldn't have any issues.

Jpmory · 04-18-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RumbleJay

Mine is still at the BMW dealer. I live in a small town so the dealer here have not worked on much F10 so they are taking their time with this one. Once installed will be installing Style 356 20" wheels. 19" just look too small for the car.

How much is it going to be lowered by?

RumbleJay · 04-18-2012, 08:35 PM

I believe by 1".

Wow its been 2 full day and my dealer still working on it. I can't believe they would have such a hard time on it after I saw a DIY thread some forum member posted that changed the springs himself.

RumbleJay · 04-19-2012, 07:29 PM

Car definitely feels tighter and not as floaty. Much better but not quite as good as my old E60 550i w/ M sport pkg. Here are the before and after pic:

cmhsam · 04-19-2012, 08:52 PM

Looks good. Makes me want to drop mine

Jpmory · 04-20-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RumbleJay

Car definitely feels tighter and not as floaty. Much better but not quite as good as my old E60 550i w/ M sport pkg. Here are the before and after pic:

Looks great!

RumbleJay · 04-21-2012, 11:28 PM

richard313 · 04-22-2012, 11:03 PM

I too prefer the steering/suspension feel on my E60 550 M-sport more.

Vinfast · 04-23-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by richard313

I too prefer the steering/suspension feel on my E60 550 M-sport more.

I agree 100%!!!!

remmib · 04-23-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RumbleJay

Great, new wheels coming?!?

top6491 · 04-23-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RumbleJay

Mine is still at the BMW dealer. I live in a small town so the dealer here have not worked on much F10 so they are taking their time with this one. Once installed will be installing Style 356 20" wheels. 19" just look too small for the car.

So by having the dealer do it does that retain the warranty on the shocks? How much did they charge?

RumbleJay · 04-23-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Great, new wheels coming?!?

Yep have OEM BMW Style 356 20" wheels sitting in the garage waiting to be installed once I get my tires shipped from TireRacks and for the springs to settled in a bit.

RumbleJay · 04-23-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by top6491

So by having the dealer do it does that retain the warranty on the shocks? How much did they charge?

I had BMW dealer do the job because I don't have many choices where I live plus I'd figured if issues arise in the future and its installation related they would most likely cover it under warranty to cover their ass. The dealer originally quoted me 8.5 hrs for the job but settled with charging me for 6 hrs. The technician who did the installed drives a Z4M and he took his time 3 days actually so I feel confident he did a good job.

RumbleJay · 04-23-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Great, new wheels coming?!?

Really digging the new M5/M6 wheels. May keep the 356 as a winter set with all season tires when the new M5/M6 wheels come out.

BigMikeTwn · 04-23-2012, 08:00 PM

wow, three days?! It took a whole 1.5 hours to get mine installed... Looks good though!

RumbleJay · 04-23-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMikeTwn

wow, three days?! It took a whole 1.5 hours to get mine installed... Looks good though!

I think it was his first F10 550i spring install. I didn't want to rush him if you know what I mean.

04-15-2012, 10:14 PM	#1
RumbleJay Private Drives: 2011 BMW f10 550i M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wahoo, Virginia Posts: 97 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 Vert 6 spd [0.00] 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	OEM Springs Sucks I don't ever recall buying a BMW in the past where the front suspension sits higher than the rear. I mean what is BMW thinking? Received my ACS Springs and can't wait to get it installed. Other than that the car has been great. Attached Images
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04-16-2012, 06:19 AM	#2
tp550i Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 550i Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 261 iTrader: (0) Garage List '11 550i [5.00] '69 Camaro [4.75]	Agree. You will be pleased the with the ACS springs, the ride height and spring rate is perfect IMHO __________________ F10 550i Space Gray \| Dinan Stage 5 \| Eisenmann Race \| ACS springs \| P3 VIDI \| 20" Ferric Grey 312 - Michelin PSS

04-17-2012, 06:24 PM	#4
jykishan vroom vroom Drives: 2011 550i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 86 iTrader: (1)	I just got my ACS springs installed yesterday.. Attached Images

04-18-2012, 09:16 AM	#6
ImperialBlue First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 535XI-M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: nj Posts: 302 iTrader: (1)	How much those springs run for? Wouldnt there be any issues with DDC? __________________ 2012 535XI-M Sport, ImperialBlue, Oyster/Black-NAPPA, Anthracite Wood, Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Pkg, Premium Sound, Driver Asst Pkg, Tech Pkg, SAT, Ceramic, HUD, Top View, Side View Cameras, BMW Apps, Convenience Service. Mods::BMW Plus:CQuartz:XpelUltimate:AirBlue80:Euro Spoiler:WeatherTech

04-19-2012, 07:29 PM	#10
RumbleJay Private Drives: 2011 BMW f10 550i M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wahoo, Virginia Posts: 97 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 Vert 6 spd [0.00] 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	ACS finally installed Car definitely feels tighter and not as floaty. Much better but not quite as good as my old E60 550i w/ M sport pkg. Here are the before and after pic: Attached Images

04-17-2012, 01:56 PM	#3
cmhsam Major Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,267 iTrader: (0)	Did you get the ACS Springs installed? Can you post pics?

04-17-2012, 08:34 PM	#5
RumbleJay Private Drives: 2011 BMW f10 550i M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wahoo, Virginia Posts: 97 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 Vert 6 spd [0.00] 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	Mine is still at the BMW dealer. I live in a small town so the dealer here have not worked on much F10 so they are taking their time with this one. Once installed will be installing Style 356 20" wheels. 19" just look too small for the car.

04-18-2012, 09:36 AM	#7
RumbleJay Private Drives: 2011 BMW f10 550i M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wahoo, Virginia Posts: 97 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 Vert 6 spd [0.00] 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	Around $600 shipped from CEC in Miami. Shouldn't have any issues.

04-18-2012, 08:35 PM	#9
RumbleJay Private Drives: 2011 BMW f10 550i M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wahoo, Virginia Posts: 97 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 Vert 6 spd [0.00] 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	I believe by 1". Wow its been 2 full day and my dealer still working on it. I can't believe they would have such a hard time on it after I saw a DIY thread some forum member posted that changed the springs himself.

04-19-2012, 08:52 PM	#11
cmhsam Major Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,267 iTrader: (0)	Looks good. Makes me want to drop mine

04-21-2012, 11:28 PM	#13
RumbleJay Private Drives: 2011 BMW f10 550i M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wahoo, Virginia Posts: 97 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2003 BMW M3 Vert 6 spd [0.00] 2011 BMW 550i M Sport [0.00]	ACS drop and CF Hammann Style Lip Spoiler Attached Images

04-22-2012, 11:03 PM	#14
richard313 First Lieutenant Drives: F10 535xi M-sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 604 Posts: 304 iTrader: (0)	I too prefer the steering/suspension feel on my E60 550 M-sport more.

04-23-2012, 08:00 PM	#21
BigMikeTwn Private Drives: BMW 523i F10 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 79 iTrader: (0)	wow, three days?! It took a whole 1.5 hours to get mine installed... Looks good though!

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