Lowering Springs

RC3 · 03-15-2011, 10:15 AM

thanks for your confirmation, ksquare.

how's the springs after settling down. any more drop?

ksquare · 03-18-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RC3

thanks for your confirmation, ksquare.

how's the springs after settling down. any more drop?

i didnt notice any further drop. if any, it would have been very subtle. i do notice that it is stiffer, especially when going over potholes.

One point i do notice though for everyone, if you get your shocks and springs changed outside of BMW, the installers dont normally send it for inspection. friends from the e90 forum did that. Maybe Kfiend can confirm this as well.

but if you change your shocks at bmw, be prepared to part company with your baby for at least 1.5 months. But no problem if only springs.

RC3 · 03-18-2011, 10:21 AM

kfiend disappeared, man.

what do you mean by "part company"?

ksquare · 03-18-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RC3

kfiend disappeared, man.

what do you mean by "part company"?

meaning your baby will be stuck with the inspection authorities for 1.5 months. you will not be able to drive, unless mlai lends you his 135!

thats what my service advisor told me if my car need to be inspected.

mlai · 03-18-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ksquare

meaning your baby will be stuck with the inspection authorities for 1.5 months. you will not be able to drive, unless mlai lends you his 135!

thats what my service advisor told me if my car need to be inspected.

Your SA is pulling your leg...... Govt inspections don't take that long..... And the 135i is nothing compared to an F10

grimlock · 03-20-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mlai

Your SA is pulling your leg...... Govt inspections don't take that long..... And the 135i is nothing compared to an F10

The 135i is your 'loaner'

koby · 04-13-2011, 09:59 PM

guys latest update from BMW is they now require the vehicle to be re-inspected by govt if they install the springs. they are saying its a new policy and that they dont want to be "responsible" for unauthorized modifications.

ACS was quoted $4800 for spring only.

SuiDO · 04-13-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by koby

guys latest update from BMW is they now require the vehicle to be re-inspected by govt if they install the springs. they are saying its a new policy and that they dont want to be "responsible" for unauthorized modifications.

ACS was quoted $4800 for spring only.

Really? I've just upgraded to AC springs for my 5GT on 28 March by BMW HK. Luckily, the new policy was not in effect. I can feel the ride is much stiffer and better in control when doing the corner. A worthwhile springs!

RC3 · 04-14-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by koby

guys latest update from BMW is they now require the vehicle to be re-inspected by govt if they install the springs. they are saying its a new policy and that they dont want to be "responsible" for unauthorized modifications.

ACS was quoted $4800 for spring only.

Really? That's not too good. I don't think there will be anything wrong for the suspension in one or two year times anyway even with the aftermarket springs swap. They are making a big fuzz out of it.

Also, for all of these springs, the max. drop is only more than one inch or so. It's not slammed to no wheel gap. The cop will never notice. My springs are settled already, still have 2 fingers gap. Big deal for BMW.

I kept the stock springs so anything wrong I just swap them back. Dealer won't even know.

koby · 04-14-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jmpng

Really? I've just upgraded to AC springs for my 5GT on 28 March by BMW HK. Luckily, the new policy was not in effect. I can feel the ride is much stiffer and better in control when doing the corner. A worthwhile springs!

lucky you! i think i just missed it then... really wanted the bmw installation service... at least the car is being taken apart by someone who knows....

RC3 · 04-14-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by koby

lucky you! i think i just missed it then... really wanted the bmw installation service... at least the car is being taken apart by someone who knows....

Bro, the springs swapping is really no big deal. As long as you get a competent installer. Just don't be like me, tried a new shop who is not too familiar with. I know quite a few shops who have swapped many F10s already.

Also, the GT only has to swap 2 springs vs. 4 springs for ours. Ksquare is so fortunate that he got a good deal. Spending +$10k for the ACS springs for our F10 is a bit costly IMO.

grimlock · 04-14-2011, 09:59 AM

There goes the dealer option, makes sense in retrospect, they can't compete with the outside on price, and springs swaps r quite labor intensive, so they don't make much money, and now legal responsibility, better they just stick to the 'harder' higher margin stuff.
Too bad for us, one less option, and safer install for not a bad price.

koby · 04-15-2011, 08:40 AM

any experienced shops to recommend?

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Originally Posted by RC3

Bro, the springs swapping is really no big deal. As long as you get a competent installer. Just don't be like me, tried a new shop who is not too familiar with. I know quite a few shops who have swapped many F10s already.

Also, the GT only has to swap 2 springs vs. 4 springs for ours. Ksquare is so fortunate that he got a good deal. Spending +$10k for the ACS springs for our F10 is a bit costly IMO.

RC3 · 04-15-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by koby

any experienced shops to recommend?

Try TW Autosports, Dyip had his installed there.

Or Sing Fai at Hung Hum, E60 addicts done lot of works there.

Jacky328 · 05-31-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chiver

OK guys. Made the plunge and ordered the ACS springs. Will take a month or so before they arrive.

Hi Chiver, how's the ACS ride, drop and need it Govt's inspection?

RC3 · 05-31-2011, 08:59 AM

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Hi Chiver, how's the ACS ride, drop and need it Govt's inspection?

Jacky, Chiver went with the H&R instead since he didn't wanna bother with the dealer's mandatory govt inspection.

Jacky328 · 05-31-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RC3

Jacky, Chiver went with the H&R instead since he didn't wanna bother with the dealer's mandatory govt inspection.

Oh I should see the other thread before ask, thanks RC3
Today I ask the guy from TW maintenance dept and he didn't tell me it has to be Govt inspection

I will ask him tomorrow

Btw, the price of installation is seems reasonable @ $3800,, adding ACS,$4790

RC3 · 05-31-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacky328

Oh I should see the other thread before ask, thanks RC3
Today I ask the guy from TW maintenance dept and he didn't tell me it has to be Govt inspection

I will ask him tomorrow

Btw, the price of installation is seems reasonable @ $3800,, adding ACS,$4790

Price seems alright. You plan to get the ACS? Need to pay FRT?

chiver · 05-31-2011, 06:58 PM

When I initially ordered the acs I was told they did not have stock and it would take one to two months to get. By that time it was likely bmwhk would require a inspection so that why I went with the H&R. Pretty happy with the choice but still deciding whether the drop is too low.

rurujojo · 05-31-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chiver

When I initially ordered the acs I was told they did not have stock and it would take one to two months to get. By that time it was likely bmwhk would require a inspection so that why I went with the H&R. Pretty happy with the choice but still deciding whether the drop is too low.

BMWHK cannot be understood

. as chiver said, the first excuse is no stock. so i told them i could wait for the stock. Later, they called me that they have no relevant document from ACS for govt inspection, they said they did not know when they will have the required document. so it will be a long long long time to wait.

Jacky328 · 05-31-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RC3

Price seems alright. You plan to get the ACS? Need to pay FRT?

No, it will 6 months(after parts delivery) la.....

Today, received quotation included Minor parts total: $8818.
(Excluded Alignment)
And there is definitely NO need for Govt inspection.

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grimlock Colonel 716 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: F10 N52B30@255PS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	There goes the dealer option, makes sense in retrospect, they can't compete with the outside on price, and springs swaps r quite labor intensive, so they don't make much money, and now legal responsibility, better they just stick to the 'harder' higher margin stuff. Too bad for us, one less option, and safer install for not a bad price.
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