|
|
08-17-2015, 08:39 AM | #24 |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
i noticed the wheel gap was enormous on trying the wheels on. So a drop is on the horizon. I rang BMW to ask about Warranty and they said changing the springs will void it. I also inquired about their own BMW Perfomance/M-Sport suspension which they also replied that they can't retrofit.
I'm considering dropping the car and if i need any warranty work done i will fit back the OEM springs. Does this make sense? Whats the labour duration for Springs swap? |
Appreciate
0
|
08-17-2015, 07:04 PM | #25 |
General
1571
Rep 29,202
Posts |
How did it look when the car was on the ground? When you rise the car the wheels kinda hangs out more.
__________________
F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals | |
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 12:32 AM | #26 |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
Second and third picture was on the ground.
Photo 2 - I stood just in front of the car to take the shot Photo 3 - I was standing by the drivers door to take the shot (its a UK car with the steering on the right) The dealer had told me to install and put the car on the ground which I did. He is still insisting it "looks good" and I'm wondering shouldn't I be the judge of what looks good or not. It's all aesthetics and go me the decision about what looks good is entirely subjective. I might go back to the garage and ask them to install both the fronts. I will probably drive it out of the garage to take a better shot. I only have my phone camera |
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 04:33 AM | #27 | |
General
1571
Rep 29,202
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals | |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 05:07 AM | #28 |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
Booked an appointment to have all the four rims fitted today just to be sure.
Yeah a drop will probably make it look better, but thats currently not an option as i'm under warranty. Car is just a year old and when i enquired from the dealership about drop the first answer i got is "it will void your warranty". i even asked them if they can do it with the M-Sport Suspension/Performance and they said they dont offer such retrofits. Its ireland and dealers can be a bit old school. |
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 05:13 AM | #29 | |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
Quote:
eibach pro kit performance H&R Sports Springs H & R Supersport Springs? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 08:36 AM | #30 |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
Right after a bit of thinking I rang a few BMW dealers to see about the lowering springs.
So i rang AC Schnitzer UK and they gave me a list of BMW dealers that will fit for me. Found one about 100 miles away that will install ACS for me. Happy days. AC-Schitzer springs are more costly than H&R and Eibach but they have a warranty that covers work that my official BMW dealer won't in the eventuality. Safer option When there is a will, there is a way. |
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 08:57 AM | #31 | |
General
1571
Rep 29,202
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals | |
|
Appreciate
2
|
08-18-2015, 12:38 PM | #34 | |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
Quote:
I have uploaded some photos At the wheels installer today opinion was divided, the younger staff thought it looked ok, the older staff felt it was poking a tad bit I have made a booking for lowering with AC Schnitzer springs (because of the warranty they give for Suspension incase BMW balks at warranty repairs) I have about 6 days to return the rim or keep it |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 01:46 PM | #36 | |
General
1571
Rep 29,202
Posts |
Quote:
If the wheels are still on the car, you could park the front wheel on a bump or incline to compress the spring as if it was lowered and then see how much it pokes.
__________________
F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals | |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 01:59 PM | #37 |
Lieutenant
94
Rep 413
Posts |
I don't think you deserve to buy the front wheels fitment problem right away with a brand new rims. Whatever are your plans for lowering the car, the trigger should be your decision, not the dealer's experience issue. Let the dealer replace the fronts. Now you can measure yourself which front ET is the optimal with the given width.
BTW what about the rears? Are you happy with them? The car looks very good with new wheels, hands down. |
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 04:38 PM | #38 | |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 04:46 PM | #39 |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
Thanks Guys. I'm gonna send the fronts back.
The wheels are off. Got a (380gbp for springs and 580gbp for labour) quote for the ACS springs lowering from a BMW dealership who is happy to do the job. So thats locked in as a future mod in a few weeks. I hope to stop the modding at that...or maybe not So far - Speakers/Amp upgrade, tints, wheels and lowering |
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2015, 07:15 AM | #40 |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
Dropped the car on ACS Springs. Less than 24 hours on new springs. Night and day difference in handling and the drive. Still waiting for wheels Last edited by 2tek; 09-15-2015 at 07:31 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2015, 09:59 AM | #42 |
Daddy Wagon
14
Rep 119
Posts |
I'm happy with the drop, just waiting on the 20" Rims now. Super frustrating especially when money has changed hands waiting for goods.
It's almost winter. The winter here doesn't get that bad I don't think any one changes wheels/tires for the winter |
Appreciate
0
|
09-15-2015, 10:02 AM | #43 |
Lieutenant General
9168
Rep 14,521
Posts |
Another month til my wheels r complete so I won't get to ride on them as long with winter creeping up! So I hear ya!
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Tags |
fitting, rf1.1, vertini, wheels |
|
|