Eibach vs AC Schnitzer springs

indus · 12-02-2010, 01:18 PM

Eibach ones are £220 and the ACS ones are £400. Are the ACS ones worth the extra money?

perisak · 12-08-2010, 12:10 PM

I would go for ACS, I think they have tested it more to be exact right.

mrbenyong · 08-14-2011, 05:03 AM

You should find out who makes ac ones. If I'm not mistaken it's eibach that makes ac springs. Like how bilstien makes m tech springs for bmw!

jlgwu · 08-14-2011, 06:51 AM

Yes....Eibach does mfg for ACS. However, note that the Eibach springs are not the same as the ACS springs. Eibach makes the springs to ACS standards. The drop is a bit less on the ACS springs and in my opinion, feels and looks perfect on my car. All the testing that ACS has done on their springs really shows IMO.

As a reference, the ACS springs cost $445 in the US. I'm in Canada but it was much cheaper to order from the US.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbenyong

You should find out who makes ac ones. If I'm not mistaken it's eibach that makes ac springs. Like how bilstien makes m tech springs for bmw!

mrbenyong · 08-15-2011, 04:55 AM

Oh tq for the info, glad u mentioned that the ac drops more, personally I don't like lowering too much, so I might stick with eibach (stupid car parks n roads don't permit a low car)

CL-F10 · 08-15-2011, 06:53 AM

Anyone tested these? I am planning on just a slight drop. I m keen on lowering my car by only 1" front

pyramid · 08-15-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbenyong

Oh tq for the info, glad u mentioned that the ac drops more, personally I don't like lowering too much, so I might stick with eibach (stupid car parks n roads don't permit a low car)

I believe he mentioned ACS drops LESS

pyramid · 08-15-2011, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CL-F10

Anyone tested these? I am planning on just a slight drop. I m keen on lowering my car by only 1" front

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=560205

jlgwu · 08-16-2011, 09:44 AM

You misunderstand. ACS drops the car less than the Eibach.

ACS drops the car by 25mm (1") while the Eibach drops the car by 33mm (1.3").

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbenyong

Oh tq for the info, glad u mentioned that the ac drops more, personally I don't like lowering too much, so I might stick with eibach (stupid car parks n roads don't permit a low car)

ausfahrt · 08-16-2011, 06:56 PM

Anybody know where I can buy a set of Eibach here in the US? I checked Tire Rack and it say's it's in development and it's not available.

tp550i · 08-16-2011, 08:35 PM

I called Eibach US direct about 2 weeks ago and they said the same thing - under development. They are available in other markets since they have several manufacturing facilities.

ausfahrt · 08-17-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tp550i

I called Eibach US direct about 2 weeks ago and they said the same thing - under development. They are available in other markets since they have several manufacturing facilities.

Thanks, that was my next thing to do. I might have to go with ACS then. But the H&R's dont look to bad. The front will be a little low but it's not bad at all.

mrbenyong · 08-22-2011, 09:03 AM

I have read that the h&r springs doesn't work well with the stock dampers at high speed bumps from other threads. Also I don't like H&R bc it's too low making it very inconvenient.

Mattar · 08-30-2011, 12:22 PM

So all in all are the AC's the most conservative drop ?

mrbenyong · 10-04-2011, 10:34 PM

yup i made a mistake, thanks for correcting. i think in the end ACS is better for everyone in general. i mean for people who generally have to go places with their car and not want it scratching everything.

delvek · 10-05-2011, 01:31 AM

I think the reputation of ACS steered me to go with them. I was less interested in look and more interested in functionality. I love my ACS springs from 0 to 160!

ajherran · 10-06-2011, 07:12 PM

I just received a Fedex email confirmation of pickup of my ACS springs from California. Can't wait to put them on!

mlai · 10-10-2011, 08:53 PM

I just moved from Eibach to ACS with my 550i. ACS does feel noticeably firmer than Eibach. But it has only been a day so only time will tell.....

mlai · 10-30-2011, 09:55 AM

It has been a couple of weeks since I put on the ACS springs and took off the Eibachs. Tonight, I finally took my 550i out for a proper test drive at a curvy mountain road (for the Hong Kong members, the notorious TMS

)

Many consecutive turns and tight near-hairpins. I had my F10 in SPORT mode all the time. All I can say is WOW

The car is a real sport sedan! Very planted even at speed in excess of 80km/h for most turns!

I had my friend drive it back down and he cannot believe the F10 handles that well! Very confident at every corner like it is on rails! Verdict is that it is definitely not a 3, but the F10 handles like it is somewhat smaller than it looks!

But then, I do have DHP and IAS

and I have PSS on. So your mileague may vary. But all in all, way better than the Eibach before!

So there you go! Put on ACS and PSS! The F10 handles great with those!

grimlock · 10-30-2011, 12:29 PM

I will join you soon, as soon as I get the springs in.. then we can see how much is DHP/IAS and how much is springs/tires/engine

mlai · 10-30-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimlock

I will join you soon, as soon as I get the springs in.. then we can see how much is DHP/IAS and how much is springs/tires/engine

You are going to put on ACS? Don't like my Eibachs?

BMWMB · 10-31-2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlai

It has been a couple of weeks since I put on the ACS springs and took off the Eibachs.

Do you have pics of your car with the ACS lowering?

12-02-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
indus Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	Eibach vs AC Schnitzer springs Eibach ones are £220 and the ACS ones are £400. Are the ACS ones worth the extra money? __________________ E60 M5
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12-08-2010, 12:10 PM	#2
perisak Private Drives: 535d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	I would go for ACS, I think they have tested it more to be exact right. Last edited by perisak; 12-09-2010 at 03:15 AM.

08-15-2011, 06:53 AM	#6
CL-F10 Registered Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brunei Darussalam Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	H Anyone tested these? I am planning on just a slight drop. I m keen on lowering my car by only 1" front

08-16-2011, 06:56 PM	#10
ausfahrt Private Drives: 325i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: misery Posts: 92 iTrader: (0)	Re: Eibach Anybody know where I can buy a set of Eibach here in the US? I checked Tire Rack and it say's it's in development and it's not available.

08-16-2011, 08:35 PM	#11
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]	I called Eibach US direct about 2 weeks ago and they said the same thing - under development. They are available in other markets since they have several manufacturing facilities. __________________ F10 550i Space Gray \| Dinan Stage 5 \| Eisenmann Race \| ACS springs \| P3 VIDI \| 20" Ferric Grey 312 - Michelin PSS

08-14-2011, 05:03 AM	#3
mrbenyong Trying to make the best of the 325 Drives: F10 535i 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Malaysia Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	You should find out who makes ac ones. If I'm not mistaken it's eibach that makes ac springs. Like how bilstien makes m tech springs for bmw!

08-15-2011, 04:55 AM	#5
mrbenyong Trying to make the best of the 325 Drives: F10 535i 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Malaysia Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	Oh tq for the info, glad u mentioned that the ac drops more, personally I don't like lowering too much, so I might stick with eibach (stupid car parks n roads don't permit a low car)

08-22-2011, 09:03 AM	#13
mrbenyong Trying to make the best of the 325 Drives: F10 535i 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Malaysia Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	I have read that the h&r springs doesn't work well with the stock dampers at high speed bumps from other threads. Also I don't like H&R bc it's too low making it very inconvenient.

08-30-2011, 12:22 PM	#14
Mattar New Member Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	So all in all are the AC's the most conservative drop ?

10-04-2011, 10:34 PM	#15
mrbenyong Trying to make the best of the 325 Drives: F10 535i 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Malaysia Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	yup i made a mistake, thanks for correcting. i think in the end ACS is better for everyone in general. i mean for people who generally have to go places with their car and not want it scratching everything.

10-05-2011, 01:31 AM	#16
delvek Major Drives: F10 550i Msport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rhineland, Germany Posts: 1,130 iTrader: (0)	I think the reputation of ACS steered me to go with them. I was less interested in look and more interested in functionality. I love my ACS springs from 0 to 160! __________________ 2011 550i M-sport:Mods: Hartge ECU (490hp/497ps@5500rp 531ft-lb/720Nm@2000rpm), ACSchnitzer suspension, ACSchnitzer sport exhaust, Msport Spoiler, Shadowline Grille, Color matched front reflectors, dvdinmotion. MyBavarianBeast: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530637 Future: 2014 F82 M4

10-06-2011, 07:12 PM	#17
ajherran Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW 535i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	I just received a Fedex email confirmation of pickup of my ACS springs from California. Can't wait to put them on! __________________

10-10-2011, 08:53 PM	#18
mlai Colonel Drives: 650GC/Vellfire/E93 M3 Cab Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,203 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F06 650i G ... [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 Cabriol ... [5.00]	I just moved from Eibach to ACS with my 550i. ACS does feel noticeably firmer than Eibach. But it has only been a day so only time will tell..... __________________ F06 650i Gran Coupe Ruby Black/Dakota Cinamon- 2012-10-12 Adaptive Drive/IAS/Surround View/Adaptive LED/Comfort Seats/BMW 356 Liquid Black/Michelin PSS 245/35R20-285/30R20 E93 M3 Cabriolet Satin Pearl White/CR - 2012/03/12 Bilstein PSS10/ Michelin PSS 245/35R19-265/35R19 Brembo GT 2011 F10 550i M Sport - Retired

10-30-2011, 09:55 AM	#19
mlai Colonel Drives: 650GC/Vellfire/E93 M3 Cab Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,203 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F06 650i G ... [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 Cabriol ... [5.00]	It has been a couple of weeks since I put on the ACS springs and took off the Eibachs. Tonight, I finally took my 550i out for a proper test drive at a curvy mountain road (for the Hong Kong members, the notorious TMS) Many consecutive turns and tight near-hairpins. I had my F10 in SPORT mode all the time. All I can say is WOW The car is a real sport sedan! Very planted even at speed in excess of 80km/h for most turns! I had my friend drive it back down and he cannot believe the F10 handles that well! Very confident at every corner like it is on rails! Verdict is that it is definitely not a 3, but the F10 handles like it is somewhat smaller than it looks! But then, I do have DHP and IAS and I have PSS on. So your mileague may vary. But all in all, way better than the Eibach before! So there you go! Put on ACS and PSS! The F10 handles great with those! __________________ F06 650i Gran Coupe Ruby Black/Dakota Cinamon- 2012-10-12 Adaptive Drive/IAS/Surround View/Adaptive LED/Comfort Seats/BMW 356 Liquid Black/Michelin PSS 245/35R20-285/30R20 E93 M3 Cabriolet Satin Pearl White/CR - 2012/03/12 Bilstein PSS10/ Michelin PSS 245/35R19-265/35R19 Brembo GT 2011 F10 550i M Sport - Retired

10-30-2011, 12:29 PM	#20
grimlock Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,531 iTrader: (0)	I will join you soon, as soon as I get the springs in.. then we can see how much is DHP/IAS and how much is springs/tires/engine

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