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08-18-2012, 11:03 PM | #1 |
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Wednesday night, with the help of PSUSMU, I got the AC Schnitzer springs installed on my 535i Sport. After driving for a couple of days I can report that these springs have completely changed how the car drives and feels on the road. I run 21" Alpina wheels and the ride with the ACS Springs is still better than it was with the stock 19" wheels and RFT the Sport Package comes with.
I understand the car will settle over the next week and may be sit lower in a few days, but the photos below were taken two days after the installation. I am already pretty happy with the drop, in fact, I hope the car does not drop much more. Sorry for the phone photos. jo
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08-19-2012, 01:22 AM | #3 |
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Ur car looks much better now. I knew you gone a like it.
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08-19-2012, 05:25 AM | #5 |
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Looks so much better, I great thay it's drives better too.
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08-19-2012, 01:44 PM | #6 |
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I know, it took a little while to get them installed. Having my first baby has tempered a bit my determination to go as aggressive as I would have before, but now that I did, I could not be happier!
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José Tohá ---------------------------------Chilean Architect, Living in Washington, DC. PRESENT: F10 535I Sport, Alpina 21" wheels, AC Schnitzer springs, M5 Grill. PAST: E63, E39 (2), E34 (2), E36, E24, E30 (2) |
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I do too!! I was a bit concerned about going to 21" but it has proven to be very comfortable with non-RFT.
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José Tohá ---------------------------------Chilean Architect, Living in Washington, DC. PRESENT: F10 535I Sport, Alpina 21" wheels, AC Schnitzer springs, M5 Grill. PAST: E63, E39 (2), E34 (2), E36, E24, E30 (2) |
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Thanks you, now I move on to the front and rear spoiler. I am between going full Alpina, M Sport or M5 Replica. I am not a big fun of replica stuff or trying to look like an M car, but I simply love the design of that M5 front bumper/spoiler. Now that they have hit the market, I am having a hard time avoiding temptation. We'll see.
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Nice set of wheels
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Your car is already as classy-clean as it is due to your 21" Alpina classic wheels and I'd say go with full Alpina . But in order to have a complete look (more proper), you need to have the Alpina rear bumper diffuser as well not just the front spoiler. I personally couldn't find any info on the rear bumper diffuser anywhere at Alpina website or at the catalog. I wonder if the diffuser is not for sale? Anyone could shed some lights here? Again, nicely done, Sir! |
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Apparently the rear diffuser is not available from Alpina. You can get the front and rear
trunk spoilers through the factory though. Too bad, as I think the rear diffuser is much better looking than the front spoiler. Thanks for the complements on the car. Quote:
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agree... it's too bad that the rear diffuser is not for sale but; on my way back home from work I bumped into a sophisto grey f10 with alpina wheels just like yours but it has an alpina front spoiler sans the rear diffuser. looks really nice in person |
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08-31-2012, 11:14 AM | #18 |
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I already thought she looked awesome before the drop....now she's MORE AWESOME!!
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Where can I order the AC Schnitzer springs? I've searched the internet endlessly and cannot find a dealer?
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Here you go. This where I ordered them from. Make sure they get the right ones for your car. X Drive and engine size make a difference.
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