12-02-2015, 08:20 AM | #1 |
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ACS Spring kit. The Rossiters way..
I thought I’d get a good few miles under its belt before commenting. So after 2000 miles have passed since the ACS spring kit was fitted by Rossiters.
Here goes The look..The lower ride height speaks for itself. I’ll let you make up your own minds. The ride.. It feels ever so slightly firmer, but in no way nasty or a unpleasant. The handling.. The turn in is much sharper with less body roll and diving under braking. If I’m completely honest the first few miles concerned me and the straight ahead feel through the steering wheel was vague. But I thought to myself, all four corners had been disturbed and it needed time to too settle. Although it took longer than I had thought. It has now settled down to a much nice and more BMW feeling car. The Visit… The day was great. Made to feel very welcome by Lorcan, WiFi coffee and a unexpected loan car so I could kill some time in the surrounding areas. Nice touch that and thanks again. In summery.. A great day out, meeting proper people who care about their work. The overall install went very smoothly, as said already the loan car made the day very pleasant. Good to meet Lorcan and the team. And great value for money IMO. Thanks Everyone involved.
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12-02-2015, 08:38 AM | #4 |
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I laugh when I see a standard "before" photo, it just looks so wrong, but it looks fantastic in the 2nd pic, just like mine
Zippeh, Halliwell jones chester are an ACS dealer |
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12-02-2015, 08:41 AM | #5 |
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That looks loads better. Glad you are happy with it and good write-up.
On the list for me but will be next year now......
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12-02-2015, 08:46 AM | #6 |
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Yeah but I'd have to buy the springs from them too, so would miss out on the forum discount!
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I spoke to HJ in Chester last week and they said they would no longer do them...... (as in fit the springs)
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12-02-2015, 08:51 AM | #8 |
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Not forgetting Lorcan taking you for a slap up lunch, finished off with a couple of Norfolk hookers.
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12-02-2015, 08:59 AM | #12 |
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But I didn't have the RS kit. You're not telling me it was Chris in his Gimp outfit?
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You can always order the springs direct from Lorcan with the discount then get a local garage to fit as it's only replacing springs so not hard to do, then sort out your own wheel alignment check.
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Spoke to Louis - said they no longer did it as not BMW approved.
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Oh yes, have to go for the full works before you get THE complete Norfolk hospitality package
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RS = Right Slapper, yes ?
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12-02-2015, 09:58 AM | #17 |
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OP, that looks soo much better.
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12-02-2015, 10:07 AM | #18 |
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I would have liked a bit more drop to the front. maybe another 5.00mm. But I'm happy.
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