ACS Spring kit. The Rossiters way..

creepy coupe · 12-02-2015, 08:20 AM

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.

simon. · 12-02-2015, 08:22 AM

Looks 10X better

Zippeh · 12-02-2015, 08:37 AM

Oh I want this for mine

John435D · 12-02-2015, 08:38 AM

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

Rukka · 12-02-2015, 08:41 AM

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......

Zippeh · 12-02-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by John435D

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

Yeah but I'd have to buy the springs from them too, so would miss out on the forum discount!

Rukka · 12-02-2015, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John435D

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

I spoke to HJ in Chester last week and they said they would no longer do them...... (as in fit the springs)

creepy coupe · 12-02-2015, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zippeh

Yeah but I'd have to buy the springs from them too, so would miss out on the forum discount!

Not forgetting Lorcan taking you for a slap up lunch, finished off with a couple of Norfolk hookers.

Lorcan · 12-02-2015, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rukka

I spoke to HJ in Chester last week and they said they would no longer do them...... (as in fit the springs)

Did you speak to Louis McCallow or someone else?

Lorcan · 12-02-2015, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Not forgetting Lorcan taking you for a slap up lunch, finished off with a couple of Norfolk hookers.

You only get that with the RS suspension, right Guy?

Zippeh · 12-02-2015, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rukka

I spoke to HJ in Chester last week and they said they would no longer do them...... (as in fit the springs)

They said to me they wouldn't fit any parts I provided. I didn't think to ask if they could source the springs.

creepy coupe · 12-02-2015, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorcan

You only get that with the RS suspension, right Guy?

But I didn't have the RS kit. You're not telling me it was Chris in his Gimp outfit?

John435D · 12-02-2015, 08:59 AM

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.

Rukka · 12-02-2015, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorcan

Did you speak to Louis McCallow or someone else?

Spoke to Louis - said they no longer did it as not BMW approved.

gtsussex · 12-02-2015, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorcan

You only get that with the RS suspension, right Guy?

Oh yes, have to go for the full works before you get THE complete Norfolk hospitality package

Watsey · 12-02-2015, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorcan

You only get that with the RS suspension, right Guy?

RS = Right Slapper, yes ?

Watsey · 12-02-2015, 09:58 AM

OP, that looks soo much better.

creepy coupe · 12-02-2015, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Watsey

OP, that looks soo much better.

I would have liked a bit more drop to the front. maybe another 5.00mm. But I'm happy.

teaston · 12-02-2015, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John435D

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.

Or fit them yourself, it's pretty straightforward!

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