Are you lowered? If so, PLEASE post pics here

[BobBeau]

Hey guys! Please post pics of your lowered F15 and include whether you have self leveling rear or standard suspension and which type of springs you have installed. I'm on the fence and don't want to go too low. I placed an order with Ben for the ACS springs, rear links and wheel spacers but may have time to cancel the shipment on the springs if I feel it sits too low.

Thanks in advance

[Violator]

Originally Posted by BobBeau

Hey guys! Please post pics of your lowered F15 and include whether you have self leveling rear or standard suspension and which type of springs you have installed. I'm on the fence and don't want to go too low. I placed an order with Ben for the ACS springs, rear links and wheel spacers but may have time to cancel the shipment on the springs if I feel it sits too low.

Thanks in advance

This thread has pics and info,http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1472165

Consensus is that if you don’t want to go too low, stick with Eibach.

[BobBeau]

Originally Posted by Violator

Consensus is that if you don’t want to go too low, stick with Eibach.

Thanks for the info. Aren't the Eibach and ACS specs exactly the same?

[Violator]

Originally Posted by BobBeau

Thanks for the info. Aren't the Eibach and ACS specs exactly the same?

Not that I am aware of, if so, I would go with the cheaper of the two. I haven’t heard/read that though.

[menelaos]

For those who changed suspension, can you provide labor cost?
I was quoted twice...once for $760 and another $560, front end wheel alignment included.
This is to change all 4 obviously.

[yewlock]

Originally Posted by BobBeau

Thanks for the info. Aren't the Eibach and ACS specs exactly the same?

Eibach is progressive and ACS is linear like OEM.

[BobBeau]

Originally Posted by yewlock

Eibach is progressive and ACS is linear like OEM.

yes, you're correct. i was referring to the amount of drop.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by yewlock

Eibach is progressive and ACS is linear like OEM.

Majority of OEM spring are not Linear.
OEM Springs and most lowering springs are Progressive.
Linear springs commonly found on Coilover system for "race/street" application.
For "street/race" coilover application, either they use progressive spring or linear spring w/ helper spring.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by BobBeau

Thanks for the info. Aren't the Eibach and ACS specs exactly the same?

AFAIK for being in the industry close to 30 years and what I have heard from friends that are in the industry, Eibach made spring for ACS.
Spring rate wise, that we don't know whether they are the same or not.
But, in my experience, I installed both brand to F15 X5 and they drop the same and felt the same.
Just Eibach doesn't offer the self-leveling setup for North America market.
Why? Beats me. I talked to them at SEMA, all they say, they need car to test it first.
Took them about a year+ to finally offer the spring for standard suspension to the US market since I talk to them at SEMA.