Car now lowered & with spacers

Chrismac13 · 11-17-2016, 10:14 AM

Had the F31 lowered on new springs Eibach Pro kit. Drops the car around 15-20mm.

Also fitted 12mm spacers on the front & 15mm on the rear. Certainly makes the looks at a lot better.

Rev77 · 11-17-2016, 10:27 AM

Looks good, Ive just had ACS springs fitted and am now looking for a new insurer... :|

Hugrov · 11-17-2016, 01:27 PM

Yep, just fitted Eibach spacers today (12mm front, 15mm rear) courtesy of Lorcan, car looks so much better IMHO. I wasn't convinced at first but once the suspension had settled properly the car looked so much better, a bit more aggressive, (hopefully) without being chavvy!!

t5pilot · 11-17-2016, 02:44 PM

Nice to see someone else running the Eibach Pro springs as opposed to ACS, I love mine, been on a while now. I just kept the spacers to 12mm all round instead of more at the rear. Nice work, looks good on your F31

Kal101 · 11-17-2016, 04:13 PM

Certainly gives a more aggressive stance especially when viewed head on.

Chrismac13 · 11-18-2016, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal. 101

Certainly gives a more aggressive stance especially when viewed head on.

It is quite surprising the difference it makes

TheFifthElement · 11-18-2016, 02:37 AM

Looks spot on, how has the handling been affected? Tightened things up a bit?

d4springer · 11-18-2016, 02:50 AM

Looks good, same spacer setup I did on my 330D, no problems and suits the car. Noticed a bit more road rash appearing around the arches at the front (where the M Perf decal is joined) but very minor.

Baz440i · 11-18-2016, 03:17 AM

I had spacers on last car (25mm 370z) had a few issues with tracking/alignment and handling any probs with yours?..

Watsey · 11-18-2016, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Baz440i

I had spacers on last car (25mm 370z) had a few issues with tracking/alignment and handling any probs with yours?..

But, as Tengo said when you posted this on a different thread, 25mm is a lot of spacer.

Chrismac13 · 11-18-2016, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFifthElement

Looks spot on, how has the handling been affected? Tightened things up a bit?

It seems so cornering feels more planted with less roll.

Chrismac13 · 11-18-2016, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Baz440i

I had spacers on last car (25mm 370z) had a few issues with tracking/alignment and handling any probs with yours?..

Is that 25mm across both wheels or each side? If its the latter then that would be an issue with tracking etc as its a substantial increase from stock.

Hugrov · 11-18-2016, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrismac13

It seems so cornering feels more planted with less roll.

Same here, might be just in my head but I think the car feels better for it, feels flatter through corners...........and looks better too..........bonus!!

Lorcan · 11-18-2016, 04:27 AM

Looking good

CazuaLLUK · 11-18-2016, 04:59 AM

Good stuff, looks good!

Baz440i · 11-18-2016, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrismac13

Is that 25mm across both wheels or each side? If its the latter then that would be an issue with tracking etc as its a substantial increase from stock.

yes 25mm all round, so with just 12m no need to redo tracking ?

tartan · 11-18-2016, 10:04 AM

They do look much better with a drop.

DThr33 · 11-18-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Baz440i

yes 25mm all round, so with just 12m no need to redo tracking ?

I'd say there are enough users here using 12 all round or 12/15 without issues to say it's safe to use 12/15mm spacers on these cars.

Rev77 · 11-18-2016, 01:08 PM

Think spacers are next for my car, the springs (albeit ACS ones) have made a world of difference on my handling, although bottomed out a couple of times on the horrendous Lincolnshire back roads...

skipraider · 11-18-2016, 02:00 PM

Looks good, it has a nice even drop. How does the ride compare to standard? As the ACS springs are supposed to be pretty similar to stock.

UKF30 · 11-18-2016, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dmp2273

Yep, just fitted Eibach spacers today (12mm front, 15mm rear) courtesy of Lorcan, car looks so much better IMHO. I wasn't convinced at first but once the suspension had settled properly the car looked so much better, a bit more aggressive, (hopefully) without being chavvy!!

pls post some pictures as i am thinking of doing same but still not sure about

Lorcan · 11-18-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Baz440i

yes 25mm all round, so with just 12m no need to redo tracking ?

No need to do wheel alignment with change of spacers or wheels, only with suspension components.

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Hugrov Captain 423 Rep 644 Posts Drives: F36 LCI Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: East Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Yep, just fitted Eibach spacers today (12mm front, 15mm rear) courtesy of Lorcan, car looks so much better IMHO. I wasn't convinced at first but once the suspension had settled properly the car looked so much better, a bit more aggressive, (hopefully) without being chavvy!!
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Baz440i Private First Class 28 Rep 112 Posts Drives: F32 B58 440i msport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	I had spacers on last car (25mm 370z) had a few issues with tracking/alignment and handling any probs with yours?.. __________________ 2016 F32 B58 M Sport 440i
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Rev77 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 216 Posts Drives: F31 335d tourer Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	Think spacers are next for my car, the springs (albeit ACS ones) have made a world of difference on my handling, although bottomed out a couple of times on the horrendous Lincolnshire back roads... __________________ Current: F31 335D Previous: F10 520D & E91 320D
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skipraider Captain 398 Rep 730 Posts Drives: F31 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Looks good, it has a nice even drop. How does the ride compare to standard? As the ACS springs are supposed to be pretty similar to stock. __________________ F31 2015 BMW 335i - Manual
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