[Dazaboy1977]

New member and looking for some guidance. I’m looking to lower the car and fit spacers. I’ve read various set up options ie 12mm rear and 10mm fronts. Is this the best option on 19” standard rims? Regarding the springs it appears AC Shnitzer springs are coming out on top (UK) for the F model with xdrive. Any guidance or suggestions are welcomed. Thanks.

[cfm56d7b]

Welcome! What's your budget for the suspension upgrade?

[Dazaboy1977]

As it’s just the springs probably £200-300 to buy and similar to install

[cfm56d7b]

Replacing only springs while retaining OEM shocks is an option which may or may be satisfactory, depending on your goals. This topic has been extensively covered by other threads in this forum. In summary, stiffer spring + soft OEM shock isn't a great combination. Softer shocks will allow the springs to oscillate for several cycles before stopping. I suggest to research this topic before making a financial commitment - always a good idea.

[MacklinUSOB]

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Replacing only springs while retaining OEM shocks is an option which may or may be satisfactory, depending on your goals. This topic has been extensively covered by other threads in this forum. In summary, stiffer spring + soft OEM shock isn't a great combination. Softer shocks will allow the springs to oscillate for several cycles before stopping. I suggest to research this topic before making a financial commitment - always a good idea.

Financial commitment is exactly what it is if OP isn't planning a DIY. It takes almost exactly as much shop time to replace springs as it does to install an entirely new suspension.