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02-10-2005, 11:00 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Today I was in Aachen, Germany - home of ACS. I visited, I think the biggest BMW dealer in Germany ( Kohl ) , ACS was housed together with them.
I have been considering the front spoiler addon from ACS did a lot of search on the forum - at first I wasn't sure, but today, having seen it on a black 545i like mine - there was no doubt I was impressed
. I've also seen the M front bumper in real life, looks good, however I think somehow the lines flow smoother from top to bottom on the ACS.
Has a balanced aggressive look to it. There is also a chrome add-on for the bottom of the inlet mouth that gived it a classy look.
Here, the install procedure was explained as follows:
Painting + installation : You order in advance the color your car has, and they spray paint it. ( If car is older than a 15 months they advise whole bumper to be spray painted ).
2 days later :
Installation takes 2 hours, it is glued and bolted from underneath. Painting and install is 250 euros ( $325 ) - I would let them do it. Total price 833 euros
($1080). All work and material - under warranty. They install in the morning and you pick up in the evening...to let the glue set somewhat. For this they offered me a 1 series for a day's sightseeing and a software update on the 545i. Yes on the 1 series, hold the software update..
Anyway, excellent service, and overly convinced regarding the quality of this product.
Will seriously consider it when I change back to summer wheels/tires setup in a couple of months.
PS. added a couple of pics for reference.
I have been considering the front spoiler addon from ACS did a lot of search on the forum - at first I wasn't sure, but today, having seen it on a black 545i like mine - there was no doubt I was impressed
. I've also seen the M front bumper in real life, looks good, however I think somehow the lines flow smoother from top to bottom on the ACS.Has a balanced aggressive look to it. There is also a chrome add-on for the bottom of the inlet mouth that gived it a classy look.
Here, the install procedure was explained as follows:
Painting + installation : You order in advance the color your car has, and they spray paint it. ( If car is older than a 15 months they advise whole bumper to be spray painted ).
2 days later :
Installation takes 2 hours, it is glued and bolted from underneath. Painting and install is 250 euros ( $325 ) - I would let them do it. Total price 833 euros
($1080). All work and material - under warranty. They install in the morning and you pick up in the evening...to let the glue set somewhat. For this they offered me a 1 series for a day's sightseeing and a software update on the 545i. Yes on the 1 series, hold the software update..
Anyway, excellent service, and overly convinced regarding the quality of this product.
Will seriously consider it when I change back to summer wheels/tires setup in a couple of months.
PS. added a couple of pics for reference.
02-10-2005, 06:20 PM
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My Ride: 04 525i w/ sports and premium pakage, titanium silver, gray dakota leather w/ polar grain wood trim, steptronic
thats the best front~~!!! should i just instal and replace the bumper later when my
lease is over???? or ask someone in forum to exchange~~
lease is over???? or ask someone in forum to exchange~~
02-10-2005, 11:48 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Sweet.... I want that side skirt ! 
I want that side skirt !
02-11-2005, 02:40 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Forgot to mention this :
ACS also offers those nice looking aerodynamic side mirrors, currently without the
LED lights under it. However the sales mngr advised me that if I wanted them, that I should wait a month or so, since they will be implementing those LED lights
on their entire BMW side mirror range!
ACS also offers those nice looking aerodynamic side mirrors, currently without the
LED lights under it. However the sales mngr advised me that if I wanted them, that I should wait a month or so, since they will be implementing those LED lights
on their entire BMW side mirror range!
02-11-2005, 03:57 AM
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My Ride: 535D
Originally Posted by andy545' date='Feb 11 2005, 05:40 AM
Forgot to mention this :
ACS also offers those nice looking aerodynamic side mirrors, currently without the
LED lights under it. However the sales mngr advised me that if I wanted them, that I should wait a month or so, since they will be implementing those LED lights
on their entire BMW side mirror range!?
ACS also offers those nice looking aerodynamic side mirrors, currently without the
LED lights under it. However the sales mngr advised me that if I wanted them, that I should wait a month or so, since they will be implementing those LED lights
on their entire BMW side mirror range!?
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BTW you have autofolding and dimming mirrors.I understand ACS mirrors do not support autofolding. Is autodimming posssible and cud you fold them at least manually?
02-11-2005, 08:01 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
Engine: 545i
Originally Posted by igor' date='Feb 11 2005, 01:57 PM
[quote name='andy545' date='Feb 11 2005, 05:40 AM']Forgot to mention this :
ACS also offers those nice looking aerodynamic side mirrors, currently without the
LED lights under it. However the sales mngr advised me that if I wanted them, that I should wait a month or so, since they will be implementing those LED lights
on their entire BMW side mirror range!?
ACS also offers those nice looking aerodynamic side mirrors, currently without the
LED lights under it. However the sales mngr advised me that if I wanted them, that I should wait a month or so, since they will be implementing those LED lights
on their entire BMW side mirror range!?
[snapback]88937[/snapback]
BTW you have autofolding and dimming mirrors.I understand ACS mirrors do not support autofolding. Is autodimming posssible and cud you fold them at least manually?
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[/quote]They fold manually - auto fold...not sure. Not sure about the dimming either.
Will ask the sales mngr soon. I could accept them not auto folding - but I would miss the auto dimming. This would be reason enough not to get them, personally speaking.
But the spoiler is nice - no doubt about it.
02-11-2005, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' date='Feb 11 2005, 11:01 AM
[quote name='igor' date='Feb 11 2005, 01:57 PM'][quote name='andy545' date='Feb 11 2005, 05:40 AM']Forgot to mention this :
ACS also offers those nice looking aerodynamic side mirrors, currently without the
LED lights under it. However the sales mngr advised me that if I wanted them, that I should wait a month or so, since they will be implementing those LED lights
on their entire BMW side mirror range!?
ACS also offers those nice looking aerodynamic side mirrors, currently without the
LED lights under it. However the sales mngr advised me that if I wanted them, that I should wait a month or so, since they will be implementing those LED lights
on their entire BMW side mirror range!?
[snapback]88937[/snapback]
BTW you have autofolding and dimming mirrors.I understand ACS mirrors do not support autofolding. Is autodimming posssible and cud you fold them at least manually?
[snapback]88965[/snapback]
[/quote]They fold manually - auto fold...not sure. Not sure about the dimming either.
Will ask the sales mngr soon. I could accept them not auto folding - but I would miss the auto dimming. This would be reason enough not to get them, personally speaking.
But the spoiler is nice - no doubt about it.
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[/quote]I have contradicting info from dif sources. Some say everything is supportable except for the autofolding...Some are not even sure about tilting downfunction (better check it too)....
BTW I am going to take a new car with ACS. Do you think ordering autofolding option just for the sake of autodimming (if it is possible with ACS mirrors) is worth 400 EUR0?
Otherwise haveyou seen ACS side skirts? IMHO they do a very good line flaw with the front ad. There are nice chrome inserts for them too.