ECS Tuning: BMW Coilover Installation

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • BMW Coilovers available here: goo.gl/4i4O76
    We install the ST Coilover System on our E92 BMW 335i, however, these general steps can be used to install various brands of coilovers on a wide variety of applications.

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  • @ecstuning
    @ecstuning  7 лет назад +9

    BMW Coilovers available here: goo.gl/4i4O76

    • @MagnusTLie
      @MagnusTLie 7 лет назад

      Thank you for the amazing tutorial! Could you please list us the tools needed for the job as well?

  • @Sikeslikescars
    @Sikeslikescars 8 месяцев назад +4

    It’s been a decade, and this is still one of the BEST RUclips tutorials of all time.

  • @juniorcp84
    @juniorcp84 10 лет назад +79

    THIS IS HOW EVERY DIY VIDEO SHOULD BE .. HE COVERED EVERY SINGLE STEP....GREAT DIY!!! I'LL BE DOING THIS SOON ON MY E90...KEEP ON UPLOADING VIDEOS... I'M DEFINITLY SUBSCRIBING .

    • @hzozafar
      @hzozafar 10 лет назад +2

      Yeah I was expecting a comment like that as I scrolled down...absolutely great DIY video. One thing i think it would be good to go over what to put back together as you are reassembling the front suspension.

    • @richardle7941
      @richardle7941 7 лет назад

      he didn't mention he removed the strut brace. great vid nonetheless.

    • @benjaminkluge7897
      @benjaminkluge7897 5 лет назад

      How close was this to the E90?
      I'm putting B14 Coilovers on my 2010 335D next weekend.

  • @thuggnasty90
    @thuggnasty90 10 лет назад +69

    Great video. Extremely professional quality of work. Give that dude a raise!

    • @BryanChance
      @BryanChance 7 лет назад +7

      Agreed. He deserves a fat raise!!

    • @obisley
      @obisley 3 года назад

      I think the person that wrote the video also deserves a raise iv seen videos even from companies not state torque And leaving me searching the internet or a bunch of work manuals for it,thanks for this video its gonna come in very handy soon 🤞🏻

    • @CoffinSupply
      @CoffinSupply Год назад

      Hell no, Not with that background music.

  • @untouchableali
    @untouchableali 11 лет назад +3

    I love how professional you guys are. Very rare to find people that take care and attention. Respect.

  • @johnmichaelkarma
    @johnmichaelkarma 5 лет назад +9

    All involved in this production should be very proud of it. Concise and matter of fact. Excellent throughout touching all bases. Illustrating and verbalizing all torque specs was a great inclusion. Thumbs waaaaay up. Bookmarked for sure.

  • @BryanChance
    @BryanChance 7 лет назад +10

    The best DYI video I've seen. All steps are clearly explained. Professionally done.. awesome job dude!!

  • @nghitran1433
    @nghitran1433 8 лет назад +10

    this video helped to save me 400 bucks to get my springs replaced. thanks so much for DIY video. Respect!

  • @cronaldo145
    @cronaldo145 3 года назад +1

    Best 335i Installation DIY on RUclips. Thanks from Germany.

  • @JackRR15
    @JackRR15 2 года назад +3

    I remember doing this job thanks to this DIY when I started learning. Very easy to do with it.

  • @marcellhall8691
    @marcellhall8691 2 года назад +1

    This video saved me lots of time and effort today installing my coils

  • @evochuck
    @evochuck 11 лет назад +2

    Just installed my full coil over kit in my driveway with only floor jacks and hand tools, honestly I could have never done it without this vid, big thanks to ECS tuning!
    cant post pics on RUclips unfortunately :(

  • @RahelAhmedVideograph
    @RahelAhmedVideograph 7 лет назад +1

    What a fantastic, thorough explanation of coilover installation. My E90 goes in to the garage tomorrow for an install I will be referring to this video as they work on it ! ! ! to make sure they are doing it right !

  • @PR0J3CTXYZ
    @PR0J3CTXYZ 9 лет назад +10

    Excellent video, perfectly concise and professional!

    • @aznazguy
      @aznazguy 9 лет назад +1

      +PR0J3CTXYZ Agreed it was very professionally done.
      It still surprises me when (many) people who I would expect to know call it dampening instead of damping.
      If your suspension is dampening anything, you probably have a blown shock/strut!

  • @kidda74
    @kidda74 6 лет назад +3

    Seen a few videos doing this now, you're the only ones to not remove the tie rod or completely undo the control arm. easier the way you do it.

  • @colin55594
    @colin55594 3 года назад +1

    Those st coilovers are as soft as oem if not softer. Learned the hard way.

  • @devaplan
    @devaplan 9 лет назад +1

    A very slick presentation and a joy to watch.

  • @MFrankie
    @MFrankie 3 месяца назад +1

    Man wish cars looked this clean in Rhode Island

  • @ezequielcosta954
    @ezequielcosta954 3 года назад +1

    Very good explanation!!One of the best I've seen! Thanks a lot,keep it on!!

  • @neu1113
    @neu1113 3 года назад +2

    That 335i is spotless. Thanks for the bitchin presentation.

  • @TR3NDSETR
    @TR3NDSETR 11 лет назад +1

    excellent video. This video added so much clarity to my upcoming project.

  • @boosted2.4_sky
    @boosted2.4_sky 10 лет назад +1

    SUBSCRIBED... I especially like that you actually make an effort to respond to viewer questions...

  • @cletocortez8108
    @cletocortez8108 2 года назад +1

    Great video, just ordered some Bilstein p14 from you guys,, hope my tinstall goes as smooth bas yours

  • @dannysisko
    @dannysisko 3 года назад +1

    So glad I found this video ! Thanks heaps ECS !

  • @yotaismygame
    @yotaismygame 3 года назад +1

    Helpful video thank you. But I will add when he says to not worry about the alignment when loosening the inner bolt on the rear lower control since you'll need an alignment anyways ignore that comment. Mark it and make sure you get it back into that position. I just loosened and re-tightened it only to extremely put the alignment out of whack. Out right dangerous driving on the wet free way later that day. Major rear steer going on. I then adjust it by just eyeballing and its better but still very out of alignment and now have a dsc malfunction. I plan to get it aligned of course but not after I drive it a bit and make minor height adjustments. Would have been a lot better to maintain the alignment I did have by simply marking those bolts positions.

  • @sala9164
    @sala9164 8 лет назад +1

    Great video guys. Thank you for including torque specs. Well done.

  • @koolkiddd760
    @koolkiddd760 8 лет назад +3

    Thank you Mike with ECS Tuning

  • @Opethian80
    @Opethian80 11 лет назад +2

    If all mechanics could be has good as this guy!

  • @LEVUCARCHANNEL
    @LEVUCARCHANNEL 4 года назад +1

    cảm ơn bạn đã giới thiệu và hướng dẫn rất chi tiết,BMW Coilover installation

  • @JordanLagoFilms
    @JordanLagoFilms 6 лет назад +1

    Great video guys! This helped me out so much while installing coilovers on my E92

  • @boosted2.4_sky
    @boosted2.4_sky 10 лет назад +1

    Well done. You didn't fly through and I actually learned something...

  • @YungSav16
    @YungSav16 3 года назад +1

    Love the detail work !

  • @TheDikilson
    @TheDikilson 6 лет назад +1

    This is a Super coilover instalación video... good job!

  • @dylanson
    @dylanson 10 лет назад +2

    awesome video this is how you roll

  • @kennethgilbertdds7249
    @kennethgilbertdds7249 4 года назад +1

    At 6:11, the closed caption quotes says '165 millimeters' and at 6:17, the video captions correctly show 165 Nm (Newton/meters) for the bolt torque setting.

  • @djmistaceecee
    @djmistaceecee 11 лет назад +4

    Great video, great tips!!! I tackled my coilover installation this weekend and your video was extremely helpful, thank you for sharing!!
    Sometimes I wonder is those random shops actually take the time to torque the bolts to spec or just use the impact gun and call it a day!! :I

    • @Ra20r97
      @Ra20r97 Год назад

      They use an impact and call it a day, working in a shop can be brutal tbh, everyone is working on commission, some techs straight up don't care and will use an impact on everything so they can flag hours, it's rough out there.

  • @eddiestorer2496
    @eddiestorer2496 8 лет назад +1

    Fantastic video. Helped me immensely! Thanks!

  • @regulardude2011
    @regulardude2011 2 года назад +1

    I ran into into a problem. I thought I was prepared, but I wasn’t. I need pass through sockets to tighten shock on the bottom. My question is, since I tried tightening the 17mm bolt and the shock was just spinning, did I damage my brand new shock by it spinning freely? This is Koni STR shocks

  • @levilongsack1135
    @levilongsack1135 2 года назад +2

    Is there a video for xi awd or would I basically be the same just need the xi coil overs is there any difference in installing?

  • @pantera6343
    @pantera6343 7 лет назад +1

    Gold medal diy video🥇

  • @regulardude2011
    @regulardude2011 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for making this video. I assume this will work for 128i

  • @Top_g80comp
    @Top_g80comp 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic video 👍🏼🤘🏻💯

  • @viperv99
    @viperv99 10 лет назад +4

    Thanks for sharing! Very informative. =)

  • @kessler0815
    @kessler0815 8 лет назад +1

    Great Video , Love it !!!

  • @RCFunTime
    @RCFunTime 6 лет назад +1

    Excellent video

  • @DejaVu0
    @DejaVu0 11 лет назад +2

    that was an awesome video.

  • @Snuuupp
    @Snuuupp 3 года назад +1

    So I don’t need to mess with the pre load for the rear? Just twist the collar rings and thats it?

  • @anthonykosters7874
    @anthonykosters7874 8 лет назад +1

    I love that you don't show the use of your spring compressor adapter plates.

  • @erack1
    @erack1 9 лет назад +1

    Question: Can I go ahead and torque the strut nut before it is installed? Or is this something that is recommended be done after installation for fitment purposes? Thanks and excellent video, has been priceless in terms of knowledge and help it has provided!

  • @icantintyou
    @icantintyou 8 лет назад

    excellent how to video. best ive seen!

  • @syracusa
    @syracusa 6 лет назад +1

    very well done video, damn nice

  • @SAURIII
    @SAURIII Год назад

    The car is clean af, I have 2009 e93 335i dirty af 😂

  • @ThunderbirdRocket
    @ThunderbirdRocket 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome ! Thanks !!

  • @vaposhack
    @vaposhack 11 лет назад +1

    Do you know if the F30 335i is roughly the same? Rumor is they are much more difficult. Very well done video btw, great job and just all around pro!

  • @gundamfuker
    @gundamfuker 11 лет назад

    wow I shouldve watched this before installing megans on my car, I had to push down on the rear rotors cuz i didnt think about the rear control arms like that. BTW i needed wheel spacers in the front so ALWAYS have them just in case cuz u will be rubbing and messing up the inside of the wheel (2 days did a number on mine)

  • @Nemesis093781
    @Nemesis093781 11 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the great video, thumbs up. I wonder if ECS Tuning is Deutsche TUV approved.

  • @evodingo3375
    @evodingo3375 7 лет назад +2

    Great vid. Awesome play by play. But I have a none related question. Why the exhaust. Big brake upgrade. BOV. But stock air box?

  • @charlesdesoto3153
    @charlesdesoto3153 10 лет назад +1

    Great video. Can you please tell me the size of the nuts and bolts on the rear control arm please? Specifically the ones that you are only to tighten when the suspension is loaded. Thanks!

  • @Jesse-tz5dt
    @Jesse-tz5dt 3 года назад +1

    where could I find that tall jack?

  • @NunoMnina
    @NunoMnina 10 лет назад +1

    Muito Obrigado
    Esta exelente o vosso Video
    Obrigado

  • @fazalramoutar4757
    @fazalramoutar4757 3 года назад

    Excellent instructions 👍

  • @rairaibaibai
    @rairaibaibai 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks a lot!! Great video!! :D

  • @medanovrashputin4641
    @medanovrashputin4641 10 месяцев назад

    Perfect job

  • @ChandraSQLVideos
    @ChandraSQLVideos 4 года назад +2

    Hello, May i know the reason behind to rotate the bolts to 90° @16:09 after torquing them down.. Thanks..

    • @seanthao
      @seanthao 4 года назад +1

      This is what I'm wondering too. Any thoughts on it?

    • @seanthao
      @seanthao 4 года назад +2

      Like if he already torqued it, if he tightens it again to have the marker lines 90 degrees that wouldn't be to spec anymore

    • @andrewd081452
      @andrewd081452 4 года назад +2

      @@seanthao that 90 degrees is part of the torque spec according to bmw. A lot of torque specs require an specific additional degree of rotation after the foot pound torque figure

  • @sebbekartellen6493
    @sebbekartellen6493 3 года назад

    omg is that a brand new car or what?!!
    The undercarriage of my 2006 bmw e91 is so freaking rusted that it looks like it was built in 1952

  • @koleknight
    @koleknight 8 лет назад +1

    Great vid ! Tx !

  • @evochuck
    @evochuck 11 лет назад +1

    Any idea if the torque specs are the same for a 09 335i Xdrive? Great guide by the way, super informative!

  • @jonathanpham7397
    @jonathanpham7397 4 года назад +1

    What was the 90 degrees after you torqued down already?? Extra tightening??

  • @oskarsstankevics7863
    @oskarsstankevics7863 2 года назад +1

    Hey! Does anybody know if the the tightening specs are same for all e92?

  • @loctong7695
    @loctong7695 11 лет назад +1

    Whats the purpose of the 90 degrees turning of the bolts for the control arms after you have torqued them down to factory specs?

  • @dex5317
    @dex5317 4 года назад

    👏👏👍 hi from Turkey 🇹🇷

  • @gnarlyishellagnarly
    @gnarlyishellagnarly 4 месяца назад

    when you lower the car, I suspect you have to do an alignment?;

  • @R0b3rtX13
    @R0b3rtX13 9 лет назад +1

    what wheels are those? they are sick

  • @jonsingh90
    @jonsingh90 8 лет назад

    Awesome useful video!

  • @Objectional_Opinion
    @Objectional_Opinion 4 года назад

    @ 3:57 he didn't say the size of the lower control arm bolt :/

  • @fredwreckless
    @fredwreckless 11 лет назад

    Great video

  • @thedetailingdoctor5746
    @thedetailingdoctor5746 3 года назад

    Brilliant video and great advice however I have one question, if you set it all up then drive for a week while it settles then get an alignment don’t you risk uneven tyre wear?

  • @loctong7695
    @loctong7695 11 лет назад +1

    Also, where can i find the torque wrench tools small enough to torque the 3 bolts of the strut under the hood?

  • @MarkTalampas
    @MarkTalampas 6 лет назад +1

    Hello, I ordered a ST coilover kit , for my 08’ BMW E88 and was wondering how to access rear strut

  • @KK201358
    @KK201358 8 лет назад +3

    how much do you guys charge for coilover installation for F30 ?

  • @BartjeMssls
    @BartjeMssls 7 лет назад +1

    Would it be necessary to replace the bolts that connect the contol arms to the (forward) subframe? I've taken the tension out for extra clearance on the strut/fender..

  • @Darkeiser.7
    @Darkeiser.7 4 года назад +1

    Nice exhaust! Which brand and size pipes?

  • @FURONY
    @FURONY 5 лет назад +1

    Perfect 👌🏼

  • @josephfregoso592
    @josephfregoso592 5 лет назад +1

    What tool did he use to torque the strut nut

  • @robertogamez5050
    @robertogamez5050 6 лет назад +1

    If i want a confortable ride in my BMW whitch suspension setting is best for the car

    • @ericsens4070
      @ericsens4070 5 лет назад

      Bilstein b8 and eibach springs

  • @josephcifrajr2005
    @josephcifrajr2005 8 лет назад +2

    is their anyway u can list all the wrench and socket sizes needed for this install please. It would be greatly appreciated. thank you

  • @journeytotheskies4493
    @journeytotheskies4493 2 года назад

    I have the issue of my shock going thru the top and I think it might be the bushings can someone help me?

  • @KK201358
    @KK201358 8 лет назад +1

    so the alignment is needed for coilover installed, but what about the just springs installed? still need alignment or not?

    • @B15SDMDESIGNS
      @B15SDMDESIGNS 7 лет назад

      Absolutely Zero it is always best to get alignment done even when changing springs as it can affect the camber etc.

    • @careynuyen3493
      @careynuyen3493 6 лет назад

      YES ... if ride height changes geometry changes, period!

  • @dsmdallas2466
    @dsmdallas2466 8 лет назад

    great job! perfect video. super star

  • @antwalk7772
    @antwalk7772 3 года назад

    11:43 no spacer on top of the strut mount?

  • @jf269
    @jf269 8 лет назад +1

    is there any harm in installing the rear spring perch on the control arm? I've seen setups with the adjuster at the bottom.

    • @xanthopoulos1825
      @xanthopoulos1825 4 года назад

      On the e9x the lower spring perch is part of the subframe (and is quite aggressively shaped) so an adjustable lower perch wouldn't be optimal

  • @PlayerNineteen
    @PlayerNineteen 8 лет назад

    I don't understand how this can be considered a full coil over kit. The rears aren't adjustable? I've noticed this is the case with almost every BMW chassis coil over kit, the rears aren't coil overs at all? Why is this?

  • @EVERYDAYLAWNCARE
    @EVERYDAYLAWNCARE 6 лет назад +1

    Where can I get that shirt for my shop? Thanks

  • @charleshang2842
    @charleshang2842 10 лет назад +1

    ECS, would you happen to have a specific video for installing the FK street line-coil over kit on a MKIV?

    • @charleshang2842
      @charleshang2842 10 лет назад

      oh man, I wanted to order the FK's from your site but needed a DIY video..Thanks tho

    • @-simon.
      @-simon. 4 года назад

      @@charleshang2842 you could have watched any brands' cheap ass Chinese coil over install video on a MKIV and applied the same process to the cheap ass Chinese FK's. Then made your own video to share with others and help them.
      However, if this was an actual question you would have been better off contacting ECS directly- Instead of posting your question on a RUclips video that's installing ST coils on a BMW. It seems common sense isn't very common these days.

  • @halukaydinoglu5820
    @halukaydinoglu5820 8 лет назад

    Very helpful thx

  • @tekleinsc
    @tekleinsc 9 лет назад +3

    Can you tell me what exhaust that is, looking for tip diameter. Thanks!

  • @dashboy67
    @dashboy67 11 лет назад +1

    Hi,
    What wheels are installed?

  • @tonebebop7656
    @tonebebop7656 7 лет назад

    Can I get Sparks with these? That would be great with my exhaust whistle...Woo WOOooo

  • @ludusify
    @ludusify 5 лет назад

    Now you just need some tyres on those wheels instead of elastic bands

  • @NorthWestV6
    @NorthWestV6 7 лет назад +1

    Is the process much different for an e82 135i? @ECS Tuning
    Thanks

    • @ecstuning
      @ecstuning  6 лет назад

      The overall process should be similar.