Too stiff!! I put a set of ECS coilovers on my My 335d. The height is perfect. The dampening is good. The problem is the springs are too stiff. (No preload on front or rear)
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 .
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.
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.
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 🤞🏻
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 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!
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.
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 :(
@@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
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
@@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.
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..
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?
Hi, great video and sheds loads of light suspension . my 116d se I notice the the rear right gap between the tyre and wheel arch is smaller by 1 to 2 cm than the other wheels, so basically one side looks higher than the other. Would you know what might be causing this??
+Balle K.Lorin it does sit lower on the driver side around 1 cm I've seen this on a few cars , is that normal for the car to lower on the drivers side / right hand drive car
+awais shah i have read bmw documents that say the ride higth is a little lower on passanger side, and i have messured my own car E92 m-sport left hand drive, my left side is 5mm higher, so yes this is normal.
Toko H assuming you've already done it... but they're not the same. Bentley manual suggests a different number for our e90s (installing ST coils on my E90 330i today)
How did you line up the hole between the rear wheel hub and lower control arm so easily, was I pain when I was doing it, when I lift the lower control arm with the jack, the lower control arm was kinda pushing the wheel hub upwards instead of let the hub slide in between the gap between the lower control arm, but finally sorted
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?
BMW Coilovers available here: goo.gl/4i4O76
Thank you for the amazing tutorial! Could you please list us the tools needed for the job as well?
Too stiff!!
I put a set of ECS coilovers on my My 335d.
The height is perfect. The dampening is good.
The problem is the springs are too stiff. (No preload on front or rear)
It’s been a decade, and this is still one of the BEST RUclips tutorials of all time.
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 .
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.
he didn't mention he removed the strut brace. great vid nonetheless.
How close was this to the E90?
I'm putting B14 Coilovers on my 2010 335D next weekend.
I love how professional you guys are. Very rare to find people that take care and attention. Respect.
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.
The best DYI video I've seen. All steps are clearly explained. Professionally done.. awesome job dude!!
Great video. Extremely professional quality of work. Give that dude a raise!
Agreed. He deserves a fat raise!!
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 🤞🏻
Hell no, Not with that background music.
this video helped to save me 400 bucks to get my springs replaced. thanks so much for DIY video. Respect!
Best 335i Installation DIY on RUclips. Thanks from Germany.
I remember doing this job thanks to this DIY when I started learning. Very easy to do with it.
This video saved me lots of time and effort today installing my coils
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 !
Excellent video, perfectly concise and professional!
+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!
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.
A very slick presentation and a joy to watch.
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 :(
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.
Very good explanation!!One of the best I've seen! Thanks a lot,keep it on!!
Those st coilovers are as soft as oem if not softer. Learned the hard way.
Great video guys. Thank you for including torque specs. Well done.
excellent video. This video added so much clarity to my upcoming project.
Thank you Mike with ECS Tuning
So glad I found this video ! Thanks heaps ECS !
Glad it helped!
Hello, May i know the reason behind to rotate the bolts to 90° @16:09 after torquing them down.. Thanks..
This is what I'm wondering too. Any thoughts on it?
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
@@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
SUBSCRIBED... I especially like that you actually make an effort to respond to viewer questions...
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!
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!
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
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.
Man wish cars looked this clean in Rhode Island
If all mechanics could be has good as this guy!
Thank you so much for making this video. I assume this will work for 128i
Love the detail work !
Great video, just ordered some Bilstein p14 from you guys,, hope my tinstall goes as smooth bas yours
Good luck!
Great video guys! This helped me out so much while installing coilovers on my E92
awesome video this is how you roll
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.
That 335i is spotless. Thanks for the bitchin presentation.
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?
Great vid. Awesome play by play. But I have a none related question. Why the exhaust. Big brake upgrade. BOV. But stock air box?
Fantastic video. Helped me immensely! Thanks!
Well done. You didn't fly through and I actually learned something...
So I don’t need to mess with the pre load for the rear? Just twist the collar rings and thats it?
Gold medal diy video🥇
Thank you for the great video, thumbs up. I wonder if ECS Tuning is Deutsche TUV approved.
What was the 90 degrees after you torqued down already?? Extra tightening??
Any idea if the torque specs are the same for a 09 335i Xdrive? Great guide by the way, super informative!
11:43 no spacer on top of the strut mount?
Awesome ! Thanks !!
where could I find that tall jack?
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!
Whats the purpose of the 90 degrees turning of the bolts for the control arms after you have torqued them down to factory specs?
Fantastic video 👍🏼🤘🏻💯
@ 3:57 he didn't say the size of the lower control arm bolt :/
Hello, I ordered a ST coilover kit , for my 08’ BMW E88 and was wondering how to access rear strut
how much do you guys charge for coilover installation for F30 ?
Nice exhaust! Which brand and size pipes?
what wheels are those? they are sick
Great Video , Love it !!!
Hey! Does anybody know if the the tightening specs are same for all e92?
ECS, would you happen to have a specific video for installing the FK street line-coil over kit on a MKIV?
oh man, I wanted to order the FK's from your site but needed a DIY video..Thanks tho
@@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.
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..
is their anyway u can list all the wrench and socket sizes needed for this install please. It would be greatly appreciated. thank you
cảm ơn bạn đã giới thiệu và hướng dẫn rất chi tiết,BMW Coilover installation
Thanks for sharing! Very informative. =)
Also, where can i find the torque wrench tools small enough to torque the 3 bolts of the strut under the hood?
so the alignment is needed for coilover installed, but what about the just springs installed? still need alignment or not?
Absolutely Zero it is always best to get alignment done even when changing springs as it can affect the camber etc.
YES ... if ride height changes geometry changes, period!
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?
If i want a confortable ride in my BMW whitch suspension setting is best for the car
Bilstein b8 and eibach springs
Excellent video
that was an awesome video.
15:25 what is that tool called and where can I buy it?
torque wrench - any hardware store
Chris Stephens talking about the socket
is there any harm in installing the rear spring perch on the control arm? I've seen setups with the adjuster at the bottom.
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
excellent how to video. best ive seen!
I have the issue of my shock going thru the top and I think it might be the bushings can someone help me?
I love that you don't show the use of your spring compressor adapter plates.
What tool did he use to torque the strut nut
That would be a torque wrench
Excellent instructions 👍
Hi, great video and sheds loads of light suspension . my 116d se I notice the the rear right gap between the tyre and wheel arch is smaller by 1 to 2 cm than the other wheels, so basically one side looks higher than the other. Would you know what might be causing this??
+awais shah thats how bmw set up the suspancion to comensate for driver weigth.
+Balle K.Lorin it does sit lower on the driver side around 1 cm I've seen this on a few cars , is that normal for the car to lower on the drivers side / right hand drive car
+awais shah i have read bmw documents that say the ride higth is a little lower on passanger side, and i have messured my own car E92 m-sport left hand drive, my left side is 5mm higher, so yes this is normal.
very well done video, damn nice
Is the process much different for an e82 135i? @ECS Tuning
Thanks
The overall process should be similar.
Where can I get that shirt for my shop? Thanks
Awesome explanation mate. Could I use the same torque settings for 2005 e90 320i sedan? Thanks.
Toko H assuming you've already done it... but they're not the same. Bentley manual suggests a different number for our e90s (installing ST coils on my E90 330i today)
Nolan Norris what are the specs you used if you don’t mind telling?
Will you do a DIY video changing oil pan gasket for 335xdrive e90?
Thanks for the suggestion, we will put it on our list!
Can you tell me what exhaust that is, looking for tip diameter. Thanks!
Hi,
What wheels are installed?
What the brand of the rims.
Would be nice if you had a list of tools needed...
How about he just comes over & does it for you the gives you $100?
Thanks a lot!! Great video!! :D
is it the Same process for E60
06 525i
yes, essentially
How did you line up the hole between the rear wheel hub and lower control arm so easily, was I pain when I was doing it, when I lift the lower control arm with the jack, the lower control arm was kinda pushing the wheel hub upwards instead of let the hub slide in between the gap between the lower control arm, but finally sorted
Use a long smooth Punch! GENTLY ;)
Lillestoel how did u do it ?
The car is clean af, I have 2009 e93 335i dirty af 😂
What size wheels are those?
Great vid ! Tx !
when you lower the car, I suspect you have to do an alignment?;
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
Perfect job
👏👏👍 hi from Turkey 🇹🇷
Perfect 👌🏼
where is that body shop?
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?
PlayerNineteen they are adjustable