05-19-2019, 09:51 PM | #67 |
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No metal to metal contact. The solution was in my post. I drove the car for a year after installing the springs and had zero issues. The new owner hasn't mentioned any odd noises either. You've got to make sure to compress the spring before torquing down the top hat nut. Even my friend who's a BMW mechanic said the same thing. Hope that helps.
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05-19-2019, 10:33 PM | #68 |
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Thanks for the step by step instructions. It's well done.
So, tell us difference you felt after the new springs are installed. I'm not happy with my 2015 M235i Suspension and mine is also a CPO. my SA replaced one of the front struts because I complained a metallic rattling sound. Somehow, I still feel that the suspensions felt too soft for my taste.
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I chose V3 over V1 or V2 for the range of adjustability - I enjoy tinkering with settings and considering how easy it is to adjust compression with the bottom valve it's not a hassle at all. One thing I will note is that the rear rebound (top valve) can't be adjusted when mounted, so I left it a 50%. |
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If you do not have an impact gun, which run about $200-400, I would just buy a new strut. On the other hand, impact guns are extremely useful so it may be a worthwhile investment. |
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Where do you all get the hardware replacements from, other than the dealership? |
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Sail Boat - Your write-up convinced me to install the Dinan springs and I am very glad I did. Your tool list was especially helpful. The only difficultly I had was with aligning the rear control arm with the knuckle to get the bolts in without messing up the threads.
Love the way it firms up the ride and response in all modes.
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01-15-2023, 06:54 PM | #77 |
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I put the springs on and very happy with the increased rear spring rate. I found a way to do the front that makes it MUCH easier than the rear. No need for spring compressors or spreader tools either.
1. Take off the wheel and jack up the steering knuckle to take off the end links and the leveling arm. 2. Remove the strut bolt and slowly lower the strut with the jack to decompress the spring. Make a bit of room and push the strut to the side in the wheel well. 3. Remove the top hat and pull it out of the wheel well. 4. Now reach in through hole in the engine bay and remove the bump stop, shock boot and the spring. The spring is larger diameter than the top hat hole, but you can unscrew it easily once you get it started. 5. Screw the new DINAN spring from the engine bay and reverse the disassembly steps. |
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OMG!!! Thanks tadmcmichael for this. I was skeptical at first of it being this easy. I was completely wrong. Took me just over an hour start to finish to put new front springs in. Best hack ever and recommend to anyone who is just swapping springs out. So quick, safe and easy! |
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I have found that these particular spring compressors make swapping coil over springs much easier and safer. https://www.amazon.com/Amerbm-Spring...dDbGljaz10cnVl
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