Coilover winter prep recommendations

TheMidnightNarwhal · 09-04-2019, 08:15 AM

I watched videos but I want to hear from the community and what has actually worked based on your experience. I drive my car in winter, less often but it's still used if I am in need of transportation. And switching over to old shocks, while the best solution I am sure, is quite the task and a PITA.

I just thought of slathering the threads with anti seize and going over it with the collars. Is that enough? I have also been told to then apply some tape over the threads as well. Bilstein say to just rinse the car every few weeks on the shocks but I don't trust like that.

I also have a can of fluid film and film fluid is very good I've been told for anti rust so I would like to make sure I apply the best product, not sure what to do.

Has anyone personally went through a few winters with coil overs here?

TheMidnightNarwhal · 09-06-2019, 08:45 AM

Anyone?

tony55343 · 09-06-2019, 09:42 AM

I would slather the threads in anti seize yes, they also make like coilover "covers" that are used in winter, I would look them up I know drive cartel makes some and I am sure others as well .

squaredphoto · 09-07-2019, 12:49 AM

These:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-turner-m...-370mmcoilcov/

lnxguy · 09-10-2019, 11:04 PM

Coilover booties work really well.

TheMidnightNarwhal · 09-23-2019, 05:14 PM

Ok I'll probably slather it in anti seize and get some coilover covers. Is it me or are these coilover covers so expensive for no reason?

09-04-2019, 08:15 AM	#1
TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2819 Rep 6,394 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Coilover winter prep recommendations I watched videos but I want to hear from the community and what has actually worked based on your experience. I drive my car in winter, less often but it's still used if I am in need of transportation. And switching over to old shocks, while the best solution I am sure, is quite the task and a PITA. I just thought of slathering the threads with anti seize and going over it with the collars. Is that enough? I have also been told to then apply some tape over the threads as well. Bilstein say to just rinse the car every few weeks on the shocks but I don't trust like that. I also have a can of fluid film and film fluid is very good I've been told for anti rust so I would like to make sure I apply the best product, not sure what to do. Has anyone personally went through a few winters with coil overs here? Last edited by TheMidnightNarwhal; 09-04-2019 at 08:39 AM..
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TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2819 Rep 6,394 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Anyone?
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tony55343 First Lieutenant 104 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe 6mt Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	I would slather the threads in anti seize yes, they also make like coilover "covers" that are used in winter, I would look them up I know drive cartel makes some and I am sure others as well .
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squaredphoto First Lieutenant 375 Rep 317 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 340i [0.00]	These: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-turner-m...-370mmcoilcov/ __________________ flickr portfolio blog instagram
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lnxguy Colonel 549 Rep 2,098 Posts Drives: 2018 540i xDrive. Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barrie iTrader: (1)	Coilover booties work really well. __________________ '09 335D '18 540i xDrive
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09-23-2019, 05:14 PM	#6
TheMidnightNarwhal Major General 2819 Rep 6,394 Posts Drives: 11' 335is DCT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gatineau, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Ok I'll probably slather it in anti seize and get some coilover covers. Is it me or are these coilover covers so expensive for no reason?
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