I feel shamed, spring install attempt fail

Baldur Abendroth · 05-17-2010, 01:46 PM

Basically I tried doing all 4 springs alone last Saturday, started on the driver side rear. I got the first few bolts off and had some trouble getting the exhaust mount off so the inner swing arm bolt had enough room to slide out. If given enough time I would have been able to do the install but with only myself and one shop jack I decided to not dig myself into a giant hole. All I managed to do was put the spacers on which looks better and surprisingly helps handling a bit more than I expected.

If any of you in the Portland area would like to help me out with this, preferably someone who has done this before, I’d be willing to give you $150.00 and a case of beer. A lift would be ideal for this and sadly I don't have access to one. PM me if interested.

Thanks

Mr.Yi · 05-18-2010, 03:28 PM

you dont need to take the exhaust mounts off fyi.

ellipsis212 · 05-18-2010, 03:30 PM

i don't know how someone could do this by themself unless the car was on a lift. i mean, i know people have done it but there's just no way i could've done it with just one pair of hands

you are not shamed sir

Baldur Abendroth · 05-24-2010, 02:22 PM

Update: Got the H&Rs installed last Saturday by SiGmA from bimmerforum. He did some great work and it was cheap!

Shitty before pic....

After....

DJKhan85 · 05-24-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ellipsis212

i don't know how someone could do this by themself unless the car was on a lift. i mean, i know people have done it but there's just no way i could've done it with just one pair of hands

you are not shamed sir

It becomes easier after you do it once.

808AWD325xi · 05-24-2010, 03:17 PM

Looking good!

Glad to know Roman helped you out.

Castel · 06-04-2010, 07:58 PM

Looks good! How's the ride, how do you like it?

Baldur Abendroth · 06-07-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Castel

Looks good! How's the ride, how do you like it?

Like like it better for sure. The ride is stiffer and less bouncy as before. Cornering had improved a lot. The pot holes and sharp speed bumps do feel harsher but I always avoided them for the most part anyway.

Nagrom · 06-07-2010, 11:19 AM

Very clean!

Castel · 06-07-2010, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baldur Abendroth

Like like it better for sure. The ride is stiffer and less bouncy as before. Cornering had improved a lot. The pot holes and sharp speed bumps do feel harsher but I always avoided them for the most part anyway.

Cool! I might need to look into this

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Baldur Abendroth · 06-07-2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castel

Cool! I might need to look into this

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You should, I would suggest koni yellow shocks as well, or some kind of shock set. On **********s they are only about $3??.00 something. I think i'll be putting thoughs on sometime in the future. The sport shocks are alright for now though.

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Baldur Abendroth Lieutenant 14 Rep 468 Posts Drives: the economy, SG e92 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Oswego, OR iTrader: (1)	Update: Got the H&Rs installed last Saturday by SiGmA from bimmerforum. He did some great work and it was cheap! Shitty before pic.... After.... __________________
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