:: ECS Tuning :: Coilover Install DIY|Ready set Low

ECSTuning · 03-01-2013, 05:24 PM

Wanting to lower your car but not sure how to install the suspension? We can help! We installed the ST Coilover System on our E92 335i and documented the process! This should help you with installing a new suspension on your car!

liang · 03-01-2013, 08:09 PM

Awesome!

tmas88 · 03-01-2013, 10:16 PM

Thank you very useful! I have a set of coilovers I'm looking to install soon. I assume the install with be similar for an E90?

Hierlevelz · 03-02-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tmas88

Thank you very useful! I have a set of coilovers I'm looking to install soon. I assume the install with be similar for an E90?

+1 Are there any differences with an E90?

ECSTuning · 03-04-2013, 10:40 AM

E92 and E90 are almost identical. The E93, E91, and E82 are even similar enough to use this as a guide.

momin · 03-04-2013, 11:57 AM

Nice DIY!!

any1 knows what rims are those?

ECSTuning · 03-04-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by momin

Nice DIY!!

any1 knows what rims are those?

20inch 360 Forged Spec 5ives

SoIntoYou · 03-24-2013, 08:43 AM

is the ecstuning bbk on the 335i for sale?

ECSTuning · 03-25-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SoIntoYou

is the ecstuning bbk on the 335i for sale?

Not at the current time. The BBK in the video is a prototype we're testing.

sle39lvr · 03-25-2013, 10:54 PM

How about giving torque specifications for all bolts and nuts involved?

ECSTuning · 03-26-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sle39lvr

How about giving torque specifications for all bolts and nuts involved?

Torque specs are noted in the video.

USAF Rick · 03-27-2013, 11:55 PM

Very informative, thanks ECS!

kluski · 03-30-2013, 04:47 PM

How does that compare to a '06 330Xi ?

ECSTuning · 04-01-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kluski

How does that compare to a '06 330Xi ?

It's not going to be 100% the same as you'll have the front drive line components not found on the non Xi vehicle but this would serve as a great guide for your 330xi.

DarkEnigma · 04-05-2013, 06:32 PM

What a fantastic video, love the way you guys produced this. It's extremely helpful. Will be following it closely when I install my coilovers very soon! Thanks

DarkEnigma · 04-10-2013, 12:01 PM

You mention that there are some specialist tools needed for the install, what are those? Can you list the tools please!

ECSTuning · 04-10-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkEnigma

You mention that there are some specialist tools needed for the install, what are those? Can you list the tools please!

Besides a socket set, wrench set, torque wrench, hex set, and a breaker bar; you'll need a pair of spring compressors, spindle housing spreader, and a cut away socket.

DarkEnigma · 04-10-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ECSTuning

Besides a socket set, wrench set, torque wrench, hex set, and a breaker bar; you'll need a pair of spring compressors, spindle housing spreader, and a cut away socket.

Should be fine apart from the spindle housing spreader then. Can't seem to find any in UK though when I google, everything returns US stores - it must be called something else over here!

iBoost · 04-10-2013, 11:52 PM

awesome video! what took you guys so long to make one? this would have saved me hours back in like 07! thanks for going out of your way and making awesome tutorials like this one though! ECSTUNING FTW

ECSTuning · 04-11-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkEnigma

Should be fine apart from the spindle housing spreader then. Can't seem to find any in UK though when I google, everything returns US stores - it must be called something else over here!

Sometimes you can get away with using a small piece of flat stock, if you look at other diy's you'll see a host of other methods to spread the housing.

We just find that little tool to be the easiest method (and maybe the safest) of doing the job.

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Originally Posted by iBoost

awesome video! what took you guys so long to make one? this would have saved me hours back in like 07! thanks for going out of your way and making awesome tutorials like this one though! ECSTUNING FTW

Well our 335 was on air for years, when we finally decided to put it back on coilovers it was one of those "we should document this for everyone" type moments!

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 04-17-2013, 05:17 PM

Wow this is awesome, I didn't even know there was one up!

ECSTuning · 04-19-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BoogeyMan'sBMW

Wow this is awesome, I didn't even know there was one up!

lol we try to help when we can!

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iBoost Retired e90post Member 143 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	awesome video! what took you guys so long to make one? this would have saved me hours back in like 07! thanks for going out of your way and making awesome tutorials like this one though! ECSTUNING FTW
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