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ravens9322 · 11-10-2009, 06:33 PM

bumppage

dragonfly2k3 · 12-29-2009, 02:11 AM

few quick updates. The car has stayed mostly stock. Today I installed a 6000k hid kit that ravens got for xmas but didnt work with his car. I also ordered KW V1s, but the selled just informed me the rear adjusters dont fit the springs... wtf? What should my plan from here be?

dragonfly2k3 · 01-04-2010, 02:37 PM

Ok, so I ordered the KW V1s, and they showed up. They are NIB. They have scratches from shipping, but there are no hardware or tooling marks on them. So I can tell they've never been installed. There is not fluid on the struts. BUT when compressed, the struts do not completely rebound by themselves, they go 1-2 inches and stop. All 4, fronts and rears do this. Is this how they're supposed to be? Did I get a bad kit? Is it part of KWs overdamped system?

DaveSTi · 01-04-2010, 04:39 PM

If you could compress all 4 shocks with your bare hands, the shocks are blown. They're designed to control the energy from the spring.

thebillsman · 01-04-2010, 05:04 PM

ive got a friend in jamison thats finishing up his e36 build. Just got it sprayed a really powerful white but is still running the stock motor at 149k!

dragonfly2k3 · 01-05-2010, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveSTi

If you could compress all 4 shocks with your bare hands, the shocks are blown. They're designed to control the energy from the spring.

10-4. What is the most likely cause of them being blown from factory? Also, I must note that if i try to press hard they wont compress, but if i very slowly apply a light pressure, they will compress. I found that wierd too.

DaveSTi · 01-05-2010, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonfly2k3

10-4. What is the most likely cause of them being blown from factory? Also, I must note that if i try to press hard they wont compress, but if i very slowly apply a light pressure, they will compress. I found that wierd too.

I seriously doubt they're blown and am not sure why you're trying to compress them by hand to begin with.

dragonfly2k3 · 01-05-2010, 09:52 AM

i have no idea lol. i opened the kit and was just playing with the components. i will install today and report back, and obvi there will be a pic update

dragonfly2k3 · 01-07-2010, 12:18 PM

So, the coilovers are here, and as I promised, here is a pic update, including a full install pic set, with some helpful hints for those who plan to mod an e36 as well.

So, we will start. The car as it sat before can be seen on page one.

The car jacked and getting ready to begin the front install.

my ghetto ass method of holding the hub up while the strut was out

My method of getting the tab of the hub out of the channel on the strut. Thread a wheel bolt in, then put a leverage bar on the bolt and just pry it out, just make sure you have something in place to catch the hub so that it doesnt tear your brake line/abs sensor wire.

the fronts just about out.

my buddy finishing up droppin the drivers side struts.

quick shot of the stock engine bay

BMW put a ridiculous quantity of thread lock on all of the front suspension hardware

The fronts sitting next to the kit.

This is why the kit was only 500 for a 1600 kit. One old style plastic spring seat, and one new style aluminum spring seat.

I didnt have a through drive socket/ratchet, but this method works well. Clamp a socket real tight into a set of vise grips(around the base so you dont crack the wall) and then put an allen wrench through the middle. Worked well for me.

Fronts in

Front ride height(the block of wood is decieving, more high qual pics of current stance hopefully today)

Rears:

Notice anything wrong here?

how bout now? yes, thats the rear spring in 2 pieces.

The haynes manual will tell you to remove the axle to get the rear spring out, instead i put a ratchet/socket on the rear hub/arm bolt, then rested the ratchet againt the caliper and pryed down. MAKE SURE to keep an eye on both the cv boots, as well as you brake/abs lines. You CAN tear them if you pry too far.

Thats basically all I have. more pics to come in the near future hopefully.

JDMTyler3326 · 01-07-2010, 07:04 PM

I think its gonna look awesome when it all done. Can't wait for more pictures.

russiankid · 01-08-2010, 01:45 AM

Need pics.

dragonfly2k3 · 01-08-2010, 07:28 AM

Will have pics soon. Picked up a pair of delrin front control arm bushings today at VAC.

zidek · 01-11-2010, 06:29 PM

so its still up on jacks?

dragonfly2k3 · 01-11-2010, 08:28 PM

nah, Ive been drivin it. Just not time or weather to take good stance pics.

dragonfly2k3 · 01-22-2010, 04:01 AM

so, after dicking around for ever and ever, I have 1 shot of my cars current stance. It also now has staggered M contour wheels, black seats, and a weighted M shift knob.

stover · 01-22-2010, 06:56 AM

very clean :thumbs up: for tuckin tire

JDMTyler3326 · 01-22-2010, 07:16 AM

Looks freaking awesome man! I love that picture it almost looks fake.

97TurboDSM · 01-22-2010, 05:44 PM

needs more low. pussy.

dragonfly2k3 · 01-24-2010, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMTyler3326

Looks freaking awesome man! I love that picture it almost looks fake.

thats because the masking is very visible. My photog said hed try to re-edit it. Thanks for all the good words so far guys. I will try to get pics with the new wheels soon as well, they really make the car.

zidek · 01-24-2010, 01:07 PM

great pic. see if he can mask some tire shine lol

12-29-2009, 02:11 AM	#22
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	few quick updates. The car has stayed mostly stock. Today I installed a 6000k hid kit that ravens got for xmas but didnt work with his car. I also ordered KW V1s, but the selled just informed me the rear adjusters dont fit the springs... wtf? What should my plan from here be? __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

01-04-2010, 02:37 PM	#23
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	Ok, so I ordered the KW V1s, and they showed up. They are NIB. They have scratches from shipping, but there are no hardware or tooling marks on them. So I can tell they've never been installed. There is not fluid on the struts. BUT when compressed, the struts do not completely rebound by themselves, they go 1-2 inches and stop. All 4, fronts and rears do this. Is this how they're supposed to be? Did I get a bad kit? Is it part of KWs overdamped system? __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

01-04-2010, 04:39 PM	#24
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01-05-2010, 09:52 AM	#28
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	i have no idea lol. i opened the kit and was just playing with the components. i will install today and report back, and obvi there will be a pic update __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

01-07-2010, 12:18 PM	#29
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	So, the coilovers are here, and as I promised, here is a pic update, including a full install pic set, with some helpful hints for those who plan to mod an e36 as well. So, we will start. The car as it sat before can be seen on page one. The car jacked and getting ready to begin the front install. my ghetto ass method of holding the hub up while the strut was out My method of getting the tab of the hub out of the channel on the strut. Thread a wheel bolt in, then put a leverage bar on the bolt and just pry it out, just make sure you have something in place to catch the hub so that it doesnt tear your brake line/abs sensor wire. the fronts just about out. my buddy finishing up droppin the drivers side struts. quick shot of the stock engine bay BMW put a ridiculous quantity of thread lock on all of the front suspension hardware The fronts sitting next to the kit. This is why the kit was only 500 for a 1600 kit. One old style plastic spring seat, and one new style aluminum spring seat. I didnt have a through drive socket/ratchet, but this method works well. Clamp a socket real tight into a set of vise grips(around the base so you dont crack the wall) and then put an allen wrench through the middle. Worked well for me. Fronts in Front ride height(the block of wood is decieving, more high qual pics of current stance hopefully today) Rears: Notice anything wrong here? how bout now? yes, thats the rear spring in 2 pieces. The haynes manual will tell you to remove the axle to get the rear spring out, instead i put a ratchet/socket on the rear hub/arm bolt, then rested the ratchet againt the caliper and pryed down. MAKE SURE to keep an eye on both the cv boots, as well as you brake/abs lines. You CAN tear them if you pry too far. Thats basically all I have. more pics to come in the near future hopefully. __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

11-10-2009, 06:33 PM	#21
ravens9322 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lancaster, PA Member #15018 My Ride: Is All Kinds Of Low iTrader: (0)	bumppage

01-04-2010, 05:04 PM	#25
thebillsman Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Member #15359 My Ride: vf34 saab iTrader: (0)	ive got a friend in jamison thats finishing up his e36 build. Just got it sprayed a really powerful white but is still running the stock motor at 149k!

01-07-2010, 07:04 PM	#30
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	I think its gonna look awesome when it all done. Can't wait for more pictures.

01-08-2010, 01:45 AM	#31
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01-08-2010, 07:28 AM	#32
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	Will have pics soon. Picked up a pair of delrin front control arm bushings today at VAC. __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

01-11-2010, 06:29 PM	#33
zidek Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Member #8816 My Ride: s13 and cd accord iTrader: (1)	so its still up on jacks? __________________ *//] To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* [\\** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "you like!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

01-11-2010, 08:28 PM	#34
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	nah, Ive been drivin it. Just not time or weather to take good stance pics. __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

01-22-2010, 04:01 AM	#35
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	so, after dicking around for ever and ever, I have 1 shot of my cars current stance. It also now has staggered M contour wheels, black seats, and a weighted M shift knob. __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

01-22-2010, 06:56 AM	#36
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	very clean :thumbs up: for tuckin tire __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy

01-22-2010, 07:16 AM	#37
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	Looks freaking awesome man! I love that picture it almost looks fake.

01-22-2010, 05:44 PM	#38
97TurboDSM TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #849 My Ride: '03 IY 20th GTI iTrader: (3)	needs more low. pussy. __________________ FOR SALE! Canon 5D\|17-40L\|85mm f/1.8\|Sigmalux\|580ex

01-24-2010, 01:07 PM	#40
zidek Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Member #8816 My Ride: s13 and cd accord iTrader: (1)	great pic. see if he can mask some tire shine lol __________________ *//] To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.* [\\** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. "you like!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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