Materials to Maintain Your ZHP IIIII Hand Protection IIIII Tools to Maintain Your ZHP
Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. 10-03-2012, 08:23 AM #1
    Obioban
    Obioban is offline Soldier
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Posts
    58

    DIY suspension install videos doityourself

    The videos star Dan Law, from lots of interesting angles 2:

    NB: You need the latest version of quicktime to watch the downloadable versions

    Here is an excellent written DIY with pictures, listing all the steps clearly (thanks to mikymu)
    http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=179844



    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Jacking


    NOTE: Forgot to put it in the video, buy make sure you disconnect the auto leveling arm before removing the front shocks. You MUST do this or it could snap. (the auto leveling arm is the small bracket attached to the control arm on the passenger side only)



    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Suspension Removal




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Strut Assembly




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Suspension Installation




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Trunk Liner




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Rear Suspension Removal




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Rear Suspension Installation

    Note on Rear suspension install: If you are installing KWs, the rear ride height adjustor goes on TOP of the spring, not underneath like all other kits. In addition, the rubber pad that was mounted on top of the stock spring should be used underneath the KW spring (between the control arm and the spring).




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): RSM Lubing




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): RTABs




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): FCABs




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Sways






    Download video (both parts) in full quality here (save link target): Rear Sways




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Tie Rods




    Download video in full quality here (save link target): Trunk Trimming

    Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2001 LMB/blk M5, 2003 530i 5mt, 04 M3 wagon (with ZHP interior and exterior trimmings)
    Past cars: 04 M3, 96 M3, S50B32 e36 M3 CM race car, 6mt NA RWD e91
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 10-03-2012, 03:10 PM #2
    echo46
    echo46 is offline Messaggero
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Long island, New York
    Posts
    1,493
    Good stuff, just did struts and shocks on my e36. Could have used this stuff..
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 10-04-2012, 08:03 AM #3
    midlandtech's Avatar
    midlandtech
    midlandtech is offline Messaggero
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Kansas City
    Posts
    1,328
    perfect. I am doing shocks and struts tomorrow. Actually it brings up a question, what is the average time of installation for shocks and struts?

    Mods: Smoked corners, smoked side markers, smoked tails, 35% tint, CF kidney grills, debadged, angel eyes, 3000k HID Fogs, OBX exhaust, Sharked, solo werks S1 coilovers, front and rear strut brace, AUX cable
    "I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone built it for me"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 10-04-2012, 08:18 AM #4
    danewilson77's Avatar
    danewilson77
    danewilson77 is offline Capo di tutti capi
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Liberty Township, OH
    Posts
    37,935
    Quote Originally Posted by midlandtech View Post
    perfect. I am doing shocks and struts tomorrow. Actually it brings up a question, what is the average time of installation for shocks and struts?
    3-4 hours.

    Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 10-04-2012, 08:42 AM #5
    midlandtech's Avatar
    midlandtech
    midlandtech is offline Messaggero
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Kansas City
    Posts
    1,328
    Thanks DW

    Mods: Smoked corners, smoked side markers, smoked tails, 35% tint, CF kidney grills, debadged, angel eyes, 3000k HID Fogs, OBX exhaust, Sharked, solo werks S1 coilovers, front and rear strut brace, AUX cable
    "I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone built it for me"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 10-13-2012, 09:40 PM #6
    terraphantm
    terraphantm is offline Messaggero
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    Philadelphia
    Posts
    1,079
    Quote Originally Posted by Obioban View Post
    NOTE: Forgot to put it in the video, buy make sure you disconnect the auto leveling arm before removing the front shocks. You MUST do this or it could snap. (the auto leveling arm is the small bracket attached to the control arm on the passenger side only)
    Ian - just FYI, the leveler attaches a little differently on the non-m - it's actually bolted on through a small hole in the control arm

    (and in the case of snapping the M3 one, I find an industrial zip tie does a remarkable job until the new bracket comes in)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 10-15-2012, 04:19 AM #7
    Obioban
    Obioban is offline Soldier
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Posts
    58
    Quote Originally Posted by terraphantm View Post
    Ian - just FYI, the leveler attaches a little differently on the non-m - it's actually bolted on through a small hole in the control arm

    (and in the case of snapping the M3 one, I find an industrial zip tie does a remarkable job until the new bracket comes in)
    Good info!

    Sadly i can't edit the OP anymore as, since I made the thread, they limited attachments to 10... so to change it I'd have to split the videos over the first post and this one.

    Didn't know you were on here

    Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2001 LMB/blk M5, 2003 530i 5mt, 04 M3 wagon (with ZHP interior and exterior trimmings)
    Past cars: 04 M3, 96 M3, S50B32 e36 M3 CM race car, 6mt NA RWD e91
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. DIY: BMW Performance SSK Install doityourself
    By Avetiso in forum DIY
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 04-07-2015, 08:30 AM
  2. G.A.S. Kit install video and review doityourself
    By danewilson77 in forum DIY
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 02-20-2014, 07:30 PM
  3. BMW E46 Steering Wheel Removal/Install doityourself
    By kayger12 in forum DIY
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 04-13-2012, 02:35 PM
  4. BMW Performance Intake Install DIY doityourself
    By Mtnman in forum DIY
    Replies: 117
    Last Post: 09-30-2011, 07:50 PM
  5. DIY Homelink Install for BMW E46 doityourself
    By shadowpuck in forum DIY
    Replies: 42
    Last Post: 03-01-2011, 03:30 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules