The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[ELCID86]

The end of the spring should sit here.

[stephenkirsh]

Omg duh. How did I miss that.

Anybody got a spring compressor? And know how to use it?!

Also, that might change the ride height a bit. I'll have to look to see if the other side is like that.

[ELCID86]

Omg duh. How did I miss that.

Anybody got a spring compressor? And know how to use it?!

Also, that might change the ride height a bit. I'll have to look to see if the other side is like that.

Ha. Advance Auto has them to "rent".


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Just_George]

Sure, I have a spring compressor...c'mon over! Seriously, wish I could help - borrowing/renting from your local parts store sounds like a good idea.

[stephenkirsh]

I've no idea how to use one.

Is it as simple as compressing the spring and correctly seating it?



Here's my driver side. Looks like this was either done on purpose or somebody messed up.

[Just_George]

First of all, you're going to have a hard time doing that with the strut assembly on the car. It MIGHT be possible, but it'll be tough - MUCH easier with the strut assembly removed from the car. That said, using a spring compressor is easy - there are different styles, but the most common will be a pair of screw-type spring compressors. These are long bolts with hooks at each end that clamp the coils of the spring. You put one on each side of the spring, then work back and forth between them, tightening each a little bit to compress the spring evenly. An impact makes this a lot easier... Rotate your spring so it sits properly in the lower spring perch, then remove the clamps the same way....a little bit at a time, alternating from side to side.

[ELCID86]

First of all, you're going to have a hard time doing that with the strut assembly on the car. It MIGHT be possible, but it'll be tough - MUCH easier with the strut assembly removed from the car. That said, using a spring compressor is easy - there are different styles, but the most common will be a pair of screw-type spring compressors. These are long bolts with hooks at each end that clamp the coils of the spring. You put one on each side of the spring, then work back and forth between them, tightening each a little bit to compress the spring evenly. An impact makes this a lot easier... Rotate your spring so it sits properly in the lower spring perch, then remove the clamps the same way....a little bit at a time, alternating from side to side.

+1 and especially this: An impact makes this a lot easier

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/powerbuilt-tools-strut-spring-compressor-kit-2-piece-648627/9150007-P

[ELCID86]

OK, so I donated one of my new lenses to Colin's car and I now need one (right) headlight lens. I was looking at one on ebay and the seller has this posted. Why wont a lens fit either AL or ZKW housings? (BTW, I don't plan to buy from this guy, but it just made me curious.

• OEM Number: 63126924046
• EAN Number: 8001063371627
• Placement on vehicle: Right - Passenger Side
• Remark: For vehicles equipped with AL/BOSCH headlights. Does not fit ZKW headlights! Make sure your car production date is later than 09/2001
• Important: Check certification and shipping condition for Non-U.S. market!
• Fits: BMW 3-Series E46 Sedan & Wagon 2001-2005 (Facelift)

ECS has this part listed: http://www.ecstuning.com/News/BMW_E4...25i/ES2550213/
Fits both halogen, and xenon headlight assemblies.
For vehicles equipped with AL headlights and production date from 09/2001

[Vas]

Lenses fit both zkw and al j headlights. Only difference is the stamp on the lenses.

[Vas]

Looking at replacing my some of my center console pieces for my birthday!...Looking online to find exactly what I want, and Im unsure what will fit as their seems to be some discrepancies in color and fitment? (maybe an optical illusion?) I want to keep it OEM with cup holders as I prefer them to the bin. Here are the links:

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES86856/ center console
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES86858/ cup holder
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES86860/ coin holder

Anyone have any input on this?

I just did this. Bought my parts from the bmw mini parts store. Cheaper prices them Ecs tuning.