How To Install Coilover Suspension! BMW E9x Coilovers DIY

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Жыл бұрын

In this video we show you how to install coilover suspension on a BMW E90 Sedan RWD 328i. This process would work on the E92 E91 and E93 325i 328i 335i 330i and similar for the M3 and XI versions. We are installing ECS Tuning coilovers, which are linked down below. Thanks for watching!
Parts: E9x RWD ECS Tuning Coil overs: click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=BZfgVZ7JGM8&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-ecs-parts%2Fecs-performance-adjustable-coilover-system-e9x-non-m-rwd%2F029309ecs01%7Ea%2F
E9x XI AWD ECS Tuning Coil over Suspension:
click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=BZfgVZ7JGM8&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-ecs-parts%2Fecs-coilovers-e90-awd%2F029310ecs01%7Ea%2F
Upper Shock Mount Kit:
click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=BZfgVZ7JGM8&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-assembled-by-ecs-parts%2Frear-upper-shock-mount-kit%2F33506771738kt%2F
Lower Shock Mounts:
click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=BZfgVZ7JGM8&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-turner-motorsport-parts%2Fturner-e9xnm-monoball-lower-rear-shock-mount%2F024572tms03%7Ea%2F
Spindle/Knuckle Pinch Separator Tool:
amzn.to/456igwM
Suspension Preload Control Arm Tightening Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJ6SdLGA2djdpKs.html&pp=ygUZY2FyIHN1c3BlbnNpb24gc2hvcGxpZmV0dg%3D%3D
Torque Specs:
www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1362166
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0:00 Intro
1:22 Parts and tools needed
2:03 Front Strut Removal
6:56 Front Coilover Overview Preload Spring
9:00 Front Coilover Install
10:49 Front Coilover setup
12:16 Adjustable Sway Bar Link Install
13:37 Rear Shock and Spring Removal
21:41 Rear Shock Mount Setup
23:14 Rear Coilover Setup and Overview
25:28 Rear Adjustable Coilover Install
28:04 How to setup and adjust coilover suspension
37:54 Conclusion

Пікірлер: 52

@nello1591 4 күн бұрын

Dude thank you for actually showing what goes where on the struts for the rear, I'm installing BC racing on my e91 but they are basically identical to the ecs. Super helpful, nobody else I found explained it well.

@sergioalvarez9697 11 ай бұрын

I love how you take you’re time to actually explain why you’re doing what needs to be done. Great video!

@razorrich Жыл бұрын

Nice work, guys! Budget coilovers are a nice upgrade. Man, cousin owns you guys big time! It’s like a new car!

@carlossayers 7 ай бұрын

Wauw, finally someone who knows his stuff! There is a lot of nonsense being told on the internet about spring preloading. Like you said, preload is only to ensure that the spring does not come loose from its seat during suspension drop. Other than that, it doesn't do anything at all! Almost all auto coilovers have linear springs. A few mm more or less preload is not important. As soon as the weight of the car comes on the coilovers, the preload is cancelled out by the weight of the car. Just make sure there is enough tension on the spring to keep it in place and you are ok. I do not own a BMW but I love watching your video's. Keep them comming!

@Bowtie12oclock Жыл бұрын

Always coming through with that thorough explanation. Since my E92 335 is good to go now (knock wood), I will be getting some goodies for it and handling will be high on my list.

@ShopLifeTV Жыл бұрын

All the explaining made the video a little long, but it can be used for most coilover installs! Handling upgrades are awesome! Especially since you are already caught up on maintenance!

@Nico_335i_DCT Жыл бұрын

Super nice DIY brother and sister! Looks like great stuff from ECS. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend. Dutch regards Nico.

@ShopLifeTV Жыл бұрын

Honestly impressed for the price of these coil overs! I drove the car 4+ hours to drop it off earlier this year and it felt great at the slightly lowered ride height. My cousin has been daily driving it for a few months now and still loves it!

@darylroberts6100 6 ай бұрын

Good job on your videos. Informative and we laid out. Hoping these videos gain you more followers and future opportunities.

@nehemiahnorman1582 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this refresh thinking about doing the 325i e90 been a while since I did it on the 330

@stephanelouvet1113 7 ай бұрын

Very nice guide 👍👍 ! Good job

@e-85gee27 Жыл бұрын

bro this e90 series🔥🔥🔥 learning so much

@biglefty08 Жыл бұрын

I own a e46 M3 but watch cause I just enjoy Bimmer content 🤙🏽Ⓜ️

@Astra8676 Жыл бұрын

Great step by step guide!!

@ShopLifeTV Жыл бұрын

🙏

@kingcandyskulls 3 ай бұрын

Watching this video was hilarious also helped me I’m a new sub 🔒🤣

@edwardwerley8831 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I did not remember seeing a section on when you need to add lowering end links (shorter). I have Bilstein B14 CO’s abs it lowered the car quit a bit. I put lowering end links on the back but was not sure how to determine the length of the lowering end links on the front. Can you advise?

@pedrofly100 Жыл бұрын

Please do diagnostic on n52 rough idle and rough run please

@HanifEFIMechanical Жыл бұрын

Good job

@ShopLifeTV Жыл бұрын

🙏

@VNEMUS Жыл бұрын

"sexual innuendos everywhere!"😂. Another great video, Jason!🙌

@luckyhack78 11 ай бұрын

Y mounted strut mounts from e9x xdrive on my e39 with the sachs M sport strut , 1cm lower !

@TML34 4 ай бұрын

Where did the bump stop support (silver cap) go on the rear shocks? It would have a 10mm hole in it, but these shocks are likely 12mm, so did you drill out the support?

@afgtkt Жыл бұрын

ECS is Turner. ECS acquired Turner 2015.

@joshuaolmstead5225 2 ай бұрын

This was a enormous help for these ECS coilovers. Myself I'm pretty green on anything mechanical and unfortunately I'm not blessed with having that innate ability but this breakdown allowed me to even complete it if need be which isn't the case I have so-called a shop that is supposed to be somewhat reputable that has no fucking clue how to even not blow off your freaking end links as they set the car down along with other basic stuff. Anyway thank you. If you have other instructable vids content on LCI e9x xi repairs or modifications that translate to pre-lci also let me know if you have another link or if you don't if you have a buddy that you could point me in the direction of that you trust more or less

@sergiogutierrez10 Жыл бұрын

I need a bmw again it’s been 10 years since I’ve owned one 😢

@ShopLifeTV Жыл бұрын

You can find decent prices still on the e46/e9x cars. Clean examples of the e46 are getting harder to find so it’s only a matter of time before those prices start going up!

@brandonchappell1535 Жыл бұрын

Oh, so u forgot the trauma? 😂

@macalacalan1175 11 ай бұрын

Me too. How I miss my beautiful 2002, midnight blue, oyster upholstered 325i E46 automatic BMW that I bought from the original owner at 92,000 km and drove until it had done 270,000 km - and sold it six years ago. The VW Golf I replaced it with, although super reliable, practical and economical (42 US mpg), feels like a shopping trolley by comparison - sooo pedestrian. But I know if I buy another BMW it’d have a host of issues that would cost a kings ransom to address. The young bloke who has this video channel is awesome. 🦘

@tracierainey8200 10 ай бұрын

I'll sell you mine. It's a 2001 525i. I've it rebuilt last year 2022 and now I've gotta replace another gasket. Which is why I'm here watching and wishing he lived close to Greenville SC. I'm sick of BMW dealer mechanic.

@gxlazy 4 ай бұрын

@@tracierainey8200this is for suspension not engine problems 😊

@pedrofly100 Жыл бұрын

Keep the e9x series up please

@NLDMesa06 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for being off topic but you know your stuff and I'd like your insight. I've got an 07 E91 with the GM automatic. Do the GM transmissions have problems with the solenoid sleeves like the ZF does? Car has 94k miles and I already had the fluid replaced at 92k.

@ShopLifeTV Жыл бұрын

No problem! I would do the sonnax zip kit and the seals between the mechatronics and transmission

@bluemoonman2726 8 ай бұрын

I have these same coilovers and its wayy to low in the rear even at max height. Like its almost tucking the rim lip. Any idea why?

@happywrench3044 18 күн бұрын

Same here.. The rear rest super low,

@nickdog2022 Жыл бұрын

Bmw god

@omerkurt9406 Жыл бұрын

WE ARE BACK❤

@ShopLifeTV Жыл бұрын

I barely clicked to make it public! Appreciate the love man!

@user-fv7xd6fm8h 10 ай бұрын

Hey I have a question I accidentally plugged my battery in the ring way and it sparked up plugged it in right now car won’t turn over any idea?

@AugustDreamScape 3 ай бұрын

You probably shorted something out.

@RH-no8oi 7 ай бұрын

Where is your shop located and how can I get you to work on my car??

@ychang408 Жыл бұрын

Can u post how driving experience like after coilover replacement?

@ShopLifeTV Жыл бұрын

I drove the car 4+ hours to drop it off at my cousins place and they felt great. We only lowered the car slightly and softened up the ride a bit more then shown in the video (12 clicks from fully hard). My cousin has been daily driving it for a few months now and he loves it.

@aayala302 10 ай бұрын

I replaced mine with BC Coilovers and they were too bouncy. Were these ECS ones a decent ride or much more bouncy?

@royxl9506 29 күн бұрын

900 dollars kit doesn’t come with the extra parts gotta be some scam

@user-ix7zx5vx8h 6 ай бұрын

So your just gonna make a video and not show end result😢

@michaelcondrey8681 Жыл бұрын

thats what she said 😂😂😂😂

@littleand9250 4 ай бұрын

Missing some much info 🤣

@UGAexploder 11 ай бұрын

If you ever find yourself in northeast Atl, hit me up bro! love your vids, would be awesome to connect with you.

@johnbori6869 10 ай бұрын

Bro i know what im gng to ask you is not related to this video but i have a 2008 bmw 328i i change the water pump i bought a new one but Chinese one and when i try test the electric pump doesnt work,car heats up .i check all fuses 33 ,37 also the battery fuse links and everything shows power also ground what u suggest u think might be the chinese water pump ? And thank you