Coilover Installation -- Have you done your own? How much at Garage? Where in N.West?

DarkEnigma · 04-28-2013, 02:42 PM

Hey guys

After watching the ECS Tuning video on how to fit coilovers I'm wondering whether or not to attempt this myself with the car jacked up.

Has anyone else installed their own Coilover kit? How long did it take?

Otherwise, how much did it cost to get your coilover kit fitted?

Can anyone recommend a reliable garage in North West to perform such a job?

Thanks

Robin330i · 04-28-2013, 04:20 PM

There are 2 well known BMW specialists in the NW which I know off - hinds in Sandbach or David Paul in Warrington.

Both will no doubt be able to fit them for you.

DarkEnigma · 04-28-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Robin330i

There are 2 well known BMW specialists in the NW which I know off - hinds in Sandbach or David Paul in Warrington.

Both will no doubt be able to fit them for you.

Thanks mate, will give David Paul a call tomorrow

have you used these guys before?

Robin330i · 04-28-2013, 05:11 PM

Yeah my parents use them to service their 3series and never had any issues with them.

rjwojcik · 04-29-2013, 01:36 AM

You could also try graham Martin in st Helen's. very mod friendly. Check out his website, the pictures of the alpine upgrade are of my car. He also supplies the bird's LSD.

DarkEnigma · 05-02-2013, 03:46 AM

Booked in at Graham Martin. Have taken before shots to show for comparison

doughboy · 05-02-2013, 03:33 PM

Should have gone to Darren Wood BMW in Stockport, but I'm sure Martins are ok.

Remember you will need a proper 4 wheel specialist alignment immediately afterwards.

Photos are not reliable for drops, Before fitting, park on flat ground, Measure from the middle of your wheel centres straight up to the wheel arch lip, write it down for each wheel.

Then repeat after fitting, that will give you the accurate drop and make sure they are setup ok left to right.

DarkEnigma · 05-02-2013, 04:51 PM

Will do, thanks. Wheel alignment I will get done a week or so after once its settled a bit!

rjwojcik · 05-03-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkEnigma

Booked in at Graham Martin. Have taken before shots to show for comparison

Good man. Give him my regards. (Rob, blue 135) when you pop in.

DarkEnigma · 05-03-2013, 09:20 AM

Dammit. We've hit problems, should have been given droplinks with the coilover kit I bought. The droplinks on my E90 don't match up....

Does anyone know of anywhere you can get adjustable or shortened ones?

doughboy · 05-03-2013, 10:12 AM

Are there no brackets on your coilovers to accept the drop links?

Standard ones should be fine.

DarkEnigma · 05-03-2013, 10:31 AM

The guys are saying the OEMs won't fit. I've had to order some direct from Germany:

http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/de/...912dbdecbc8888

Would be a Bank Holiday weekend

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DarkEnigma Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW 320 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Coilover Installation -- Have you done your own? How much at Garage? Where in N.West? Hey guys After watching the ECS Tuning video on how to fit coilovers I'm wondering whether or not to attempt this myself with the car jacked up. Has anyone else installed their own Coilover kit? How long did it take? Otherwise, how much did it cost to get your coilover kit fitted? Can anyone recommend a reliable garage in North West to perform such a job? Thanks
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Robin330i Lieutenant 36 Rep 512 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2)	There are 2 well known BMW specialists in the NW which I know off - hinds in Sandbach or David Paul in Warrington. Both will no doubt be able to fit them for you.
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Robin330i Lieutenant 36 Rep 512 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2)	Yeah my parents use them to service their 3series and never had any issues with them.
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rjwojcik Captain 282 Rep 707 Posts Drives: 2016 VW Golf GTD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	You could also try graham Martin in st Helen's. very mod friendly. Check out his website, the pictures of the alpine upgrade are of my car. He also supplies the bird's LSD.
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DarkEnigma Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW 320 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Booked in at Graham Martin. Have taken before shots to show for comparison
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doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Should have gone to Darren Wood BMW in Stockport, but I'm sure Martins are ok. Remember you will need a proper 4 wheel specialist alignment immediately afterwards. Photos are not reliable for drops, Before fitting, park on flat ground, Measure from the middle of your wheel centres straight up to the wheel arch lip, write it down for each wheel. Then repeat after fitting, that will give you the accurate drop and make sure they are setup ok left to right.
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DarkEnigma Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW 320 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Will do, thanks. Wheel alignment I will get done a week or so after once its settled a bit!
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DarkEnigma Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW 320 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Dammit. We've hit problems, should have been given droplinks with the coilover kit I bought. The droplinks on my E90 don't match up.... Does anyone know of anywhere you can get adjustable or shortened ones?
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doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Are there no brackets on your coilovers to accept the drop links? Standard ones should be fine.
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DarkEnigma Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 224 Posts Drives: BMW 320 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	The guys are saying the OEMs won't fit. I've had to order some direct from Germany: http://www.carparts-tuning.co.uk/de/...912dbdecbc8888 Would be a Bank Holiday weekend
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