ST coilover install help! Adjustment collar

mbanks21 · 03-18-2014, 12:17 PM

So I'm using the included adjustment wrench but the adjustable knob spins with the spring mount. They both turn at the same time. What am I doing wrong?

jwzimm · 03-18-2014, 01:54 PM

I assume you are referring to the rear. KW (ST) states in the installation instructions that the rear perches can only be adjusted off the car.

Some have used a C-clamp or similar to hold the base while they turn the adjustment collar but it is tricky.

mbanks21 · 03-18-2014, 02:12 PM

Mother f-er. So I need to take the whole damn control arm apart again or try to clamp it

N0Chill 335i · 03-18-2014, 02:17 PM

I hate that shit too...

tova86 · 03-18-2014, 03:01 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=687472

its still a b!@#$.. gluck

mbanks21 · 03-18-2014, 03:31 PM

Whatevs. I just changed the 15mm spacers out for 12mm and called it a day

jwzimm · 03-18-2014, 04:05 PM

One thing I did is I applied a semi-permanent lube to the adjuster assembly before I installed. I used a product called Boesheild: http://boeshield.com/

Of course I haven't had to try and adjust the rears though so I can't speak to efficacy. It is a great product to protect them though. I ended up setting my rear adjusters are the max height allowed per KW and that was perfect for me.

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mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	ST coilover install help! Adjustment collar So I'm using the included adjustment wrench but the adjustable knob spins with the spring mount. They both turn at the same time. What am I doing wrong?
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jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	I assume you are referring to the rear. KW (ST) states in the installation instructions that the rear perches can only be adjusted off the car. Some have used a C-clamp or similar to hold the base while they turn the adjustment collar but it is tricky.
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03-18-2014, 02:12 PM	#3
mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	Mother f-er. So I need to take the whole damn control arm apart again or try to clamp it
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N0Chill 335i Colonel 850 Rep 2,771 Posts Drives: 13' F30 335i M Sport AW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (2)	I hate that shit too...
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tova86 RACE CAR!! 37 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 09 335i AW sedan Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=687472 its still a b!@#$.. gluck __________________ jb4/e85 wedgeflash, vanguard exhaust, wagner fmic, plm dps, dci, ER chargepipe, turbosmart bov, alpina flash, msport w/ splitters, miro 111 19x9.5 all around , sonic tuning csl trunk, gloss black roof, st coilover, custom black/white umnitza V2 headlights
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03-18-2014, 03:31 PM	#6
mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	Whatevs. I just changed the 15mm spacers out for 12mm and called it a day
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jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	One thing I did is I applied a semi-permanent lube to the adjuster assembly before I installed. I used a product called Boesheild: http://boeshield.com/ Of course I haven't had to try and adjust the rears though so I can't speak to efficacy. It is a great product to protect them though. I ended up setting my rear adjusters are the max height allowed per KW and that was perfect for me.
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