Installing coilovers soon

jwzimm · 11-16-2013, 12:49 AM

Hey all,

I just ordered a set of KW V1 coilovers and I am planning to tackle the install in the near future. I was wondering if anyone in the greater Seattle area has done this before and might have the specialty tools needed for this. If someone does could I perhaps borrow them? I am specifically looking for the spreader tool for the front shocks and the special socket for the strut top nut that is open so you can hold the rod while torquing. I will also need a spring compressor but I know I can rent that from the local parts store pretty easy.

Also, I am looking for some recommendations for getting the alignment done after the install. I would love to find a place that offers lifetime alignments but I know that is not likely.

Let me know. I am pretty stoked to get these installed.

jwzimm · 11-20-2013, 12:44 PM

Well in case anyone is curious, I just got an email from Strictly BMW to install the coils. They quoted 12 hours at $109/hour just for the install!!! That works out to $1308 which is, I might point out, more than I paid for the coilovers themselves!!! I think I will be doing this install myself for sure.

11-16-2013, 12:49 AM	#1
jwzimm Colonel 691 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	Installing coilovers soon Hey all, I just ordered a set of KW V1 coilovers and I am planning to tackle the install in the near future. I was wondering if anyone in the greater Seattle area has done this before and might have the specialty tools needed for this. If someone does could I perhaps borrow them? I am specifically looking for the spreader tool for the front shocks and the special socket for the strut top nut that is open so you can hold the rod while torquing. I will also need a spring compressor but I know I can rent that from the local parts store pretty easy. Also, I am looking for some recommendations for getting the alignment done after the install. I would love to find a place that offers lifetime alignments but I know that is not likely. Let me know. I am pretty stoked to get these installed. __________________ 2008 Honda S2000 - Current 2016 F80 M3 - SOLD!! 2011 e92 X-Drive Coupe - SOLD!!
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11-20-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
jwzimm Colonel 691 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	Well in case anyone is curious, I just got an email from Strictly BMW to install the coils. They quoted 12 hours at $109/hour just for the install!!! That works out to $1308 which is, I might point out, more than I paid for the coilovers themselves!!! I think I will be doing this install myself for sure.
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