Bilstein B4-Sport issue

6ixSpd · 08-25-2019, 01:34 PM

Solved.

Donutz · 08-26-2019, 06:05 AM

Did you replace only the struts, or did you also replace spring pads, strut mounts as well?

avocet · 08-26-2019, 12:30 PM

Were any of the control arm bolts removed to help get the strut out? If so, were the bolts retightened with the arm in the loaded position(the bushing acts as a spring... if tightened while unloaded it will act like a spring)?

Volasko · 08-26-2019, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by avocet

Were any of the control arm bolts removed to help get the strut out? If so, were the bolts retightened with the arm in the loaded position(the bushing acts as a spring... if tightened while unloaded it will act like a spring)?

This was the first thing that came to my mind when I read this. Though I'm pretty sure this isn't your first rodeo so I would assume you already know about this.

6ixSpd · 08-26-2019, 01:46 PM

Control arm and it's mounts weren't touched.
New strut mounts (same height as the ones I removed, the old ones had not collapsed), bump stops, sway bar endlinks. None of which will raise the ride height by 1.5" which is what I am seeing.
The upper and lower coils on the springs are also seated properly against their stops on the perches.
The strut tab is fully seated against the knuckle as well.

I'm at a total loss here. May have to bite the bullet and just slap some coilovers on it and call it a day. I've spent almost $800 CAD in parts in the last month and still not satisfied with the ride height and comfort.

Or part this bitch out and get a F10...

aggieEVO · 08-31-2019, 05:15 PM

How did you solve it?

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Solved.

colorado.e9x · 09-01-2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by aggieEVO

How did you solve it?

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Solved.

+1

6ixSpd · 09-04-2019, 11:22 PM

I put Koni yellows back in, lol.

colorado.e9x · 09-04-2019, 11:37 PM

lmao

Salzamani · 09-11-2019, 02:04 PM

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I put Koni yellows back in, lol.

With Yellows did the ride quality improve/comfortable then before as well?

Which springs did you go with?

6ixSpd · 09-11-2019, 02:26 PM

Salzamani · 09-11-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

Everyone is a newbie at some point.

6ixSpd · 09-11-2019, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Salzamani

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

I put Koni yellows back in, lol.

With Yellows did the ride quality improve/comfortable then before as well?

Which springs did you go with?

Night and day. Koni Yellow with Eibach ProKit maintains all the stock comfort, if not more, yet handles much better too. It's the best DD combo imo.

Salzamani · 09-13-2019, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Night and day. Koni Yellow with Eibach ProKit maintains all the stock comfort, if not more, yet handles much better too. It's the best DD combo imo.

Looking to do the same

Did you need to replace any other parts. Bump stops etc..

Did you do the install yourself? Cost to instal?

Were you going from a sport package suspension to the new setup?

How much did was the ride height effected? In terms of mm or inch?

Glad to hear you’re so happy

Fritzer · 10-14-2019, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

I put Koni yellows back in, lol.

LMFAO

Volasko · 10-16-2019, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Salzamani

Everyone is a newbie at some point.

Oh man I chuckled at this.... he ain't no noob!

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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6015 Rep 6,745 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Control arm and it's mounts weren't touched. New strut mounts (same height as the ones I removed, the old ones had not collapsed), bump stops, sway bar endlinks. None of which will raise the ride height by 1.5" which is what I am seeing. The upper and lower coils on the springs are also seated properly against their stops on the perches. The strut tab is fully seated against the knuckle as well. I'm at a total loss here. May have to bite the bullet and just slap some coilovers on it and call it a day. I've spent almost $800 CAD in parts in the last month and still not satisfied with the ride height and comfort. Or part this bitch out and get a F10... __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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