Video DIY suspension install thread (including RTABs, sways, FCABs, coilovers)

**Obioban** · Thu, Oct-04-2007, 07:59:54 PM

Presented by Ian Lindvig and Dan Law of DER Motorsports. The videos star Dan Law, from lots of interesting angles

NB: You need the latest version of quicktime to watch the downloadable versions

These videos were made using a GC suspension, as at the time we made these videos they were the best option for many people. We will soon be updating them with TCK, but the install procedures are very much the same regardless of what kit you get (including PSS9s, KWs (though with KWs the ride heigh adjustor on the rear goes on top of the spring and the top rubber pad goes underneath it), etc as well).

Note to e36 owners:
I realize these videos feature and e46. I have spent lots of time working on both e36 and e46 suspension and they are very, very similar. The only real difference in install procedure is that at the base of the e36 front shocks, the shock is attached to the suspension by bolts instead of by a clamp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd6PCEqtsiI

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Suspension Removal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ud2YO5nsI

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Strut Assembly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJYSzIWewO4

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Suspension Installation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPOT7aYMnmc

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Rear Suspension Removal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rjol57PoF4

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Rear Suspension Installation

Note on Rear suspension install: If you are installing KWs, the rear ride height adjustor goes on TOP of the spring, not underneath like all other kits. In addition, the rubber pad that was mounted on top of the stock spring should be used underneath the KW spring (between the control arm and the spring).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljue2D4AJKg

Download video in full quality here (save link target): RSM Lubing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNVT4oxUSec

Download video in full quality here (save link target): RTABs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H53hYsTVV8c

Download video in full quality here (save link target): FCABs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvyb71ZXHN0

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Sways

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ZF4mLCu8k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w83JmZeVkIg

Download video (both parts) in full quality here (save link target): Rear Sways

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACb7esRFAc

Download video in full quality here (save link target): Tie Rods

PenguinScotty · Thu, Oct-04-2007, 08:10:21 PM

Very cool post.

I'll have to grab all these <.<

Brandon318 · Thu, Oct-04-2007, 10:28:41 PM

OMG. This is awesome.

thedood · Thu, Oct-04-2007, 10:35:47 PM

good lord... good timing, too.

**PurpleM3Pursuit** · Fri, Oct-05-2007, 12:15:41 AM

hope you don't mind.. i went ahead and added this to our DIY thread.. under Ultimate Suspension Overhaul..

thanks for the great info!

Y2kCAL · Fri, Oct-05-2007, 12:41:41 AM

wow thanks.

Cheeze · Fri, Oct-05-2007, 01:07:08 AM

I can't believe Dan made it through all of those without cursing.

Awesome stuff.

**Obioban** · Fri, Oct-05-2007, 01:43:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurpleM3Pursuit

hope you don't mind.. i went ahead and added this to our DIY thread.. under Ultimate Suspension Overhaul..

thanks for the great info!

Petrucci · Sat, Oct-06-2007, 04:26:50 AM

Amazing. This helps so much. Thank you.

Blutarsky · Sat, Oct-06-2007, 04:41:36 AM

awesome contribution. thx!

Thu, Oct-04-2007, 07:59:54 PM	#1
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,456 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	Video DIY suspension install thread (including RTABs, sways, FCABs, coilovers) Presented by Ian Lindvig and Dan Law of DER Motorsports. The videos star Dan Law, from lots of interesting angles NB: You need the latest version of quicktime to watch the downloadable versions These videos were made using a GC suspension, as at the time we made these videos they were the best option for many people. We will soon be updating them with TCK, but the install procedures are very much the same regardless of what kit you get (including PSS9s, KWs (though with KWs the ride heigh adjustor on the rear goes on top of the spring and the top rubber pad goes underneath it), etc as well). Note to e36 owners: I realize these videos feature and e46. I have spent lots of time working on both e36 and e46 suspension and they are very, very similar. The only real difference in install procedure is that at the base of the e36 front shocks, the shock is attached to the suspension by bolts instead of by a clamp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd6PCEqtsiI Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Suspension Removal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ud2YO5nsI Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Strut Assembly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJYSzIWewO4 Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Suspension Installation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPOT7aYMnmc Download video in full quality here (save link target): Rear Suspension Removal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rjol57PoF4 Download video in full quality here (save link target): Rear Suspension Installation Note on Rear suspension install: If you are installing KWs, the rear ride height adjustor goes on TOP of the spring, not underneath like all other kits. In addition, the rubber pad that was mounted on top of the stock spring should be used underneath the KW spring (between the control arm and the spring). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljue2D4AJKg Download video in full quality here (save link target): RSM Lubing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNVT4oxUSec Download video in full quality here (save link target): RTABs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H53hYsTVV8c Download video in full quality here (save link target): FCABs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvyb71ZXHN0 Download video in full quality here (save link target): Front Sways http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ZF4mLCu8k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w83JmZeVkIg Download video (both parts) in full quality here (save link target): Rear Sways http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACb7esRFAc Download video in full quality here (save link target): Tie Rods __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool Last edited by Obioban; Mon, Mar-03-2008 at 12:04:57 AM.

Thu, Oct-04-2007, 08:10:21 PM	#2
PenguinScotty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 149 Reputation: 0 Location: Graz Austria/Alpharetta US	Very cool post. I'll have to grab all these <.< __________________ '98 E36 M3 Evo - Techno Violet

Thu, Oct-04-2007, 10:28:41 PM	#3
Brandon318 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 1,335 Reputation: 0 Location: Monterey	OMG. This is awesome. __________________ -Brandon 1998 M3 Alpine/Modena

Thu, Oct-04-2007, 10:35:47 PM	#4
thedood Can't touch this Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 11,279 Reputation: 0 Location: Atlanta	good lord... good timing, too. __________________

Fri, Oct-05-2007, 12:15:41 AM	#5
PurpleM3Pursuit E36 on the way out... E92 on the way in.. Join Date: Jul 2002 Age: 31 Posts: 13,587 Reputation: 578 Location: Charlotte, NC	hope you don't mind.. i went ahead and added this to our DIY thread.. under Ultimate Suspension Overhaul.. thanks for the great info! __________________ Alex... or PM3P... being a good Leader for YOU! E92 M3 AW/BL Competition BMWCCA# 368302 Also in the fleet: '75 Porsche 911 Carrera '85 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sold - '07 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 5.7L TRD Off Road, '99 E36 TVM M3 Coupe

Fri, Oct-05-2007, 12:41:41 AM	#6
Y2kCAL Starving Student Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 83 Reputation: 0 Location: SF	wow thanks.

Fri, Oct-05-2007, 01:07:08 AM	#7
Cheeze Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,080 Reputation: 0 Location: In my mind	I can't believe Dan made it through all of those without cursing. Awesome stuff.

Sat, Oct-06-2007, 04:26:50 AM	#9
Petrucci Troll Level: 99 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,660 Reputation: 0 Location: Arizona	Amazing. This helps so much. Thank you. __________________ 1995 ///M3 Cosmos Black/Anthracite M-Cross/Amaretta

Sat, Oct-06-2007, 04:41:36 AM	#10
Blutarsky Vintage Pimp Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,061 Reputation: 0 Location: Oregon	awesome contribution. thx! __________________ chaos is hangin around

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