Video DIY suspension install thread (including RTABs, sways, FCABs, coilovers) - BMW M3 Forum.com (E30 M3 | E36 M3 | E46 M3

**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.

phil97m3Blue · 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, 08:10:21 PM	#2
PenguinScotty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 149 iTrader: (0) 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 Posts: 1,029 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Monterey, CA	OMG. This is awesome. __________________ -Brandon 1998 M3 Alpine/Modena - 1991 325ic Alpine/Gray

Thu, Oct-04-2007, 10:35:47 PM	#4
thedood Friend of Merlin Olsen Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 11,039 iTrader: (14) Reputation: 0 Location: Savannah	good lord... good timing, too. __________________

Fri, Oct-05-2007, 12:15:41 AM	#5
PurpleM3Pursuit From Utsunomiya, Japan...... Join Date: Jul 2002 Age: 28 Posts: 13,004 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 16 Location: Dayton/Columbus, O H I O	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! Also in the fleet: '75 Porsche 911 Carrera '85 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 '07 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 5.7L TRD Off Road

Fri, Oct-05-2007, 01:07:08 AM	#7
phil97m3Blue Something goes here.... Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,594 iTrader: (2) Reputation: 0 Location: Outside Philly	I can't believe Dan made it through all of those without cursing. Awesome stuff. __________________ Pics: Obioban -- Graveyard quickie -- BBS RGRs -- V-Twin -- m3buzz .


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

Sat, Oct-06-2007, 04:26:50 AM	#9
Petrucci Trial of Tears Join Date: Jan 2007 Age: 24 Posts: 2,853 iTrader: (2) Reputation: 0 Location: Chandler, Arizona	Amazing. This helps so much. Thank you. __________________ -Josh 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: 14,853 iTrader: (0) Reputation: 0 Location: Snottsdale	awesome contribution. thx! __________________ "the planet has been through a lot worse than us" -George Carlin

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