Suspension noob needing help

jkim723 · 04-01-2013, 07:49 PM

I just attempted to install the RD chassis kit. The front install went fine, then I did the drivers side rear and something just doesn't seem right. Refer to photo:

While lifted...

lowered the jack...

Did I miss or forget something?

skiborsy · 04-03-2013, 12:32 AM

Wild guess...did you use a non-EDC kit on an EDC car? I understand the shock shaft stem (as described in these threads http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621537 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621751) is skinnier on non-EDC cars and you can retrofit the other shock mount, if necessary.

jkim723 · 04-03-2013, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skiborsy

Wild guess...did you use a non-EDC kit on an EDC car? I understand the shock shaft stem (as described in these threads http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621537 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621751) is skinnier on non-EDC cars and you can retrofit the other shock mount, if necessary.

I appreciate the info, and yes I have EDC and the kit is for non EDC so this was exactly the reason the shock shaft wasn't fitting correctly.

jkim723 · 04-03-2013, 11:59 PM

I was actually thinking about just not installing the rear, doesn't look too bad.

I'm guessing it'll throw off the handling so probably not a good idea.

Just the fronts installed

Before, HATE the huge wheel gap.

Will post better pictures with the rear installed.

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jkim723 Private 3 Rep 75 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (4)	Suspension noob needing help I just attempted to install the RD chassis kit. The front install went fine, then I did the drivers side rear and something just doesn't seem right. Refer to photo: While lifted... lowered the jack... Did I miss or forget something?
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skiborsy Private First Class 10 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2011 Le Mans Blue E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Wild guess...did you use a non-EDC kit on an EDC car? I understand the shock shaft stem (as described in these threads http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621537 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621751) is skinnier on non-EDC cars and you can retrofit the other shock mount, if necessary.
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04-03-2013, 11:59 PM	#4
jkim723 Private 3 Rep 75 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (4)	I was actually thinking about just not installing the rear, doesn't look too bad. I'm guessing it'll throw off the handling so probably not a good idea. Just the fronts installed Before, HATE the huge wheel gap. Will post better pictures with the rear installed.
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