DIY for Lowering Springs?

Daas87 · 10-25-2008, 02:49 PM

Looked everywhere. I found one for the 3series but not the M3. Anyone know of a DIY for a 2008 M3 for H&R Springs?

camaross305 · 10-25-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Daas87

Looked everywhere. I found one for the 3series but not the M3. Anyone know of a DIY for a 2008 M3 for H&R Springs?

just did it.... its the exact same as the 3 series DIY.....nothing different except unplug the edc plugs to take out the shocks other than that its the same

MDCTFTW · 10-25-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by camaross305

just did it.... its the exact same as the 3 series DIY.....nothing different except unplug the edc plugs to take out the shocks other than that its the same

Did you follow any torque specs for the bolts? I've been searching for this info, but nobody seems to care about this ... which I find quite hard to believe.

Blip Bavarian · 10-27-2008, 05:06 PM

I am also curious about this, and would like to see an M3 specific DIY..

MDCTFTW · 10-27-2008, 05:23 PM

If I had torque specs for the bolts I'd be on this in no time. But since I don't I will wait until I get that info.

Speedtrap · 10-27-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by camaross305

just did it.... its the exact same as the 3 series DIY.....nothing different except unplug the edc plugs to take out the shocks other than that its the same

I just did it as well

Here are some pictures

No special torque wrench needed. Just be careful of the bolts when you screw it back on later, as they need to be aligned properly or else you will knack the thread.

Preparing for the springs.

Replacing with new ones.

Installed.

MDCTFTW · 10-28-2008, 04:36 AM

A torque wrench isn't really anything special, but I'm just so surprised nobody has these values for the car. It's possible to over tighten or under tighten bolts isn't it?

spyderco10 · 10-29-2008, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

A torque wrench isn't really anything special, but I'm just so surprised nobody has these values for the car. It's possible to over tighten or under tighten bolts isn't it?

Absolutely, this is THE most important part of working with your suspension (and other parts of the car). Bad things happen if you over or under torque it.

MDCTFTW · 10-29-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

Absolutely, this is THE most important part of working with your suspension (and other parts of the car). Bad things happen if you over or under torque it.

That's what I thought. So why don't people on here care? Haha. I'm about to call my SA for them.

UltimateBMW · 10-29-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

That's what I thought. So why don't people on here care? Haha. I'm about to call my SA for them.

Because, while we are all enthusiasts here, we are not all the same age, matuity, or machanically inclined. Some poeple just don't know. Some don't care. And the rest haven't done it yet probably because of the aforementioned reasons.

No disrespect to anyone here, but sometimes its easy to forget that appearances can be deceiving.

MDCTFTW · 10-29-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

Because, while we are all enthusiasts here, we are not all the same age, matuity, or machanically inclined. Some poeple just don't know. Some don't care. And the rest haven't done it yet probably because of the aforementioned reasons.

No disrespect to anyone here, but sometimes its easy to forget that appearances can be deceiving.

True, but a lot of people on here do their own installs ... especially with springs.

rldzhao · 10-30-2008, 12:59 AM

Hey guys, I've gotten most of the tools needed to do a DIY (including a torque wrench). Stay tuned!

spyderco10 · 10-30-2008, 04:08 AM

i had mine lowered on H&Rs, took it to a shop that specializes in high performance cars. i'm assuming they torqued it down to the correct specs. but then again who really knows? i could never do this myself because i don't have the proper tools. (namely the lift, which i forgot to have installed when i built the house)

MDCTFTW · 10-30-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

Hey guys, I've gotten most of the tools needed to do a DIY (including a torque wrench). Stay tuned!

You should buy Craftsman. Their stuff is pretty good for the price. They're life time guarantee too. Something like this would do nicely:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...000P?adCell=A3

And a breaker bar for those tough bolts ...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944202000P

clubspec330i · 11-10-2008, 05:45 PM

Do you mean torque spec on spring perch or strut housing nuts? As for strut housing, I used 14 lb-ft. Over tightening it, you will be looking at a new strut housing. As for spring, I just screwed it in with Impact gun.

Good luck..By the way, I trust myself more than most performance shop. That was why I changed engine on my S2000 and CRX in my garage and not at the 'speed shop.' Again, I said most not all..

schnell325 · 02-18-2009, 01:57 PM

Bump so I can find this thread in the spring also.

1989baby · 02-23-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by schnell325

Bump so I can find this thread in the spring also.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183011
^ this is a waaay faster install, took me and a friend about 2 1/2 hours. and a total of about 8 bolts.

10-25-2008, 02:49 PM	#1
Daas87 Private First Class Drives: E92 M3-DCT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 118 iTrader: (1)	DIY for Lowering Springs? Looked everywhere. I found one for the 3series but not the M3. Anyone know of a DIY for a 2008 M3 for H&R Springs?
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Blip Bavarian salivator Drives: E92 M3 & E30 LS1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 492 iTrader: (0)	I am also curious about this, and would like to see an M3 specific DIY.. __________________

10-27-2008, 05:23 PM	#5
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,890 iTrader: (0)	If I had torque specs for the bolts I'd be on this in no time. But since I don't I will wait until I get that info. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

10-28-2008, 04:36 AM	#7
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,890 iTrader: (0)	A torque wrench isn't really anything special, but I'm just so surprised nobody has these values for the car. It's possible to over tighten or under tighten bolts isn't it? __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

10-30-2008, 12:59 AM	#12
rldzhao Moderator Drives: NASA TTA #92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston/Shanghai/上海 Posts: 4,417 iTrader: (12)	Hey guys, I've gotten most of the tools needed to do a DIY (including a torque wrench). Stay tuned! __________________ RBM3 Powered by M-World/AiM EVO4 Data Logger/KW Competition 2-Way/StopTech BBK/Rear Seats Delete/M-World Clubsport Splitter & Wing/OMP Racing Seats

10-30-2008, 04:08 AM	#13
spyderco10 Colonel Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,336 iTrader: (0)	i had mine lowered on H&Rs, took it to a shop that specializes in high performance cars. i'm assuming they torqued it down to the correct specs. but then again who really knows? i could never do this myself because i don't have the proper tools. (namely the lift, which i forgot to have installed when i built the house) __________________ “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6

11-10-2008, 05:45 PM	#15
clubspec330i Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 277 iTrader: (0)	Do you mean torque spec on spring perch or strut housing nuts? As for strut housing, I used 14 lb-ft. Over tightening it, you will be looking at a new strut housing. As for spring, I just screwed it in with Impact gun. Good luck..By the way, I trust myself more than most performance shop. That was why I changed engine on my S2000 and CRX in my garage and not at the 'speed shop.' Again, I said most not all..

02-18-2009, 01:57 PM	#16
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