[F87source]

Just curious if anyone here has done chargepipes on the m2 with the car supported on ramps?

The reason why I ask is because I wanted to remove the front stiffening plate as well to install a turbo inlet, diverter valve, and flush the coolant but I am concerned if the suspension was supposed to be not loaded while the plate was removed since ISTA says you cannot drive without the plate on.


Looking forward to some feed back, thanks!

[PackPride85]

I did it on ramps. I think you're supposed to remove/install with the suspension loaded. I did get replacement bolts though since they are TTY and are only supposed to be used once. A lot of people end up reusing and don't have issues.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by PackPride85

I did it on ramps. I think you're supposed to remove/install with the suspension loaded. I did get replacement bolts though since they are TTY and are only supposed to be used once. A lot of people end up reusing and don't have issues.

Thank you so much for your reply I really appreciate it and it really relieves me to hear that it is possible to do so. When you removed the stiffening plate did you feel any tension or preload on it?


ISTA mentions to support the car but only shows it being done via a lift by the jack points, so that is why I was worried.


Also yes I have 8 new bolts on preorder from the USA because it is $22/bolt here at my local dealer which is crazy. For anyone who cares FCP has it for the cheapest price at like ~$3/bolt.

[Tes]

Originally Posted by F87source

Thank you so much for your reply I really appreciate it and it really relieves me to hear that it is possible to do so. When you removed the stiffening plate did you feel any tension or preload on it?


ISTA mentions to support the car but only shows it being done via a lift by the jack points, so that is why I was worried.


Also yes I have 8 new bolts on preorder from the USA because it is $22/bolt here at my local dealer which is crazy. For anyone who cares FCP has it for the cheapest price at like ~$3/bolt.

I removed the belly plate couple of weeks ago my QuickJack. Plate came right off no tension or anything notable. I know you wanted data on the ramps, thought I'd share data if you jacked up all 4 corners anyways

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Tes

I removed the belly plate couple of weeks ago my QuickJack. Plate came right off no tension or anything notable. I know you wanted data on the ramps, thought I'd share data if you jacked up all 4 corners anyways

Thanks for the feedback

I just wanted to know if weight on the suspension put any kind of tension on the stiffening plate.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by PackPride85

I did it on ramps.

Please forgive me for hijacking but do you also know if you're able to access the oil pan, for an oil change, on standard plastic ramps?

[Altra]

Also did it on ramps. No issues to report. I normally get a fresh set of bolts too, but I have reused them once. No issues there either, however I don't think I'd reuse them a second time.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Please forgive me for hijacking but do you also know if you're able to access the oil pan, for an oil change, on regular plastic ramps?

Yup just crawled under my m2 today with my 16,000 lbs rhino ramps and measured the height - you will get 32 cm of clearance from the ground to the lowest point. There is also plenty of room to get to the drain bolt, only problem is it is a far crawl back there and there is not enough room to use a creeper so I just used a piece of cardboard from a TV box and crawled back there on that.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Altra

Also did it on ramps. No issues to report. I normally get a fresh set of bolts too, but I have reused them once. No issues there either, however I don't think I'd reuse them a second time.

Thank you so much for your reply! A quick question, was there any tension on the stiffening plate with the car on ramps?

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by F87source

Thank you so much for your reply! A quick question, was there any tension on the stiffening plate with the car on ramps?

No extra tension that was noticeable to me.

[PackPride85]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Please forgive me for hijacking but do you also know if you're able to access the oil pan, for an oil change, on regular plastic ramps?

Yep it's accessible but tight even with my low profile creeper.

[magha]

good luck with the DV install!! GFB?

we need you to join our m2 chat group in the GTA - pm me ur # i will add you. we could use someone with your wealth of knowledge on there

[Altra]

Originally Posted by F87source

Thank you so much for your reply! A quick question, was there any tension on the stiffening plate with the car on ramps?

I didn't notice any extra tension beyond the TTY bolts themselves.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by magha

good luck with the DV install!! GFB?

we need you to join our m2 chat group in the GTA - pm me ur # i will add you. we could use someone with your wealth of knowledge on there

Thanks, and yes gfb dv+ I personally prefer it over the turbo smart but I'll discuss it in my install thread depending on how much hassle it will take to upload pictures.


Thanks for the kind words but I really don't like doing group chats, if you have questions you can just pm on here or start a thread and tag me.