ST Coilover Install

oregondonor · 04-17-2014, 10:47 AM

I think I screwed up. I installed my rear coilovers yesterday and went with a 50% adjustment on the upper spring perch and didn't see much of a difference from Sports Suspension ride height.

After watching a video by ECS Tuning on installing these exact parts (Great video by the way!) it appears they removed the upper spring pocket, #10 in the diagram.

I'm sure this is adding some height to the install?

mike-y · 04-17-2014, 01:29 PM

yes, that OEM spring cup will add some height. Most kits I've seen remove that completely, and the adjuster sits directly against the frame.

mbanks21 · 04-17-2014, 08:34 PM

I removed that piece when I installed my ST's

04-17-2014, 10:47 AM	#1
oregondonor Lieutenant 88 Rep 509 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pacific NW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 435i ZHP [10.00] 2023 BMW X3 xDrive 30i [0.00]	ST Coilover Install I think I screwed up. I installed my rear coilovers yesterday and went with a 50% adjustment on the upper spring perch and didn't see much of a difference from Sports Suspension ride height. After watching a video by ECS Tuning on installing these exact parts (Great video by the way!) it appears they removed the upper spring pocket, #10 in the diagram. I'm sure this is adding some height to the install? Attached Images __________________ 2016 435i MSport ZHP #85
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04-17-2014, 01:29 PM	#2
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	yes, that OEM spring cup will add some height. Most kits I've seen remove that completely, and the adjuster sits directly against the frame.
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04-17-2014, 08:34 PM	#3
mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	I removed that piece when I installed my ST's
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