ST coilover not going low enough - Page 14

blksab65 · 09-29-2012, 03:10 AM

Ok so I need to send my shocks in but it says the warranty will be not valid if I drive the car too low or high... I have it on the lowest it can go in the front will they not warranty it? Keep in mind I need to fill out a sheet and that's a question on it, how low I was riding.

blksab65 · 09-29-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by E46_330i_Stud

90ft-lbs? Thats weak as fvck haha what do you think your going to break?

Go read the BMW hand book and it says tork it at 47 pounds

E46_330i_Stud · 09-29-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by blksab65

Ok so I need to send my shocks in but it says the warranty will be not valid if I drive the car too low or high... I have it on the lowest it can go in the front will they not warranty it? Keep in mind I need to fill out a sheet and that's a question on it, how low I was riding.

.....Stretching the truth not come to mind? Not sure why that isn't automatic. Put it in the middle. Can't b!tch at you then.

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Originally Posted by blksab65

Go read the BMW hand book and it says tork it at 47 pounds

Okay? I didn't ask what the manual said. All I was doing was making a statement that 90ft-lbs is weak. It's not going to break anything.

blksab65 · 09-29-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by E46_330i_Stud

.....Stretching the truth not come to mind? Not sure why that isn't automatic. Put it in the middle. Can't b!tch at you then.

Okay? I didn't ask what the manual said. All I was doing was making a statement that 90ft-lbs is weak. It's not going to break anything.

Its more of the fact if something does break im going to be held reliable even though im not the person that torked it that much...

E46_330i_Stud · 09-29-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by blksab65

Its more of the fact if something does break im going to be held reliable even though im not the person that torked it that much...

Well, it's gotta come off one way or another.. IF its gunna happen, it's gunna happen to someone.

abdkhan1 · 09-29-2012, 11:29 PM

^ Come on guys let's just shake hands and be good.
And "Blksab65" hope you get your issue solved.

abdkhan1 · 09-29-2012, 11:31 PM

Btw you were right those BC Coilovers look pretty legit. Just hope they last him a good while thou.

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Originally Posted by E46_330i_Stud

BC's are awesome and arguably the best coils for under $1k. You might get jealous.

E46_330i_Stud · 09-29-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by abdkhan1

^ Come on guys let's just shake hands and be good.
And "Blksab65" hope you get your issue solved.

Were we doing something wrong?

abdkhan1 · 09-29-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by E46_330i_Stud

Were we doing something wrong?

I guess not.

illestminimike · 10-01-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by abdkhan1

Btw you were right those BC Coilovers look pretty legit. Just hope they last him a good while thou.

I think I'm going with BC's.

Kris@TSS · 10-01-2012, 01:54 PM

ST's instructions:

Attach the factory supporting bearing using the supplied stop nut. Tightening torque for the piston rod nut is (44ft-lb). Use the manufacturers recommended torque settings for installation of the strut and all other fasteners that attach the suspensions to the vehicle.

Stiggles · 10-10-2012, 08:00 AM

An update:
I have been getting a strange suspension noise from the front lately, and yesterday I investigated. Two notable points:

1) The struts were both fully seated, the issue of height was never from installation error.
2) The driver's strut has failed.

I'm done with these coilovers.

illestminimike · 10-10-2012, 11:30 AM

Well that sucks

|2eckLesS · 10-10-2012, 12:52 PM

That sucks major floppy donkey....Sorry for your troubles but your pain has helped other make their decision. What are you going to go with instead?

I am building up for a suspension re haul and have the new Meyle HD's, Tuner Motorsport Sways, Active strut braces, reinforcement plates, and I cant decide on what coil overs. There are so many options and all I have been doing is reading the forums on what the best option would be and it seems I should just bite the bullet and try one.

Hope the next set work out for you.

BMW2D4EVR · 10-14-2012, 12:00 AM

Sorry to hear about the early failure of your strut AC, I'm guessing your puttin OEM suspension back on and trying to return the STs?

Stiggles · 10-14-2012, 10:47 PM

I am working with FCPgroton to see what options I have.

Scooby24 · 10-14-2012, 10:50 PM

Still VERY happy with my BC BRs

abdkhan1 · 10-15-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ac_2007

I am working with FCPgroton to see what options I have.

So what exactly happened bro? Keep us updated and sorry to hear about your issue.

Stiggles · 10-17-2012, 04:06 PM

FCP will be contacting their supplier. Their supplier will contact KW directly, and my options will be determined then.

blksab65 · 10-17-2012, 09:03 PM

UPDATE!
here you can see the shocks leaking for those of you who didnt believe my shocks were leaking after 5k miles

thats the leakage on the ground from just laying there for an hour

going to fax in the needed info and get them sent out asap, for the record im on coils in the rear and stock sport in the front for the time being

also notice the oil on the shock itself in picture 3

09-29-2012, 03:10 AM	#261
blksab65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 511 My Ride: Has BBS Style 5's View My Garage	Ok so I need to send my shocks in but it says the warranty will be not valid if I drive the car too low or high... I have it on the lowest it can go in the front will they not warranty it? Keep in mind I need to fill out a sheet and that's a question on it, how low I was riding. __________________

09-29-2012, 11:29 PM	#266
abdkhan1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 80 My Ride: 2005 BMW 325ci View My Garage	^ Come on guys let's just shake hands and be good. And "Blksab65" hope you get your issue solved. __________________

10-01-2012, 01:54 PM	#271
Kris@TSS Sponsor Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 355 My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i View My Garage	ST's instructions: Attach the factory supporting bearing using the supplied stop nut. Tightening torque for the piston rod nut is (44ft-lb). Use the manufacturers recommended torque settings for installation of the strut and all other fasteners that attach the suspensions to the vehicle. __________________ Kristina "Kris" Ash General Manager The Suspension Source 1-888-230-1288 kristina@thesuspensionsource.com www.thesuspensionsource.com Like us on Facebook for 10% off

10-10-2012, 11:30 AM	#273
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,919 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	Well that sucks __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

10-14-2012, 10:47 PM	#276
Stiggles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,711 My Ride: Was built Fri 13th View My Garage	I am working with FCPgroton to see what options I have. Last edited by Stiggles; 10-14-2012 at 10:48 PM.

10-10-2012, 08:00 AM	#272
Stiggles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,711 My Ride: Was built Fri 13th View My Garage	An update: I have been getting a strange suspension noise from the front lately, and yesterday I investigated. Two notable points: 1) The struts were both fully seated, the issue of height was never from installation error. 2) The driver's strut has failed. I'm done with these coilovers.

10-10-2012, 12:52 PM	#274
\|2eckLesS Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 182 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	That sucks major floppy donkey....Sorry for your troubles but your pain has helped other make their decision. What are you going to go with instead? I am building up for a suspension re haul and have the new Meyle HD's, Tuner Motorsport Sways, Active strut braces, reinforcement plates, and I cant decide on what coil overs. There are so many options and all I have been doing is reading the forums on what the best option would be and it seems I should just bite the bullet and try one. Hope the next set work out for you.

10-14-2012, 10:50 PM	#277
Scooby24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 247 My Ride: '03 330i ZHP Sedan View My Garage	Still VERY happy with my BC BRs __________________

10-17-2012, 04:06 PM	#279
Stiggles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,711 My Ride: Was built Fri 13th View My Garage	FCP will be contacting their supplier. Their supplier will contact KW directly, and my options will be determined then.

10-17-2012, 09:03 PM	#280
blksab65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 511 My Ride: Has BBS Style 5's View My Garage	UPDATE! here you can see the shocks leaking for those of you who didnt believe my shocks were leaking after 5k miles thats the leakage on the ground from just laying there for an hour going to fax in the needed info and get them sent out asap, for the record im on coils in the rear and stock sport in the front for the time being also notice the oil on the shock itself in picture 3 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Last edited by blksab65; 10-17-2012 at 09:06 PM.

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