Sundaii's how to NOT install shocks

White_Knuckles · 02-14-2011, 08:24 PM

Edit: Removed the original thread. It was quickly annihilated by others.

This now would be a pictorial thread involving shock installation that went terribly wrong.

Note: This is narrated with crude "texting" style which may be deciphered to reveal deep, contemplated thoughts.

Please continue...

LittleChrist12 · 02-14-2011, 08:46 PM

I put Eibach springs and Bilstein sport shocks on my 325xi. With everything else left as is, the car now sits at the level of a stock 325i. It dropped about an inch up front and 1.25" in the rear. As for the ride, the car rolls noticably less in the corners, but the ride isn't too stiff to be uncomfortable. I'm very happy with the results. Alternatively, you could just replace the shocks/struts with Bilstein HDs and keep the stock springs. They should be ok for another 80k miles.

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Sundaii323ci · 02-14-2011, 08:48 PM

Ok WTF do I do when this happens after you replace it with a new one 5 hrs later ????

Sundaii323ci · 02-14-2011, 08:49 PM

Can some one help me find out what went wrong over here Cus I'm ****ing piss right now

Kubica · 02-14-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundaii323ci

Ok WTF do I do when this happens after you replace it with a new one 5 hrs later ????

Looks like your rear shock mounts have crapped the bed or you didn't install them properly.

kaboo0m · 02-14-2011, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubica

Looks like your rear shock mounts have crapped the bed or you didn't install them properly.

he didnt install them properly. the top washer is mounted upside down. it cannot be fitted to conform to the rubber mount but rather against it. same with the bottom washer which appears he doesnt have because it would've distributed the energy throughout the rubber instead of concentrating it in the center to push it through the carrier

Sundaii323ci · 02-14-2011, 10:13 PM

I do have the bottom washer

kaboo0m · 02-14-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundaii323ci

I do have the bottom washer

your current setup:

{nut}
___________
/_Top Washer_\

(_Shock mount_)
_____________
\Bottom Washer/

is it also conforming with the rubber? this is the order you're supposed to install it in:

{nut}
______________
\_Top Washer_/

(_Shock mount_)
_____________
/Bottom Washer\

Sundaii323ci · 02-14-2011, 10:22 PM

How can you tell my order is all jacked up I'm a take a pic of the bottom of the car then let me know what you think

kaboo0m · 02-14-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundaii323ci

How can you tell my order is all jacked up I'm a take a pic of the bottom of the car then let me know what you think

it's an easy mistake most mechanics miss. they install the washers to conform with the rubber. I bet you don't even have a dust cover sleeve on the rear shock now because if the bottom washer was installed incorrectly, the sleeve doesn't properly

Sundaii323ci · 02-14-2011, 10:32 PM

You MADD

Sundaii323ci · 02-14-2011, 10:44 PM

kaboo0m · 02-14-2011, 10:47 PM

i will not help you further until you start your own thread or PM me. OP sorry for the thread jack

Sundaii323ci · 02-14-2011, 11:07 PM

:/ me don't know how be a dick face you like

lotar_6 · 02-15-2011, 04:57 AM

lol... epic

Sundaii323ci · 02-15-2011, 04:08 PM

Lmafo this is to funny

02-14-2011, 08:24 PM	#1
White_Knuckles Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington (the state) Posts: 1,301 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Sundaii's how to NOT install shocks Edit: Removed the original thread. It was quickly annihilated by others. This now would be a pictorial thread involving shock installation that went terribly wrong. Note: This is narrated with crude "texting" style which may be deciphered to reveal deep, contemplated thoughts. Please continue... __________________ Anything made can be made Better Last edited by White_Knuckles; 02-14-2011 at 11:36 PM. Reason: The original was stepped on

02-14-2011, 08:46 PM	#2
LittleChrist12 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 533 My Ride: 2003 BMW 325xi View My Garage	I put Eibach springs and Bilstein sport shocks on my 325xi. With everything else left as is, the car now sits at the level of a stock 325i. It dropped about an inch up front and 1.25" in the rear. As for the ride, the car rolls noticably less in the corners, but the ride isn't too stiff to be uncomfortable. I'm very happy with the results. Alternatively, you could just replace the shocks/struts with Bilstein HDs and keep the stock springs. They should be ok for another 80k miles. Sent from my DROIDX using Bimmer App __________________ 2003 BMW 325xi 2010 BMW M3 Sedan

02-15-2011, 04:57 AM	#15
lotar_6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Finger Lakes, NY Posts: 88 My Ride: '01 xi, '94 Rado View My Garage	lol... epic __________________

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02-14-2011, 08:48 PM	#3
Sundaii323ci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RI Posts: 111 My Ride: Ri View My Garage	Ok WTF do I do when this happens after you replace it with a new one 5 hrs later ????

02-14-2011, 08:49 PM	#4
Sundaii323ci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RI Posts: 111 My Ride: Ri View My Garage	Can some one help me find out what went wrong over here Cus I'm ****ing piss right now

02-14-2011, 10:13 PM	#7
Sundaii323ci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RI Posts: 111 My Ride: Ri View My Garage	I do have the bottom washer

02-14-2011, 10:22 PM	#9
Sundaii323ci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RI Posts: 111 My Ride: Ri View My Garage	How can you tell my order is all jacked up I'm a take a pic of the bottom of the car then let me know what you think

02-14-2011, 10:32 PM	#11
Sundaii323ci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RI Posts: 111 My Ride: Ri View My Garage	You MADD

02-14-2011, 10:44 PM	#12
Sundaii323ci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RI Posts: 111 My Ride: Ri View My Garage

02-14-2011, 10:47 PM	#13
kaboo0m Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo/Fremont Posts: 447 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	i will not help you further until you start your own thread or PM me. OP sorry for the thread jack

02-14-2011, 11:07 PM	#14
Sundaii323ci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RI Posts: 111 My Ride: Ri View My Garage	:/ me don't know how be a dick face you like

02-15-2011, 04:08 PM	#16
Sundaii323ci Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RI Posts: 111 My Ride: Ri View My Garage	Lmafo this is to funny