gramboda Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Today is the day where I attempt to install a set of MS springs on my F82. I do have the help of a more experienced buddy and from what I've researched, it's not rocket science. Still this is a little beyond where I've gone before. The irony is somehow I think I am smarter than the BMW engineers by installing a $300 set of springs on my $80K car. Wish me luck...UGH! B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Just be careful taking the strut mounts off. Don't lose your head! (Literally) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Are you installing new dampers as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramboda Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 5 hours ago, Snap said: Are you installing new dampers as well? Dampers? How would you describe those if I were a 5 yr. old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Rock Shox Shock absorbers Struts Shiny chrome shaft thingy the spring goes around and its accompanying black cylindrical body below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramboda Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 You had me at shaft! No. I stayed with stock. So, it took us four hours for all four springs. All in all it went pretty smoothly considering it was our first time. The fronts actually ended up being less of a pain than the rear. I drove it around a little today and the wheels didn't fall off so I am calling it a success. Unfortunately, the spacers didn't go on due to clearance issues with the snow tires. I am holding off on putting my freshly polished summers on until at least the beginning of May. I will add before and after pics. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 On 4/2/2017 at 9:41 AM, gramboda said: I am holding off on putting my freshly polished summers on until at least the beginning of May. someone gets it! @m42b32 m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 14 minutes ago, straight6pwr said: someone gets it! @m42b32 Post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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