Or in my case top nut, spring plate, spring and compressors all at once , so glad they did not hit the car.
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2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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If PVR is reading this he'll be glad I'm building his new front struts here and taking them down there ready assembled.
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You know I’ve read the above, re-read it, closed my eyes and tried to picture what you are describing and still can’tenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:39 pm Joking aside, when you undo it obviously the springs are already compressed so you are only really holding them in that position.
Invariably the top nut will still be under a little pressure.
I use a socket and ratchet handle to undo it the last few turns, kneeling on the base of the strut and reaching forward. I do not grip the handle, just push it across with fingertips. Don't wrap your thumb around it.
You'll think it was all overkill when you do it, but why risk it.
Maybe when I attempt it, it will make sense…..
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I am not insuring your teeth
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911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
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My box of parts arrived in from BMW today. The Autodoc delivery is enroute and should be here this week.
Once I get al the bits, I'll look at getting some photo and lists/prices etc.
Once I get al the bits, I'll look at getting some photo and lists/prices etc.
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Autodoc arrived early
Should be everything here I need to build all four corners
Should be everything here I need to build all four corners
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Looking forward to seeing your build progress, it's lucky there are so many helpful and knowledgeable chaps on this forum to help guide you through. Big Thumbsup to them
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A couple of months ago I signed up to a weekly night class at my local tech to do car mechanics. We have full use of a large workshop with all the tools and about 4 ramps. Makes life a bit easier
I was going to try to compress the springs at home, but we have a proper wall mounted machine, so I’ll use it instead.
I was going to try to compress the springs at home, but we have a proper wall mounted machine, so I’ll use it instead.
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Just in the process of doing mine, instigated by a broken front spring.
I had planned on re using my front spring plates but look at the state of them!
Good luck with it!
I had planned on re using my front spring plates but look at the state of them!
Good luck with it!
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Got the struts built up.
No humans were hurt whilst filming……
New Year project to install them.
No humans were hurt whilst filming……
New Year project to install them.
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Spring plates are pretty cheap from Cheltenham BMW, mention you are on the forum
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Part of the appeal of my Alpina is that the previous owner had gone to town with work on it, much of which was preventative maintenance, before a continental road trip.
Full suspension refresh with the B12 kit
Gap-Tech
Brake pipes replaced
New water pump, expansion tank and all pipe work
Paint corrected and ceramic coated… I’ll redo at some point.
Some other stuff that I can’t remember, might be new front arms and some bushes… need to plow through the box of receipts at some point.
All in the last few thousand miles
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Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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A satisfying little job, will transform the way the car feels
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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I get to that point then think I should put them on display somewhere as they look so good