08-27-2021, 09:57 AM | #1 |
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Anyone installed springs or HAS by yourself? If so, is it similar to F8x installation?
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08-27-2021, 10:05 AM | #2 |
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The G8X install is very easy and similar with no trunk access required. I have not and will never do a DIY cause I would fuck shit up.
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08-27-2021, 11:35 AM | #3 |
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I've done the MSS HAS on my G80. It isn't difficult, but you'll need a few things - a lift (this is not a jack stands project) and a specialty socket. I can post the p/n for the socket
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08-27-2021, 11:57 AM | #4 |
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Thanks. Do you have the torque spec for the bolts? And did you replace any bolts with new ones?
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08-27-2021, 12:43 PM | #5 |
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What kind of special socket?
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08-30-2021, 04:02 AM | #12 |
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I'll add to this, the front is a breeze, used a regular 18mm 12 point (I accidentally order a 21mm strut nut socket… don't ask me why I order it 21mm because I have no clue) with air impact, under load to remove the strut from the top hat.
However after spending an two hour under the rear of the car trying to get enough leverage to loosen the bolt to drop the control arm, I gave up. I've work out pretty frequently for the past 12 years so I know I have the strength, however there is not enough room under the car with stands to apply the same amount of torque to remove that one bolt. Also it's too tight to fit an impact as well. Currently I have the front on MSS lowest setting and stock rears, which isn't so bad as the wheel gap is relatively similar. There's no lift that I can rent in Hawaii so I'll need to pay a shop to do it… when I get around to having some free time.
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09-05-2021, 07:41 AM | #13 |
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@FITM3NT which bolt you were having issues with for the rear? I am thinking instead of the camber bolt, take out the other two bolts. BTW with MSS mod, M3 looks great.
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09-05-2021, 08:56 AM | #14 |
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@FITM3NT did you use something to apply upward pressure to the lower rear arm? It needs to be under some load to ease the pressure and get that bolt off. Probably tricky to let some pressure off the Jack when using Jack stands and not a lift
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The bolt I'm referring to connects the control arm to the subframe, near center of car. I could be wrong but this doesn't look like it controls camber, it does not have a eccentric bolt. I did try to loosen the other bolt on the control arm, closes to the rotor, but it was also pretty tight and it had an eccentric bold which I'm assuming control the camber. Quote:
Yesterday when I had a shop do it, I seen the techs struggling as well.
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I'm sure there was a"fuck this" while trying it.
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09-17-2021, 08:46 AM | #18 |
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Lol. Sure did happen. I even called my neighbor he said the same.
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