New suspension fitting guide?

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abelai
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:29 pm

I am hoping to fit my B12 suspension over the next few days and was wondering if it was worth taking pics on how its done like a tech guide.

Does anybody think it's worth it or is it too simple a job to bother with?
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:41 pm

Whats the B12 setup all about? :D
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:44 am

B12 kit:

Bilstein B8 dampers which matched springs made by Eibach to Bilstein specification, so they sound like a good combo lowering 25-30mm

http://www.evo-s.co.uk/shop/index.php?c ... _2350_2353
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:10 am

i think it;s a good idea i have the bilstein b8 sprint front and eibach pro kit springs all round still need to get the rear looking forward to your tech guide
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:43 am

abelai wrote:I was wondering if it was worth taking pics on how its done like a tech guide.

Does anybody think it's worth it or is it too simple a job to bother with?
Deffinately worth it for those that haven't done it before :D

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Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:54 am

OK then I shall take photos as I do the job and photos of tools used ect. I hope it helps some people in the future.
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:08 pm

These photo guides are all a really good idea, and very rewarding once you've made one. My HID guide was pathetically simple but its nice to see it helping people make their minds up and go for it.
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:14 pm

Hmmm a spot of valley bodgery there Ryan?

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Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:42 pm

There's a fitting guide in this months performance bmw. Its an HnR kit on an e36 m3 but the principle will be identical. Its not rocket science but you may need a rattle gun to do the top mounts on the rear shocks.
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Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:10 am

The big difference will be in the fitting of the strut inserts on the E30. The E36 doesn't require you to strip the strut down.
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