Hi all.... About to change my rear shocks and wondering if anyone has hany tips for removing the parcel shelf?
Cheers.
Jonesy
Removing parcel shelf on an e30 saloon
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dazleeds
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why do you need to remove the parcel shelf???www.oldskoolfantasy.co.uk
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Forgot to mention, changing the top mounts at the same time....
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still dnt need to touch the shelf fella
open boot and pull out the side carpet trims
then youll see the top mounts
2x13mm nuts then undo shock outside and there straight out fella
bottom shock bolt is 19mm
10 mins per side
Daz
open boot and pull out the side carpet trims
then youll see the top mounts
2x13mm nuts then undo shock outside and there straight out fella
bottom shock bolt is 19mm
10 mins per side
Daz
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read the tech article too! may help!!
parcel shelf on E30 coupe/4door is structural and cannot be removed
parcel shelf on E30 coupe/4door is structural and cannot be removed
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Spot on! Cheers fellas! Will crack on and let you know how it goes!
Jonesy
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Sorted! Cheers for your help. It took 10/15mins a side and has made a big difference!
I hear the front is a little more difficult? What's different?
Cheers,
Jonesy
I hear the front is a little more difficult? What's different?
Cheers,
Jonesy
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Nelly
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Price for a start - £60+ each top mount.
Alot more work involved - quick run down;
You'll need to drop the front suspention leg down
Compress the springs then remove the top mount
Neil.
Alot more work involved - quick run down;
You'll need to drop the front suspention leg down
Compress the springs then remove the top mount
Neil.
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£60 each???Nelly wrote:Price for a start - £60+ each top mount.
Alot more work involved - quick run down;
You'll need to drop the front suspention leg down
Compress the springs then remove the top mount
Neil.
fookin helldidnt think they were that much
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BMW ones but you'll probably pick them up cheaper from Euros or GSF - just wont last as long.
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I would buy BMW ones if I were you, they are bang on
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And last a hell of a lot longer - the bearing set up in the after market ones don't seem to last the distance!!Bob_S wrote:I would buy BMW ones if I were you, they are bang on
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nope, agreed, I bought a new full set from BMW when i did my suspension
Bollocks to this 24v scrap!