Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilover installation DIY for a BMW F3X

[@dopiaza2006]

If you set the height adjusters on the front to the lowest position, you can fit the new spring without using spring compressors. Nice time saver and also doesn't risk damaging the blue paint on the springs.

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Nice! Great tip!

[@dopiaza2006]

@@BMWDIYGuy Great video, just fitted these myself today to my 435d, outdoors, with just a few floor jacks and axle stands. The biggest problem I found on both sides was getting the 21mm bolt back in for the rear suspension, it just kept trying to go at an angle and wouldn't line up. Having recently hit 53 I think Im getting to the stage of 'I'm too old for this shit'! Hoping the aches and pains fade by the weekend.....

[@dylan-nguyen]

btw I think the settling is only for the ride height as the springs get compressed a bit under the car but yup I think you should align it asap

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Agreed, its critical after doing this work.

[@tonywilde]

Is there a red dot in the front to indicate dampening ?

[@martinsuter3240]

Whats your pressure and rebound settings

[@BMWDIYGuy]

@@martinsuter3240 7 front and 5 rear if I remember

[@f32440i]

Comprehensive verbal description but can I suggest you post the actual filming of you doing the work as it would help viewers a lot more.

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Completely understand and in my own way agree.. its always a balance between too little and too much detail. I get about equal comments to add MORE but then also folks who want more summarization. *shrug* Always trying to find the right balance.

[@Kazarak]

I know it’s been a couple years if you wanted max height vs max lowering would you adjust the front collars at the top of the threads? Max height would be the minimum I would want the car lowered

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Hopefully you got this worked out?

[@Kazarak]

@@BMWDIYGuy yes car is setup perfect love it

[@BMWDIYGuy]

@@Kazarak well done!

[@raydixon97]

My front left have a sound after i install it.. sound like "krok krok krok" on the top, do you know why ?

[@BMWDIYGuy]

My guess would be first something is loose. Check EVERYTHING to ensure no components are loose, and moving.

[@raydixon97]

@@BMWDIYGuy Okay, gonna check mine tomorrow .. thank you 👍

[@omi912]

Great video, I have question though. Did you have to get the set with the EDC system on? I have a 435i Xdrive Mspec and I'm not sure if I could your setup or need the EDC one.

[@BMWDIYGuy]

I did not need the edc as my car didn't have that originally

[@cliffwalden4038]

You didn't mention anything about the car's "Sport" suspension settings? What effect did this have on the suspension settings in the car? My 435i M-Sport does not have the electronic shocks, but you can plainly tell a suspension difference when in "Sport" modes. I have been contemplating coilovers. But I dont want to lose the in-cabin adjustability, or freak the computer out because the OEM shocks are missing. Thanks.

[@BMWDIYGuy]

I would do a vin lookup to confirm your suspension. If they are not electronic, then they don't change in any way as you move through modes. The F32 didn't have electronic suspension so didn't need to work with that. You can also get an EDC delete module to trick out the system if you do.

[@rayj1988]

100nm front strut hat bolt seems very high? I think it should it not be 45nm.

[@michaeldevine9211]

is there any way to do this without the front collar spreader socket?

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Yes, you can always use a strong short flat screwdriver. The spreader through us cheap off Amazon or local shop.

[@-.__.__.-Rad]

@@BMWDIYGuy Unscrew locking bolt, slide a thin plate in the gap, screw bolt from the back side, against the plate in the gap. This will pry open the strut housing... Of course use common sense or you'll put a crack in it

[@larsstampe6636]

How did you set the rebound 1-10 ?

[@BMWDIYGuy]

There is a dial at the bottom.. if I remember, the fronts were like 4 and the rears 5 I think.. its been a bit.

[@tategraham4196]

The lower the number, the more stiff the ride?

[@Fiorano1234]

Do they bottom out on sharp square edged bumps ? Mine tops out with a clunk too

[@BMWDIYGuy]

No issues like that so far.. do you have them as low as possible?

[@jimmyteter]

Great video. How do they ride? Would you purchase again? Thanks!

[@BMWDIYGuy]

So far so great.. really enjoying the improvements!

[@TK-gd9td]

would these instructions be any different for an xdrive model?

[@BMWDIYGuy]

I dont BELIEVE that to be the case, but I haven't done this work on an Xdrive.

[@TK-gd9td]

@@BMWDIYGuy Thank you so much for your response, and your video. it's going to be great guidance when I DIY my coilovers soon!

[@raldyjimenez3319]

you didn't show the stance of the car post lowering

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Good feedback for future videos, thank you!

[@HeathHerring666]

Is it worth the money for the B16s over the B14s?

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Great question honestly.. as I haven't run the 14s its very hard for me to make a comparison. I decided on the 16s as I wanted all of the features and the difference in cost wasnt enough to dissuade me

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Great vid; thanks!

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Thank you!

[@FoxHotelLima]

One thing and the most important one this guy forgets to mention is to tighten the suspension when the car is fully preloaded otherwise you’re suspension be shot in no time

[@BMWDIYGuy]

Excellent addition. Called that out indirectly but also highly recommend alignment immediately after this upgrade.

[@cesarlegaspi1701]

You mean the 4 wheels would need to be on the ground when these are tightened? How can you guys get under the car at this point?

[@stealthjackson1]

When adjusting ride height i it basically a 1:1 with adjusting the thread distance to how much lower/higher the ride height changes? i.e., if you adjust the threads in the front 1/2" lower will you also be adjusting the ride height 1/2" lower?

[@BMWDIYGuy]

That has been my experience so far, yes.