How To Install New Rear Shocks: BMW Z3!

Today we'll install my new Koni sport shocks. This is Part 2, please check out Part 1 if you missed it last week!
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[@FeelTheDrive]

Glad to see you're still working on the Z3 regularly!

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks! Only a dozen or so projects to go 😁

[@user-dy5ih5nz2r]

I would be interested in seeing a short video on how the car now drives. Have the Revshift upper mounts made a difference and where you placed the shock adjustment ? Thinking of doing the same but leaving the shock at its softest setting. What's your opinion?

[@MomentofZed]

The rear is solid, but not painfully so. Im happy with the adjustment i picked. Really shows how the front needs done! Mounts seem solid.

[@user-dy5ih5nz2r]

Did you use 10mm or 12mm Revshift shock mounts?

[@MomentofZed]

@@user-dy5ih5nz2r 10 if I remember correctly. Ill double check when I get on the computer later today.

[@MomentofZed]

It was the 10mm.@@user-dy5ih5nz2r

[@SPritch724]

Another great vid, Mark! Thanks! Excellent job! I put new shocks and struts on when I got my Z a few years back! Rides like a dream! Enjoy! Cheers!

[@MomentofZed]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@mudemmeonick]

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[@MicrobyteAlan]

Thanks, I know I should have my shocks changed. Good video, now I’ll go watch part 1, don’t know how I missed it. 👍

[@CoolcatTerri]

Great Job Mark! I've worked behind those seats when I replaced my soft top and it is a nightmare back there. Tight for tools, can't see anything and you got to be careful not to damage your seats and center console in the process. I need to do the rear shock reinforcement and I'm not looking forward to diving back there again.

[@MomentofZed]

Yep! Put my elbow thru the top cover for the subwoofer. But, it'll motivate me to mount a new sub up there.

[@thomasz3coupe591]

Nice job done again! Thank you for the video. I didn't expect it to be so easy without any new adjustments.

[@MomentofZed]

Thank you!

[@jimmyk6336]

Mark: I like your new mounts and I'm sure you'll like the new ride, good stuff / video as always... Removing the clips is probably the hardest part of the job. I replaced my clips with the type that use a screw driver to expand and collapse for easy removal. If I ever need to get back (e.g. soft top replacement) in there it will be a piece of cake. Removing the rear wheels isn't really necessary but the jack is needed for shock removal...

[@MomentofZed]

Smart move on the clips! Wheel removal made filming easier!

[@jimmyk6336]

I'll bite on that one: Did you remove the rear wheel on the passenger side? I always try to look at the job like a mechanic who's flagging hours. Those guy's always get the same end results with the least amount of work. I learned that from my mechanic buddies... @@MomentofZed

[@MomentofZed]

@@jimmyk6336 yep I did😃, but needed to hit the mating surface with never seize as the drivers side was getting sticky again, so was pax side.

[@kezug95]

Can you describe the feeling of the original shocks/mounts vs the new? I am in need of rear shocks and mounts as well.

[@MomentofZed]

Old were like a loose collection of parts somewhat functioning. New are solid but not harsh. Really highlight how bad I need to do the front.

[@michaelswanton2224]

The hardest part by far is getting my 71 year old very stiff body in position to remove the very stiff carpet!

[@MomentofZed]

That is the hardest part! If I had to do it again I might remove the seats

[@draufganger620]

I'm 42 and that part kicked my butt. I still think I'm 23 but my body reminds me I'm in fact not.

[@MomentofZed]

@@draufganger620 it's a beast!

[@kezug95]

How are you supporting yourself, your knees when working behind the seats to pull back carpet? I dont want to dig my knees into the seats our of fear of tearing.

[@MomentofZed]

Loaded up the seats with multiple towels. If I ever have to work back there again I'll remove the seats.

[@Umoronz]

Thanks buddy.awesome video.

[@MomentofZed]

My pleasure! Happy New Year!

[@buygrowsell361]

Thanks for this. Enough to put me off!

[@CarlesZ3]

Great video , good job. 👍

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@matreyia]

tried Revshift before...horrible ride so went back to stock.

[@MomentofZed]

Sorry to hear that! I havent noticed that but the ones in this video are the only ones I have so far.

[@matreyia]

@@MomentofZed I didn’t use shock mounts, only transmission and engine mounts. Perhaps that is why.

[@MomentofZed]

@@matreyia did you use the green ones?

[@matreyia]

@@MomentofZed Yeah. I tried the green ones, the black ones, and also some Black Forest metal ones...holy mother of god...those were absolutely horrifying...Unless you're only driving on track for a few hours... you won't want to torture yourself with the metal ones.

[@MomentofZed]

@matreyia no doubt! I remember revshift recommends the black softer ones for the mounts. Have to keep that in mind, appreciate the advice!