THE BEST UPGRADE FOR YOUR F30 BMW | Bilstein B16 Coilover Install

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In this video, I install Bilstein B16 coilers on my BMW 340i. According to many reviews, these are one of the best options for the F30 platform.
A few tips if you plan to install them at home. Give yourself plenty of time. If it’s your first time installing suspension, it will take 6-8 hours. There are a few steps that will be much easier if you have a second person who can help. An impact wrench is a must have for this project. A penetrating oil like Liquid Wrench is your best friend for stubborn suspension bolts.
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[@justinbuice]

My complete F30 modification list ---> geni.us/f30-mods

[@MauricioBarragan]

For anyone who doesn’t know, you can rent a spring compressor at O’Riley’s for free. All they ask for is an ID and for you to return it lol.

[@X11CHASE]

What about the deposit wise guy. It’s pretty much a full return program-look more into it peeps

[@thesoundmajors9858]

@@X11CHASE obviously there's a deposit to prevent theft..that's common sense

[@hatehaters494]

@@X11CHASE lmfao, nah bro, just take our shit without a deposit….

[@Redemption2022]

Can’t wait for the bumpers. Gonna look so clean

[@KiesMotorsports]

Love these! Great job 👏🏼

[@justinbuice]

Thanks for the tech support the day I was working on this 😅

[@AlexWood66]

Hey guys I have a question, do you know if some of these parts are universal for an f36 4 series grand coupe? I am wanted to start a build and that’s not one I’ve seen often.

[@davidlo19a]

Brought back some memories. For some reason, my E90 fought me hard as well when I had to change out all 4 leaky dampers. It is like what Justin said, little things here and there are making the whole project somewhat time consuming. For me, changing 4 dampers turned into a 10-hour job and very sore arms/back the next couple of days.

[@ayske1]

Best BGM on all your videos. Very satisfying to watch even though I've never owned any of your cars or the products you've used lol

[@RascoeGarage]

Great video man! I picked up a Schwaben strut nut socket from turner and it made my coil over install so much easier and less sketch than using an impact driver.

[@johnungvarsky8875]

Great video! Tip: when you need a helping hand like when you were trying to get the new from strut in and lined up at the top, i place my jack with a block of wood on top under the suspension or under the brake rotor. Then I don’t have to deal with the weight. Align the top with one hand and slowly jack with the other to get it to go upwards while perfectly aligned. If your arms aren’t long enough to reach both, then it’s also easier to call the wife or a little kid to slowly work the jack handle while you are aligning the top

[@uncleshrek32]

Starting to look great... Keep them coming sir!

[@gauthamanil4123]

i actually wait for ur content to drop. respect ✊🏿

[@Tom933]

Cant' wait for the bodykit! That's the last piece of the puzzle, which does the most imo! Truly transforms it. Epic video Justin.

[@justinbuice]

Should have it all next week 😎

[@frederickhollins4854]

Great job through the adversary! Love the car!

[@johannesmendoza4078]

I was skeptical about the wheels at first, but this stance helps a lot!!

[@justinbuice]

I agree, getting the right fitment made a huge difference!

[@andressanchez2014]

@@justinbuice the wheels make the car looks old, try the bmw ones with this stance. I think it will look much mucho better. Anyway it is just my opinion and it’s your car. Great job and nice KZbin channel!

[@bryanebrahimmargolis4969]

Yep... wheels are wack

[@justinbuice]

With the coilovers at the lowest setting and after settling overnight, the car is 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) lower both front and rear.

[@gamingwithaustin2545]

Wow man, it doesn't look like a truck anymore 😂😂

[@arthurott4561]

That sounds like a terrible idea

[@neubianx]

That's great for the guys trying to produce visual art, but I'm a "driving experience" guy. How does it handle now?

[@vincentsmart9540]

For driving in Town nd expo looks Nice, but on the highway the car Will fill verry heavy nd Will bounce alot...

[@anthonypipia6990]

b8 and h&r sport springs vs b14 coil over?

[@MarinusvdMeulen]

Love how it looks now! With the bumpers it's gonna be sick!

[@justinbuice]

im excited to see how it all turns out!

[@jeffreyh2956]

Watched this when it came out now 3 years ago with no f30, now I have a f30 and installing my suspension! lol dope video

[@DriveTalkCars]

The results look great! Perfect height!

[@oDiProductions]

Bilstein coilovers 🔥🔥🔥 What a difference they make. Sitting so clean rn Justin!

[@justinbuice]

Thanks man!!

[@oDiProductions]

@@justinbuice How's the before and after feel? Or do you need to drive it some more? I bet it's a huge upgrade

[@justinbuice]

@@oDiProductions it’s a night and day difference. I was just telling my friend the stock F30 suspension felt like a 90’s Lincoln. It didnt exactly live up to the slogan “the ultimate driving machine.” With the B16’s it feels like a sports car. Most notably the responsiveness of the steering and the car no longer squats down when I floor it.

[@oDiProductions]

@@justinbuice Dude that’s amazing 🙌🏼 I could imagine especially going from stock to a full on coilover. This is a mod you’ll enjoy every time you take the car out

[@fourthirtysl]

What a difference! Nicely done.

[@lowes1388]

Justin at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="590">9:50</a> I knew exactly what you were frustrated with before you even said it !!! I spent over 2 hours trying to align both holes on my e90 and I tell you , I dropped a few f Bomb! It takes finesse but a flathead screwdriver was my best friend! I felt your pain bro ! Good video btw! 🔥

[@jg_media9]

Learn something new everyday thanks Justin 👌 Coilovers are on the agenda soon for my f22 for sure

[@justinbuice]

Nice! They make a big difference

[@Ngr8K]

now those rims look waaaaaay better and the whole car look is amazing! congrats

[@justinbuice]

Yeah it was looking goofy with the stock ride height lol

[@talhasyed8061]

Right tool for the job *proceeds to jump on the wheel hub* But still these look so clean and you’re killing it as always. Good job and keep it up

[@dappa311]

Great Video Bruh! I didn't know there was a spreader tool for the strut holder. I learned something.

[@yofresh15]

Wait Justin just dropped a new banger! ITS A GOOD DAY!

[@TommyLGarage]

Looks good! Shoe test was great ;)

[@justinbuice]

I still need to put my mud flaps on! I meant to do it while I had the wheels off but I was so over this project 🤣

[@brennan.bochenek]

coilovers def changed the look of the car, but the msport and carbon extras going to absolutely transform this car, super excited

[@chucknorris1920]

I like the fact the you avoided ultra low profile tires. More comfortable ride and still looks great when stanced well.

[@Bimmerfan_e36]

I am still driving my e90 but really enjoy your videos Justin! Clocked in my like at #25. So others are enjoying KZbin and your channel quicker than I do 😬 keep it up!

[@justinbuice]

I appreciate that!

[@bmw_knight_f3088]

Omg!!! Looks more aggressive bro!! Love the f-30 coming along 🔥🔥

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@veezentmussolini1224]

i saw you on hall road. i didnt know you lived in michigan, you inspired me to get an e90 after having an f10 and i have done upgrades to it, thank you for the videos!!

[@justinbuice]

Nice! I used to live on Hall in the Harbours. Now I live near Port Huron

[@michaellight2211]

Great video!! Thanks for the hard work.

[@ahmedelamri5942]

Can't wait next DIY'S 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 from Tunisia

[@mmmskyline]

nice video, well shot and great instructions!

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@thefriends109]

can't wait for the bumpers

[@justinbuice]

Same. They will make a big difference

[@justinc8888]

Don’t know how this was posted and I didn’t get a noti... great video.

[@justinbuice]

Thanks! KZbin is weird sometimes

[@ItzEmmaunelworld_3]

Back to back episode with justin buice🤙👌👌🤙

[@PockaTaa]

The fitment is as i would like it - not too gnarly to be annoying to drive, but still low enough to look good! Excited about the msport body kit!

[@justinbuice]

I agree! I learned my lesson from my last car. The suspension should enhance the driving experience, not take away from it

[@finagansbmw8210]

Looks awesome bro ! Nice job

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@omw2fyb363]

cant wait for the m sport kit

[@JBRam7]

So clean 🧼 🔥 🔥

[@dilshodtokhirov385]

Fitment looks great! Now just needs new wheels!!

[@AndytheWhite]

The BMW chime when you stripped the nut was triggering haha. Must be Engine light PTSD 😂 Nice video, car is looking sweet 👌🏻

[@TOMAHAWK813]

Justin! Still Locked out of my FB😂😂. Keep killin it on the videos 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@justinbuice]

I havent been on in a while 😅

[@TOMAHAWK813]

@@justinbuice by the way, car looks a lot better now that you turned 4x4 mode off lol.

[@megatronmax14]

I feel your frustration Justin. It frustrated me immensely when I did AC Schnitzer springs three years ago. Only to have to redo it a month later when I had to add Bilstein B8’s.

[@EldridgeCortes]

Great work on the filming like always! Also the car looks way better and I can definitely relate on that bolt for the rear lol. When I did mine it wasn't too bad but ran into the same issue with my friends 4 series

[@justinbuice]

I think the trick is to loosen everything at once so you can line them all up at the same time. Especially that one where it connects to the sub frame

[@EldridgeCortes]

@@justinbuice I'll keep that in mind if I happen to do it again

[@AlMasonAsphalt]

Hey man, been creepin your videos since we bought the wifey certified 2018 320i . Gotta say, you probably have the easiest to watch bimmer mod videos on the Tube! Keep up the good work ! We love our car (even though it's just a base model) , but like all our past rides we have the bug to mod it up . The mods you've done on your car look amazing! We're wanting to do the msport body kit, upgrade to some 19in rims, lower it and do some bolt on performance goodies . I'm probably going to be that annoying guy that ask the same question as all the other fools on here , lol ! So here's another question that you've probably already addressed either in the comments or in your videos...... How did the Kies Motorsports msport body kit do as far as fitting up like OEM ? Looks great on your car in the vids , but we're hesitant to pull the trigger due to fear that something wouldn't fit clean and nice like OEM . If it fits all wonky and looks like cheap crap, then we would have rather stayed stock and of course we don't want to drop the coin that BMW wants for the factory body kit. Your thoughts?

[@gelatosamurai]

Really great video. 👍

[@xKevinK]

Saw this on Instagram and I’ve been patiently waiting for this to drop 👀 no pun intended 😂

[@sinistar7778]

good job justin ,keep it up :p

[@enzopianelli6081]

That looks great Justin. The car should handle as if it's on rails now. You should consider investing in a two-post lift for inside your garage and some tall jack stands. It'll make your DIYs more comfortable and if you move you can just disassemble it and take it with you. Again thanks for this video and for the time putting it together. 👍

[@justinbuice]

Im exploring some different options

[@miguelc9358]

Great after install remarks. 👍

[@buellreaucracy]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="116">1:56</a> “if you just pull it to the side your tool will slide right in”. Giggity. Love the video and your channel 👍🏾

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!!

[@skrevox]

Haha nice. Quagmire would be proud.

[@Maverickxp78]

Smart move with the beefy tires for your living conditions. I reeeeaaaaally am proud of your build and where you've come in life.

[@justinbuice]

I appreciate that! It's been a lot of work to get here

[@Maverickxp78]

@@justinbuice you the man. Btw I'm feeling the spitfire sweater.

[@amcheung10]

Bilstein gang! I recently put on some B16 PSS10's on my M2c! Looks and rides amazing.

[@justinbuice]

Im blown away at how much these improved the handling. It’s like driving a different car

[@SuperXtremeJosh]

Just purchased b14 bilstien coil kit can't wait to pu them on my e92 325i

[@darockwilder2083]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="115">1:55</a> - that's what she said :D

[@Newtorin]

Great video! How do you like the Bilstein suspension compared to the stock one after two months?

[@BPawn6]

Love the video, and the result looks awesome! Dude, pizza and beer - get a friend to come help 😅 At 58 I think I'd just take it to a shop. Looking forward to your next vid!

[@justinbuice]

It’s a two person job for sure 😬. A lift would also make it much easier - putting the work at eye level so you’re not laying on the floor

[@mystinen]

Good work bro

[@heartbreakradio1440]

What camera and lense do you film with? Quality is always amazing

[@geoffreymoos2896]

Cool SKX bro

[@seveer7]

I replaced stock shocks with bilstein b8s on my E90 330i M Sport, the difference in performance is night and day without affecting ride height

[@frankm5834]

Aye looking good. Any plans to put some deep dish 19s on that machine?

[@jonastsatsi1414]

Perfect ride height 👌

[@justinbuice]

I agree!

[@efthimios]

Justin how you like your 340! I had one as a loaner a few times and I loved it it’s a rocket. Still have my 2011 335 msport and always wanted 340, but way it’s going I’ll wait for used m340

[@l-abi]

Sweet!

[@dorianblach587]

Thanks! I was confused about the adaptive suspension. No cables on mine, but it shows the suspension in red when I switch to sport. Now I don't have to worry about buying the ones with wiring. Be well.

[@ero187]

Great video!..."If you just pull it to the side your tool will slide right it"...i see what you did there 🤣🤣

[@R6_Rodders]

Great video as always dude! Think for ease (and to save me jumping off a roof) I’ll pay for my local garage to fit mine! 😂

[@justinbuice]

Might not be a bad idea 😅

[@jz497]

Nice Beanie! My wife has the same one

[@Oceansky521]

Great video! Only thing is s that you should have measured from center hub correct?

[@p0well1]

Great job! Loving your videos! Do you have to readjust the headlights now or do they self adjust with the new ride height?

[@justinbuice]

I just drove tonight and they seem to have leveled themselves. I didnt notice any difference in the height of the beam

[@timiafolabi4237]

You should cop the GEEX Village signature diffuser, from gates innovations

[@brennan.bochenek]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="326">5:26</a> lol the bmw sound when you stripped the bolt😂

[@justinbuice]

🤬🤣

[@amaanchowdhury5280]

Great video Justin 👌. Quick question, where did you get your mechanical knowledge of cars. Keep up the good work 👍

[@justinbuice]

Thanks! I just started with small stuff and worked my way up to bigger projects. There is still a lot that I don't know. Having a good manual for your car helps too!

[@chucknorris1920]

Suspension first, wheels second as you see a lot of bad results out there but you hit the mark with your setup.

[@designrdan]

Nice vid. I have yet to see people torque the strut to control arm while on load, Bilstein says it's super important but if so many guys don't do that then it must be fine. What do you think?

[@Danbercrombie]

Hey Justin, when is your video review of these coilovers coming out?

[@gareginmanukyan3935]

Great videos Justin.Wanted to ask what would you recommend for sporty but also a comfy decent ride for 95 525i i have.Not happy with factory setup.Thanks in advance

[@ferozbawa8639]

Looks AWESOME!!!! I must remember to move it to the side so that my tool can slide right in hahahahahaha

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@kamilozw86]

Waiting for driving experience with b16. Please compare with bc

[@scottiopizza7565]

I hope you had the wheel alignment checked. Lowering a car changes the camber for sure

[@stephensaez176]

This is def a two man job with out a lift, and I strip bolts all the time so I always end up buying a few extra bolts screws nuts and what else can be stripped before I start so I don’t have to leave once i do

[@AleksLazar]

Nice stance! How’s the ride quality?

[@rajg7]

Fellow Michigander, what heater do you use for your garage? Respect for doing this in winter!

[@tomasbaer9070]

Justin, I have been watching your videos for quite some time now. You are awesome and your videos are very informative. However when it comes in terms of suspension, you always refer about the great improvement !!. I have yet to hear you specifying the "improvement". Is the ride better ( softer or equal ) than stock ?. Harder ( sportier ). ?? What is that "improvement". Is it what it means to you ? I am the guy that will never go 19" because of the loss of confort !! regardless of how "awesome or how "cool" x or y wheels look at that size !!!

[@newbeginnings8566]

I had the B16 kit fitted to my BMW Z4 E89 model.. They are dialled in at setting 3.. What settings did you choose for your car? The B16 are apparently a big quality upgrade over the lower priced Bilstein sets... I'm not sure what makes them so much better though..

[@scottgibson807]

That kerosene heater takes me back. I can smell it from here!

[@dauwg99]

Awesome video, Justin. Love the formatting of your channel. Have you ever heard of Silvers Neomax Coilovers, and if so, have you heard good things about them? They are much cheaper and I have read some good things about them.

[@justinbuice]

I have heard of them but have not tried them

[@ravpreetsingh7021]

Hey bro.! What's your take on the reliability of the new b46 engine in the 330i.!?

[@tiagoalves316]

nice

[@dylan-nguyen]

So at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="333">5:33</a> you can use an impact wrench instead of the hex+socket? My sockets don’t have the end for a wrench so I’d have to buy one of those pass thru sets

[@cleancutwatches]

Looking into upgrading my suspension. Looking at some bilstein an KW V1. My car has the adaptive suspension. Any thoughts?

[@mujjuman]

im looking for something that improves handling on the xi model and reduces body roll while being cost effective

[@scottjohnson8316]

For a 16 340i drive what would be the most economical set up concerning a coil over kit? I heard blistering b8 with the eibach pro kit or hr ? Under a $1000 I believe?

[@bird-dog81]

Where is the locking ring on the rear threads. Did you remove to go that extra bit lower?

[@caneytt]

Are the dampening settings located at the top or bottom on the fronts?

[@Cannasseurs]

"If you pull it to the side your tool will just slide in" 😂

[@adamNathanbrandi]

Have you adjusted the dampening at all? I’m deciding on what bilstein kit to get and the B16s are $1k more than the 14s for the dampening adjustability. Is it really worth the extra money??