Need help with camber plate install

Hops128i · 09-05-2013, 08:37 PM

I've been attempting to install vorshlag camber plates over OEM struts on my 128i, and have gotten stuck. I'm able to get the strut top off, but the strut rod retracts into the piston, and now i can't compress the springs enough to get the plates on. I have taken to a local speed shop, and they can't do it either. Anyone know who is capable of doing this sort of thing in the DC metro area?

Hops128i · 09-10-2013, 10:35 PM

finally got this done, and eveything thing back together, now i'm getting a abs light.... i wish i never even attempted this DIY....

moveswiftly · 09-19-2013, 02:13 PM

Either your alignment is substantially off which is causing the issue or you disconnected the DSC Sensors by the wheels.

Hops128i · 09-19-2013, 07:06 PM

thankfully, it was just a loose sensor on the right (the DSC i think). Just had to completely snap it inplace. I was halfway freaking out, thinking i screwed something up, so glad it was something simple.

Ginger_Extract · 01-25-2014, 09:32 PM

How did you get the strut shaft back into place? Having the same issue right now...

Hops128i · 01-25-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ginger_Extract

How did you get the strut shaft back into place? Having the same issue right now...

I don't think you can pull the strut rod back out. I couldn't compress the springs enough with a "OEM 25550 Strut Spring Compressor" i bought off amazon. I think it the sport suspension springs that make this difficult. I ended up taking the struts to a shop with a really good spring compressor, and that's a story to itself, i was amazed at how many local shops were baffled at this this situation, one even told me the strut was broken. On my forth try, took the struts to a little out of the way indy bimmer shop, and it was easily done.

mlifxs · 01-26-2014, 01:48 PM

I had a similar problem a couple years ago, just getting the standard top hat back on. With a single set of spring compressors, not enough thread for the top bolt. ended up renting a second set of compressors and carefully positioned the second set as close to the perch as possible. got it done.

Ginger_Extract · 01-26-2014, 02:23 PM

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I had a similar problem a couple years ago, just getting the standard top hat back on. With a single set of spring compressors, not enough thread for the top bolt. ended up renting a second set of compressors and carefully positioned the second set as close to the perch as possible. got it done.

Thats what I'm doing now, but it's still not enough. stupid fucking car.

09-05-2013, 08:37 PM	#1
Hops128i Captain 71 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2010 128i, manual, sport pkg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland iTrader: (0)	Need help with camber plate install I've been attempting to install vorshlag camber plates over OEM struts on my 128i, and have gotten stuck. I'm able to get the strut top off, but the strut rod retracts into the piston, and now i can't compress the springs enough to get the plates on. I have taken to a local speed shop, and they can't do it either. Anyone know who is capable of doing this sort of thing in the DC metro area?
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09-10-2013, 10:35 PM	#2
Hops128i Captain 71 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2010 128i, manual, sport pkg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland iTrader: (0)	finally got this done, and eveything thing back together, now i'm getting a abs light.... i wish i never even attempted this DIY....
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09-19-2013, 02:13 PM	#3
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	Either your alignment is substantially off which is causing the issue or you disconnected the DSC Sensors by the wheels. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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Hops128i Captain 71 Rep 675 Posts Drives: 2010 128i, manual, sport pkg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Silver Spring, Maryland iTrader: (0)	thankfully, it was just a loose sensor on the right (the DSC i think). Just had to completely snap it inplace. I was halfway freaking out, thinking i screwed something up, so glad it was something simple.
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	I had a similar problem a couple years ago, just getting the standard top hat back on. With a single set of spring compressors, not enough thread for the top bolt. ended up renting a second set of compressors and carefully positioned the second set as close to the perch as possible. got it done.
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