incredirog Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 So I’ve been running a 318i on 330d H&R cup kit lowering springs for a while out of circumstance, just today got hold of some 318i lowering springs which I’m changing over so it shouldn’t look like it’s on stilts and hopefully will handle a little better. Kerb weight (touring) of the 318i is 1370kg, 330d is 1590kg obviously that’s a massive difference so I’m excited to see how it looks and feel how it drives! I’d forgotten how much fun it is doing these struts with a pair of widow makers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk1 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted July 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 done!! still got my face! had to compress on the lower part of the hat, which is NOT best practice. I’m a new convert to jacking the control arm up and releasing the nut with the strut in situ then lowering the jack to release the spring tension, unfortunately this is almost impossible to reverse as everything misaligns. Get the correct tools or get a garage to do it, I was terrified the whole time 🤣 dunk1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk1 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Any jobs like this I just give it to my village garage, in fact they get pretty much every job these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted July 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 pffft where’s the fun in that?! anyone can do anything in a fully kitted out workshop, it takes real talent to do jobs on sloped drive in any weather condition 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunk1 Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 31/07/2021 at 16:53, incredirog said: pffft where’s the fun in that?! anyone can do anything in a fully kitted out workshop, it takes real talent to do jobs on sloped drive in any weather condition 😆 Been there done that. too old now lol I recall taking the engine out of my mk1 Escort with a plank of wood and rope sling. I was 18 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
