How To Install BMW E36 Coilovers (325i, 328, M3, & More)

How To Install BMW E36 Coilovers (325i, 328, M3, & More)

►Whether you drive BMW E36 Coupe or Sedan, 325i, 328i, or M3, installing coilovers is one of the easiest ways to improve its handling or fix that wheel gap.

Street, track day, or even for drifting, BC Racing Coilovers offer a fully adjustable coilover for your E36 at an affordable price that works for any need.

Installation of coilovers on your BMW E36 is easy—as easy as installing OEM struts and shocks. With this guide and Gareth’s guidance, you can have them installed in an afternoon.

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00:00 – Intro
00:16 – Coilover Options
00:42 – Tools Needed
02:30 – Front Strut Removal
08:04 – Front Coilover Installation
12:06 – Rear Strut Removal
14:04 – Rear Spring Explanation
16:45 – Rear Coilover Installation
21:28 – Rear Torqueing Procedure
23:50 – Front Torqueing Procedure
24:06 – Wrap-up

This Part Fits:
BMW 318i
1992 BMW 318i Coilover Kit
1993 BMW 318i Coilover Kit
1994 BMW 318i Coilover Kit
1995 BMW 318i Coilover Kit
1996 BMW 318i Coilover Kit
1997 BMW 318i Coilover Kit
1998 BMW 318i Coilover Kit

BMW 318is
1992 BMW 318is Coilover Kit
1993 BMW 318is Coilover Kit
1994 BMW 318is Coilover Kit
1995 BMW 318is Coilover Kit
1996 BMW 318is Coilover Kit
1997 BMW 318is Coilover Kit

BMW 323i
1999 BMW 323i Coilover Kit
1998 BMW 323i Coilover Kit

BMW 323is
1998 BMW 323is Coilover Kit
1999 BMW 323is Coilover Kit

BMW 325i
1992 BMW 325i Coilover Kit
1993 BMW 325i Coilover Kit
1994 BMW 325i Coilover Kit
1995 BMW 325i Coilover Kit

BMW 325is
1992 BMW 325is Coilover Kit
1993 BMW 325is Coilover Kit
1994 BMW 325is Coilover Kit
1995 BMW 325is Coilover Kit

BMW 328i
1996 BMW 328i Coilover Kit
1997 BMW 328i Coilover Kit
1998 BMW 328i Coilover Kit
1999 BMW 328i Coilover Kit

BMW 328is
1996 BMW 328is Coilover Kit
1997 BMW 328is Coilover Kit
1998 BMW 328is Coilover Kit
1999 BMW 328is Coilover Kit

BMW M3
1995 BMW M3 Coilover Kit
1996 BMW M3 Coilover Kit
1997 BMW M3 Coilover Kit
1998 BMW M3 Coilover Kit
1999 BMW M3 Coilover Kit

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sean Fletcher says:

So I know that coilovers would normally be used to lower your car but how high could I theoretically get the bc racing coilovers?

James Kelly says:

Looked like the tires needed replacing too lol they riding on those MayPops

31acruz says:

so everybody installs coil over and nobody knows why they are supposed to be better ?? lol funny, classic "group think" mentality.

Felipe Cavalcanti says:

did yall make a ride height video?

At Dawn Racing says:

My favorite thing is the chords showing on the roller wheels 😉
Good video though

joonsup says:

wish you guys would do another video on lowering and raising the front and rear suspension on these coilovers

Alper Ozdemir says:

Would these fit on a convertible with the rear shock damper control?

Chris Johnson says:

Great video. Can these be ordered with Swift springs?
Also @ 24:06 is that the correct orientation of the camber plate or is it supposed to be rotated 90 degrees? Thanks for a great video.

31acruz says:

what are the benefits of stalling "coil overs", what is stock? thanks.

Superdessucke says:

Great video! Most of the other coilover videos completely gloss over the rear installation so that part was especially helpful.

I, for one, would love to see a video on how to adjust ride height. Please do it!

Cooltone Hip says:

Excellent video, and nice job! Would be great to show how the actual adjustments work for the valving and give some information regarding that for ride comfort or performance.

Cinnamon Arcade says:

thanks for the tip on the bolts SKU: BMW-31311136465 needing to be replaced

Cinnamon Arcade says:

needing to be replaced

Grvyrd Gang says:

Do a video on oil filter housing gasket replacement

Tom Wile says:

Holy shit those rear tires are shot

Justin CFC says:

I love that this video is done on a real E36. You see so many videos where the underbody and suspension components are brand new or extremely clean. Love this channel and this company! Keep it up guys!

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