**!!! To Those with H+R Coilovers !!!***

Rated M · 03-13-2011, 11:29 PM

Hey Guys, I don't know if this is an isolated issue with just the H+R Coilovers, or if it crosses over to other brands..

I have had my car up on jackstands this weekend playing under its skirt (

).

Well upon inspection of my H+R Coilovers I installed about a year ago I noticed something was clearly not right. My Passenger side rear lower shock mount had started to work its way through the rubber bushing almost completely falling off!!

I am almost positive if I would have driven another few hundred miles I would have lost the shock.. I'll let the pictures do the explaining here..

Please go out and check your shock mounts to make sure no body gets hurt!!

I am currently coming up with a washer system to stop this from happening again, which I am really suprised that they didn't originally come with the kit.

GP20 · 03-14-2011, 12:26 AM

Faulty install. The shock should've been turned 180 degrees where it's bolted to the sway bar mount.. Or there should've been a big washer used precisely to prevent what would happen in your photo.

Rated M · 03-14-2011, 12:38 AM

Thought of that too.. but there is no washer on the other side either.. I did not have a washer come with the kit.

It would have to be a special washer anyway. If you would place a washer on there it would stick out a good 1/8" from the actual bushing anyway.

I am trying to find some bigger washers that I can cut to size to fit over it, I'll post pictures to explain what I am talking about when I find it.

onebluemcm · 03-14-2011, 10:18 AM

My Koni Yellows, sourced through GC, have a large "washer" or flange that is attached to the steel sleeve through which the bolt goes to prevent this from happening.

See pic

Not faulty install, faulty design....

alvinli217 · 03-14-2011, 02:06 PM

are u sure u got the right coilovers for your car?
it only says Z4 on the labal of the shock

Rated M · 03-14-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by alvinli217

are u sure u got the right coilovers for your car?
it only says Z4 on the labal of the shock

I am assuming so?? Everything bolted up correctly.

Given that we have the M3 rear sub assembly I am assuming that I would have to have the correct setup.

Can anyone crawl under their car and take a look at one of thier H+R shocks to verify?

alvinli217 · 03-15-2011, 02:58 AM

this is a picture of my stock rear shock. there seem to be a plate/washer in place to hold it in place. did u forget to put that on or it won't fit with it on?

sorry about my noob question. just trying to help out and took this picture while i was adjusting my exhaust today.

-c- · 03-15-2011, 09:47 AM

yea even my MINI has a 3 sided washer in their that keeps it from waking out.

i think thats whats missing, ive never seen a car with just a bolt holding on the grommet/shock, thats a garanteed failure.

Rated M · 03-15-2011, 10:02 AM

The stock shock has that plate attached to it, there is not attached washer.

I really wish someone with H+R's would post up a pic of thier lower shock mount to verify... I may just give H+R a call..

Rated M · 03-15-2011, 10:19 AM

so a little research shows that the "washer" you are referring to is actually part of the shock assembly. it cannot be removed and transfered to another shock. See the attached Image.

I have a call into H+R right now and am just waiting to hear back.. I'll post my findings!

Rated M · 03-15-2011, 11:55 AM

ok.. so I guess my case isn't isolated, there have been previous calls into H+R about missing washers. I have a no-charge set being shipping out to me today!

So please take a look at your H+R's and make sure you have these washers, if not call H+R and get them! (they are special washers).

alvinli217 · 03-15-2011, 02:44 PM

thanks Rated M, i was planning to get this setup after have the H&R spring on for a while first!
kinda tight on money as a full time student and part time worker LOL

03-13-2011, 11:29 PM	#1
Rated M Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2007 IB Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (2)	!!! To Those with H+R Coilovers !!!* Hey Guys, I don't know if this is an isolated issue with just the H+R Coilovers, or if it crosses over to other brands.. I have had my car up on jackstands this weekend playing under its skirt (). Well upon inspection of my H+R Coilovers I installed about a year ago I noticed something was clearly not right. My Passenger side rear lower shock mount had started to work its way through the rubber bushing almost completely falling off!! I am almost positive if I would have driven another few hundred miles I would have lost the shock.. I'll let the pictures do the explaining here.. Please go out and check your shock mounts to make sure no body gets hurt!! I am currently coming up with a washer system to stop this from happening again, which I am really suprised that they didn't originally come with the kit. __________________
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03-14-2011, 12:26 AM	#2
GP20 Major 95 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: Z4M, F80 M3, 991.2 GTS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Faulty install. The shock should've been turned 180 degrees where it's bolted to the sway bar mount.. Or there should've been a big washer used precisely to prevent what would happen in your photo. __________________ 2019 Porsche 911 4 GTS 2016 BMW M3 2008 BMW Z4M coupe
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03-14-2011, 12:38 AM	#3
Rated M Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2007 IB Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (2)	Thought of that too.. but there is no washer on the other side either.. I did not have a washer come with the kit. It would have to be a special washer anyway. If you would place a washer on there it would stick out a good 1/8" from the actual bushing anyway. I am trying to find some bigger washers that I can cut to size to fit over it, I'll post pictures to explain what I am talking about when I find it. __________________
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03-14-2011, 10:18 AM	#4
onebluemcm Captain 42 Rep 632 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	My Koni Yellows, sourced through GC, have a large "washer" or flange that is attached to the steel sleeve through which the bolt goes to prevent this from happening. See pic Not faulty install, faulty design.... Attached Images __________________ \|=.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.=\| Silbergrau A08 / Sepang Brown LSD6 / Carbon Leather 4MY (1 of 3, this combo) RAC RG63 \| Conti EC-DW \| GC/Koni-Dinan \| Rogue RSM \| Arqray \| Autosolutions \| BMW brace \| Pinnacle tint Last edited by onebluemcm; 03-14-2011 at 10:29 AM..
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alvinli217 Captain 47 Rep 715 Posts Drives: Imola RED dIrTy Z4MR - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C iTrader: (2)	are u sure u got the right coilovers for your car? it only says Z4 on the labal of the shock __________________ RPI scoop\|BMC drop in filter\|EAS V1 aluminum mount\|ZHP shiftknob\|RHO plate holder\|matte black grill\|LED interior & license plate light\|RE SSK\|RE tranny mount\|UUC engine mount\|Bavarian CDV\|clutch stop\|18" Forgestar CF5 GOLD\|RPI exhaust\|H&R coilovers\| RE RSM\| coming soon: aFe intake\|tune\|secondary cat delete\|
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03-15-2011, 02:58 AM	#7
alvinli217 Captain 47 Rep 715 Posts Drives: Imola RED dIrTy Z4MR - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C iTrader: (2)	this is a picture of my stock rear shock. there seem to be a plate/washer in place to hold it in place. did u forget to put that on or it won't fit with it on? sorry about my noob question. just trying to help out and took this picture while i was adjusting my exhaust today. __________________ RPI scoop\|BMC drop in filter\|EAS V1 aluminum mount\|ZHP shiftknob\|RHO plate holder\|matte black grill\|LED interior & license plate light\|RE SSK\|RE tranny mount\|UUC engine mount\|Bavarian CDV\|clutch stop\|18" Forgestar CF5 GOLD\|RPI exhaust\|H&R coilovers\| RE RSM\| coming soon: aFe intake\|tune\|secondary cat delete\|
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03-15-2011, 09:47 AM	#8
-c- Colonel 886 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	yea even my MINI has a 3 sided washer in their that keeps it from waking out. i think thats whats missing, ive never seen a car with just a bolt holding on the grommet/shock, thats a garanteed failure.
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03-15-2011, 10:02 AM	#9
Rated M Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2007 IB Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (2)	The stock shock has that plate attached to it, there is not attached washer. I really wish someone with H+R's would post up a pic of thier lower shock mount to verify... I may just give H+R a call.. __________________
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03-15-2011, 10:19 AM	#10
Rated M Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2007 IB Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (2)	so a little research shows that the "washer" you are referring to is actually part of the shock assembly. it cannot be removed and transfered to another shock. See the attached Image. I have a call into H+R right now and am just waiting to hear back.. I'll post my findings! Attached Images __________________
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03-15-2011, 11:55 AM	#11
Rated M Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2007 IB Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (2)	ok.. so I guess my case isn't isolated, there have been previous calls into H+R about missing washers. I have a no-charge set being shipping out to me today! So please take a look at your H+R's and make sure you have these washers, if not call H+R and get them! (they are special washers). Attached Images __________________
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03-15-2011, 02:44 PM	#12
alvinli217 Captain 47 Rep 715 Posts Drives: Imola RED dIrTy Z4MR - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C iTrader: (2)	thanks Rated M, i was planning to get this setup after have the H&R spring on for a while first! kinda tight on money as a full time student and part time worker LOL __________________ RPI scoop\|BMC drop in filter\|EAS V1 aluminum mount\|ZHP shiftknob\|RHO plate holder\|matte black grill\|LED interior & license plate light\|RE SSK\|RE tranny mount\|UUC engine mount\|Bavarian CDV\|clutch stop\|18" Forgestar CF5 GOLD\|RPI exhaust\|H&R coilovers\| RE RSM\| coming soon: aFe intake\|tune\|secondary cat delete\|
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