Blisten B16 install

[gutus]

Hello,

I’m planning on ordering the PSS10 for my Z4MC. Are there other parts I should replace/install at the same time? Adjustable camber plates, control arms, etc?

Thanks in advance!

[86Zed]

Given the age of the car I would consider the following items

BMW front strut tower reinforcement plates (PN 51717036781)
BMW rear coil spring shims (PN 33531094518)
Sway Bar End Links (MEY-3160604607HD)
Rogue Rear Shock Mounts & reinforcement plate
https://www.rogueengineering.com/Rog...air_p_270.html

Beyond that it is up to you and the current condition of you car. I also did the control arms, bushings, etc. but mine were TIRED.



Good thread to browse https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=pss10

[gutus]

Thanks for that! I noticed you didn’t list camber plates. We’re they not necessary?

[86Zed]

Originally Posted by gutus

Thanks for that! I noticed you didn’t list camber plates. We’re they not necessary?

I installed Vorshlag camber plates with mine (as with the other forum member's photo). I need the additional camber up front running 18x9 wheels and a track focused alignment.

Now would be the time to add them since you'll be in there and due for a ride height and alignment/corner balance potentially. Ground Control and H&R have solid options depending on your usage as well.

[gutus]

Cool...thanks for the info. I also plan to run 18x9 rims up front. I try to get everything in advance so I don't have to reinstall things. Thanks for the guidance!

[gutus]

Originally Posted by 86Zed

I installed Vorshlag camber plates with mine (as with the other forum member's photo). I need the additional camber up front running 18x9 wheels and a track focused alignment.

Do the camber plates replace the oem mounts or do I still need the mounts?

[86Zed]

Originally Posted by gutus

Do the camber plates replace the oem mounts or do I still need the mounts?

They replace it, I would still run the strut tower reinforcement plate between the tower and the camber plate (fits and does not obscure alignment across)

[gutus]

Thanks!

[gutus]

Originally Posted by 86Zed

They replace it, I would still run the strut tower reinforcement plate between the tower and the camber plate (fits and does not obscure alignment across)

I got my Vorshlag camber plates. They seem pretty solid. With the round plate on the top, are the reinforcement plates still necessary?

[86Zed]

The Vorshlag setup is beefier than others. I still installed the reinforcement plates, cheap insurance while you are in there.

[gutus]

For the rear coilovers, do the perches sit on top or bottom. I have seen them both ways depending on different brands while doing a google image search. For the Bilstein b16s specifically, should they be on top or bottom?

Thanks

[86Zed]

It should sit at the top with the rear coil spring shim (rubber insert) nested in the bottom.

Image from another Z4 forum


It may work the other way around but a spanner wrench would be tough to get in there.

[gutus]

Perfect. Thanks for the photo too. Looks like your car is pretty slammed based on that perch setting

[gutus]

Installed! Thanks for the guidance