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Anyone have the aluminum brace 16mm Hex bolt torque spec? I know it listed as 35ft.lbs but I believe it's more. Thanks!


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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I've compiled a list of Springs and Coilovers for the F8X. This post will be updated as more information becomes available. Please help by letting me know if there is a change in status or if a new kit becomes available.

SPRINGS

AC SCHNITZER - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1140744
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1104262
DROP: 25-30mm/10-15mm; 0.98"-1.18"/0.39"-0.59"

aFe SPRINGS - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1233351

EIBACH PRO KIT EURO - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1129065
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1103311
DROP: 20mm/5-10mm; 0.78"/0.20"-0.40"

EIBACH PRO KIT USA - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1023275
DROP: 20mm/5mm; 0.80"/0.20"

EMMANUEL DESIGN SPRINGS - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1341394
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...3#post21105883
DROP F80: 1.3"/0.3"
DROP F82: 1.3"/0.9"

H&R SPORT - Status: Available
F80 - http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1076737
F80 F82 435i - http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1104141

H&R SUPER SPORT - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1125229

MACHT SCHNELL SPORT COMPETITION - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1159060
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1156814
DROP: 28mm/19mm; 1.10"/0.75"
Note:Macht Schnell uses the same spring set for the F80 and F82. Shims are provided for the F80 rear to balance out the height discrepancy.

STATUS GRUPPE - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1112333
DROP F80: 33mm/20mm; 1.30"/0.8"
DROP F82: 33mm/30.5mm; 1.30"/1.20"

SWIFT SPEC R - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1145147
DROP F80: 25mm/10mm; 1.00"/0.40"
DROP F82: 28mm/23mm; 1.10"/0.90"



HEIGHT ADJ SLEEVE KITS

BMW M-PERFORMANCE COILOVER SLEEVE KIT - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1191427

DINAN - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1133605

GROUND CONTROL COILOVER CONVERSION KIT - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8#post19236448

KW HAS - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1044712
IMPORTANT INFO: KW HAS takes away some inner clearance in the wheel well. Research wheel width/offset and tire size to make sure you will not be rubbing.
Note: KW HAS is available for the M3, M4, and M4 convertible.



COILOVERS
IMPORTANT INFO: Coilover kits that come with top-hats or camber plates have either 3 bolt pattern or 5 bolt pattern. Please reference your M3/M4 production date to choose the correct one.

AC SCHNITZER RS ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION - Status: Available
http://shop.ac-schnitzer.co.uk/rs-ad...f82-6068-p.asp

aFe CONTROL FEATHERLIGHT SINGLE ADJ - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1158803

AST 5100 1-Way, 5200 2-Way, 5300 3-Way - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&highlight=ast
Review: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1413065

BC RACING - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1042668

BILSTEIN PSS9 / PSS10 - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1129901

BILSTEIN CLUBSPORT - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1046894

BILSTEIN DAMPTRONIC - Status: Dev
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1126739

CA TUNED COILOVERS - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1182388
Confirmed: CA Tuned kits are now available with the 5 bolt top-hat/camber plates for post 01/2015 production F8Xs.

FORTUNE AUTO - Status: Dev
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1112324

JRZ RS TWO - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1132585
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1045730
Confirmed: JRZ RS TWO kits are now available with the 5 bolt top-hat/camber plates for post 01/2015 production F8Xs.

For the JRZ RS TWO coilovers you can choose between Touring and Sport. The Touring version utilizes the OEM top hats. The Sport version has the option(s) to include camber plates and rear mounting plates or using the OEM top hats.

KW Variant 3 - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1062872

KW CLUBSPORT 2-WAY AND 3-WAY - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1079056
Confirmed: KW Clubsports are now available with the 5 bolt top-hat/camber plates for post 01/2015 production F8Xs.

KW GTS-SPEC CLUBSPORT 3-WAY- Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1221809
Video here - http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1249626

The new MSRP places the 3 way ClubSport closer in price to the 2 way adjustable ClubSport, enabling more M4 drivers to enjoy some of the magic that is available in the M4 GTS.

KW Adaptive DDC - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1411096

MOTION CONTROL SUSPENSION - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1184964
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=51
http://www.motioncontrolsuspension.c...ts/prices.html

For the MCS coilovers you can choose between MCS 2-Way and MCS 3-Way. Ground Control Camber plates can be paired with this kit. Damper and Spring Rate values are all customizable.

MOTON ADJUSTABLE COILOVERS - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...php?p=19702168
Confirmed: Moton Adjustable Coiovers will be available with the 5 bolt top-hat/camber plates for post 01/2015 production F8Xs.

Moton Adjustable Coilovers comes in the following configurations: 2-Way Sport, 3-Way Motorsport Pro, and 4-Way Motorsport Pro. The 3-way and 4-way Motorsport Pro rears will have a true spring-coil-over-shock configuration.

NITRON COILOVERS - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1385671

OHLINS Road & Track - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1193450

OHLINS TTX - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1129675

The TTX is built to spec.

SACHS ZF COILOVERS - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1333320

STATUS GRUPPE COILOVERS - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=32

TC KLINE - Status: Available
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1072499
Confirmed: TC KLINE SA and DA are now available with the 5 bolt top-hat/camber plates for post 01/2015 production F8Xs.



SPRING RATE CONVERSION

OEM spring rates for the F80/F82 is 185 lb/ft Front, 575 lb/ft Rear
OEM COMPETITION PACK spring rates for the F80/F82 is 198 lbs/ft Front, 685 lbs/ft Rear

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kg/mm to lbs/in
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16 = 896
15 = 840
14 = 784
13 = 728
12 = 672
11 = 616
10 = 560
9.0 = 504
8.5 = 476
8.0 = 448
7.5 = 420
7.0 = 392
6.5 = 364
6.0 = 336
5.5 = 308
5.0 = 280
4.5 = 252
4.0 = 224
3.0 = 168
2.0 = 112


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Torque Specs and Bolt Information:

Front Suspension:
Plastic Shroud Bolts - 10mm - ¼ Turn
Carbon Brace Bolts - 13mm - 12 ft.lbs.
Carbon Brace to Coolant Tank Bolt - 10mm - Snug
(A) Aluminum Brace E-Torx Bolts - 9mm - 25 ft.lbs.
(B) Aluminum Brace E-Torx Bolts - 10mm - 30 ft.lbs.
(C) Aluminum Brace Cowl Bolts - 16mm - 35 ft.lbs
Strut Hat Bolts - 13mm - 25 ft.lbs.
Strut Spindle Nut - 18mm-12pt - 25 ft.lbs.
Strut Pinch Bolts - 16mm - 60 ft.lbs.
Sway Bar End Links - 16mm/T30 - 44 ft.lbs.
Headlight Leveling Sensor - 10mm - Snug

Rear:
Lower Strut Bolt - 18mm - 74 ft.lbs.
Eccentric Bolt - 21mm/18mm - 74 ft.lbs.
Headlight Leveling Sensor - 10mm - Snug

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Installation video by evolmotorsprt

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