I'm going to put some new Bilstein B8 dampers on my 335. The rears are no problem but I'm going to need a spring compressor for the fronts.
In the past I've always used these cheap claw type ones:
On my E46 they just about worked but it was really sketchy and they gnarled up the coating on the springs. I'd really like to get a decent tool that won't kill me or make the install any harder than it should be.
I watched the Bav Auto DIY and he uses a nice tool that looks like a clone of the genuine BMW tool. Unfortunately it's really expensive and I'd have to ship it from the USA so add an extra 50% on top for duty and freight-forwarding. (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bav-aut...pressor-tool-bavarian-autosport/b8800017~bav/)
I found this tool that looks identical:
www.maxpeedingrods.co.uk
It doesn't list the E9x as compatible but I'm certain that's just an oversight.
Has anyone used these Chinese clones before to good effect?
In the past I've always used these cheap claw type ones:
On my E46 they just about worked but it was really sketchy and they gnarled up the coating on the springs. I'd really like to get a decent tool that won't kill me or make the install any harder than it should be.
I watched the Bav Auto DIY and he uses a nice tool that looks like a clone of the genuine BMW tool. Unfortunately it's really expensive and I'd have to ship it from the USA so add an extra 50% on top for duty and freight-forwarding. (https://www.ecstuning.com/b-bav-aut...pressor-tool-bavarian-autosport/b8800017~bav/)
I found this tool that looks identical:
Universal Strut Coil Clamp Spring Compressor Tool Set Kit Extractor Auto Garage
1000kg Car Spring Compressor Dumper Strut System Coil Clamp Tool Set Tuning. Welcome to choose timing tool kit and other performance Auto Parts, buget Car Parts Online , Car Spares, car spare parts on maxpeedingrods with best price. one year warranty for any manufacturing defect.
www.maxpeedingrods.co.uk
It doesn't list the E9x as compatible but I'm certain that's just an oversight.
Has anyone used these Chinese clones before to good effect?
