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08-03-2013, 03:02 PM | #1 |
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Alignment Specs with M3 E9x Suspension for E82
What are the new alignment specifications, if any, with the newly-added E9x suspension goodies?
-- FRONT: control arms w/ tension rods (and headlight regulating rod), upper links. REAR: guide rods, rear toe links, upper links. Michelin PSS' and rear subframe bushings upgrades, of course. -- Should I calibrate to e8x series specs or e9x series specs? My goal is daily (and spirited) driving on freeway communtes. I have no intentions of "lowering" - i enjoy not worrying about my bumper getting scratched by a curb-step while parking. Hold your flames... "constructive" recommendations?
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They aren't gonna be any different in all likelyhood. Only thing that would be different is the camber spec. But since our front camber is technically nonadjustable, its not gonna matter. It is what it is. Toe is the same, caster is the same.
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08-03-2013, 06:42 PM | #3 |
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Why not just use a 1M suspension settings are a guide. Most shops will even have the 1M alignment specs in their machine data base to look up.
1Addicts member Drivehard posted some good alignment specs in this old thread... see post #3 1M versus M3 stock suspension settings http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=634707
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Are there levels of M3 suspension bits you'd recommend for the 135i, one that's used for weekend canyon-carving and 3-4 trackdays per year? Something along the lines of: 1) At a minimum you should do 'X' 2) Better would be to add 'Y' 3) Best should include 'Z' Or words to that effect... Thanks. Karl.
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It really all depends on what your driving style desires. If you are a straight line kind of driver (from a dig) I would go with rear suspension first because it will help with wheel hop and it will keep the back end from being so squarely under duress. 1) Rear suspension (guide rod & upper link) 2) Subframe bushings, rear M3 control arm link, maybe rear sway... 3) front control arm kit, front strut brace, etc... If you are more into the twists and turns of a road then you basically reverse the order because the front control kit VASTLY improves turn in feel and confidence. 1) Control arm kit, front strut brace, maybe a front sway (although I recommend stiffer springs over a sway) 2) subframe bushings, rear control arm kit 3) rear guide rod and upper link I HIGHLY recommend doing the most of the stuff together because you will need to realign the car every time. Just my $.02 and hope that helped. |
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08-14-2013, 11:48 AM | #10 | |
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If someone already has sufficient camber, they need only replace the bushings in those arms, or the arms as a whole (with the HD versions, for example)...rather than the lower control arm as well. |
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Hey.
I ended up creating my own specs based on a bunch of reading online and what I wanted out of the car for spirited street driving. The only change in final specs was increase of front camber to -1.6 deg with addition of Dinan camber plates. The shop couldn't get -1.2 deg on each side with only the removal of the alignment pin. Hope that helps! Cheers, Bryan
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With the limited camber gain of the strut suspension, don't fear too much front camber. So long as your daily routine, or weekends comprise something other than dead-straight highway, it's likely you can run as much as -2.5 up front, if not a bit more, without seeing any added wear on the inner shoulders (so long as your toe is in check, of course).
I'd say -2.0 is a fine setting for someone only visiting the track a couple days out of the year. No detriment for street driving, no abnormal tire wear, and really saves you at the track. now, if only there was a way to get some decent caster in these cars without resorting to a harsh (relatively) camber plate... |
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