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08-30-2009, 09:27 PM | #485 |
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Any word on when it will be in, now?
Did you do something to yours as well??
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08-31-2009, 06:58 PM | #492 |
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BMW has no idea. They said that in the worst case the Agrictulture delays can be up to 5 weeks, so it could be another 5 weeks until I get it.
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08-31-2009, 07:33 PM | #493 |
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damn...hoping its shorter than that.
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09-01-2009, 07:35 AM | #494 |
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Me too. I am going back to Germany in two weeks. It would be nice to have it before then.
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09-01-2009, 08:11 AM | #495 |
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M3 wishbones and tension rods arrive today!!!
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09-01-2009, 10:22 AM | #497 |
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Well mike said he would help me if he could, if not, ill take it to olde time service and let them swap them and do the alignment. So, hopefully by next week they should be on and I can give you a good review, or if you or anyone else interested would like to drive my rig at the next autocross you would be welcome. I cant decide if I want to do the alignment pin removal as well though. I was hoping the wishbones would give me enough camber not to rub with those wheels of ours coming.
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09-01-2009, 10:32 AM | #498 |
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You'll definitely get the added negative camber, but I don't think it would help you on the fender side for clearance. Those M3 parts will push the wheel outward at the bottom, but there will be minimal impact at the top. Removing the alignment pin is one thing that you can do to move the top in more. I'm curious as to the total negative camber with the M3 parts PLUS the alignment pin removal.
Come to think of it, until we actually get the wheels in our greedy little hands, no use futzing about clearance yet. I really want 255/275 (or 285) fitment. |
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09-01-2009, 10:58 AM | #499 |
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How can the wishbones push out the bottom of the wheel and not push in the top? there has to be a fulcrom where the strut hits the wheel or at the steering knuckle right? I thought the same theory applied to the toe angle is well, which is why you have to get an alignment in the first place with these wishbones. however, if you are correct which you probably are, i can always do the alignment pin!
One thing for sure we agree on, 285 out back would be wicked!!!
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09-01-2009, 11:14 AM | #501 |
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Does that mean I am wrong?
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No, you are not wrong, but it is very minimal inboard placement at the top, since you are adjusting the bottom and not the top of the hub mounting.
The fulcrum you are effecting is below the hub center, compared to a camber adjustment made at the upper strut perch (8" above the top of the tire). VERY different effect to fender clearance. |
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09-01-2009, 12:31 PM | #503 |
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh, I get it. Well looks like ill do the alignment pin removal as well, but probably after I get the wheels. It's nice to have people with experience around!
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09-01-2009, 04:45 PM | #504 |
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Olde Time Service is not the right place for an alignment. Use Steve's Alignment in Springfield. (413) 732-9648
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09-01-2009, 06:56 PM | #505 |
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I called brian to see if he would quote me for install incase we couldnt figure it out. he said he would take it to a place right over the hadley bridge called falls sometin sometin for the alignment in that case. But if steves is the place you told me about, sounds like a better option!
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09-02-2009, 08:51 AM | #506 |
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