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      10-23-2023, 09:06 AM   #1
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Looking for 128i alignment specs for track

I am getting a set of Vorshlag camber plates installed in 2 weeks and looking for alignment specs people are running for track use. Car is 128i on Bilstein b14 coilovers.

Saw this recommendation from amg6975 - "As much front camber as you can get, and about a degree less in the rear. zero toe in the front, very slightly in in the rear."

Please let me know what you are running/suggesting I should run.
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quote taken from here: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...rack+alignment
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      10-26-2023, 10:16 AM   #3
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I am getting a set of Vorshlag camber plates installed in 2 weeks and looking for alignment specs people are running for track use. Car is 128i on Bilstein b14 coilovers.

Saw this recommendation from amg6975 - "As much front camber as you can get, and about a degree less in the rear. zero toe in the front, very slightly in in the rear."

Please let me know what you are running/suggesting I should run.
That's a pretty solid plan, wouldn't get too wrapped up in exact precise #s to chase.

You'll definitely want all the camber you can get up front with the slightly softer spring rates on the b14s.

If the car is a dual duty daily driver that sees a lot of highway miles then a small amount of toe in up front can make it easier to live with between track days and you won't really miss the difference in turn-in as a novice. But the tramlining isn't too bad on mine with 0* toe up front.
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Amg's recommendation is spot on, that's what I run on my car.
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Agree with amg as well. Although I can’t do more camber in the rear to make the difference 1 degree front to rear. Tires start to rub the frame in the rear if I add too much camber. Here is my last alignment. Was great on track and around town.
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I forgot about this thread, so back when I got them installed I ended up getting -2.7 front and -2.4 back, which it looks like is against the recommendations in this thread.

I just started this thread as well but I guess you answered my question

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=2085912

I'll revisit and get rear neg camber dialed down to -1.7

thanks all!
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