Spirited Drive -- Now rear Camber Negative

[nick325xit 5spd]

Originally Posted by RocketyMan

Once I adjusted the correct camber, my left wheel was at 28" and the right side was at 28.5" measuring on 20" wheels.

I got about 18.5" fender to center when I measured recently, so that's about 0.75" below stock. (I add 1.5" to the diameter of the wheel to get the outside edge of the rim.)

[RocketyMan]

Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd

I got about 18.5" fender to center when I measured recently, so that's about 0.75" below stock. (I add 1.5" to the diameter of the wheel to get the outside edge of the rim.)

Are you on lowering springs or bags? The measurement is suppose to be from the bottom of the rim to the upper fender flare by keeping the tape measure perpendicular in alignment of the center BMW hub cap. That's what that document was I posted a couple posts back.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by RocketyMan

Once I adjusted the correct camber, my left wheel was at 28" and the right side was at 28.5" measuring on 20" wheels.

That sounds like stock height, but the 1/2" difference is odd.

[nick325xit 5spd]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

That sounds like stock height, but the 1/2" difference is odd.

I've measured half inch differences on brand new BMWs. I wouldn't worry about that.

[RocketyMan]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

I think mine didn't really show how bad it easy until I cut the rubber off. Then I could move the joint over 1mm directly sideways.

So the rubber seal is possibly masking this movement? I guess that makes sense. I guess this REIN wishbone is a REAL piece of junk...

Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd

Stock 3.0i. I generally measure to the center of the roundel. It's the best way to measure for easy comparison since it's not impacted by wheel diameter.

Oh gotcha.

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

That sounds like stock height, but the 1/2" difference is odd.

Yeah...i'm not too sure why there is a 1/2" difference between the two. I remember one of the rubber isolators on the springs was slightly deteriorated, but nothing else. I guess to be super technical I would need to weigh the vehicle at each wheel the same time to determine if there is a substantial weight difference causing this.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

That sounds like stock height, but the 1/2" difference is odd.

Same amount of air in both tires?

[andrewwynn]

The adjustable control arm can also cause fits if it's worn at either end. When you have it loose enough to adjust make sure you can't push/pull that part at either side.

[80stech]

@rocketman If the poly lower A-arm bushings are adjustable or eccentric to minimize camber it could result in exactly what you are describing.

[RocketyMan]

Originally Posted by 80stech

@rocketman If the poly lower A-arm bushings are adjustable or eccentric to minimize camber it could result in exactly what you are describing.

That's correct. Instead of the stock bushings having only the rear adjustment strictly for camber, I can adjust the front A-arm bushing for toe. I adjust the front bushing for max toe in as well as the guide-link, and still come up short for toe.

[andrewwynn]

I think mine didn't really show how bad it easy until I cut the rubber off. Then I could move the joint over 1mm directly sideways.