Camber adjustment (with photos)

[omodos]

Originally Posted by ZsX5o3

I agree. My camber/toe was professionally aligned recently.

The stock camber in the rear was -2.5° it was brought to -1.5°

It could have gone to -1° but one of my bushings was worn on one side, so they had to make it an even -1.5°

I also had the front camber brought to -0.75°


from NEO autos in CT.

Zsx I have the same issue too can't got lower than -1.77, mad thing is camber was at -1.32 according to display on the measuring machine before they got working and they made it -1.77 degrees and couldn't get it nearer to zero! I think they should have initially adjusted the camber washer with the weiht of the car car off the wheels and whilst it was suspended from the chassis only making this initial adjustment easier....

[omodos]

Originally Posted by butundo

I know many don't suggest adjusting without going to the dealer, but it only takes a few minutes once you have access to the bolts. You just need to use 2 wrenches to adjust, 18mm and 21mm. You can spin the bolt until it is adjusted to the max. I'm sure that BMW designed this with the adjustment in mind, or you would not be able to make any changes. The tires are not completely straight, but they are close. I have not noticed any drastic changes in ride, but the Blizzaks do have soft sidewalls and don't handle very well at speed. Plus, I like the idea of my tires lasting more than a few thousand miles.

The first picture shows the tire tracks before adjustment. Even though they look even, it is because of the soft nature of the Blizzaks. After adjustment, they still looked the same.

Hi there , did you adjust with the rear of the vehicle jacked up?