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01-16-2014, 08:09 AM | #1 |
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M3 control arm question - alignment specs - searched for a week
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I'm still new here, but I have been obsessively searching for this and I cannot find a solid answer anywhere. I have a E92 328i with sports package. Lowered, spacers, sways, etc. Ready for a nice track day. I notice my rear wheels have a slight more noticeable negative camber than front; which is typical. I know the M3 control arm debate/questions are crazy, so let me just get to the point. I plan on doing the front and rear upper/lower control arm kit. Entire swap out. I've read specs staying with 328/335 and I've heard people specing alignment to M3 specs. What is proper? At what point is the camber compromising tire wear? The car is mainly a DD but I do like a spirited drive and random track days, so, hopefully that spills into my intent. Any help would be awesome. Thank you |
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I'd go no lower than 1/16 total front toe in and maybe 1/8 out back to help stabilize and put down some power rear should always have a little more toe in than the front, but too much will accelerate tire wear |
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Stick with your own car spec for the model 328/335, don't align to m3 spec because it isnt going to work. For track use, align to spec and max out camber (as much as stock/your set up can go, usually will give you a bit more, nothing crazy, but will make a huge difference on the track/spirited driving). Have fun!
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