Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: E36 Rear Suspension Geometry?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Posts
    285
    My Cars
    '97 328is, '04 330ci

    E36 Rear Suspension Geometry?

    Can anyone tell me what happens to the rear suspension geometry of an e36 when you raise the ride height? Are there any toe or camber changes that take place? If so, what happens... toe-in... toe-out... camber goes more negative/positive?

    Thanks for the help.
    Bryce Merideth




    '97 328is (Calypso Red): TCKline/Koni Double Adj., VVS springs, JTDesigns f/r strut-tower braces, Eibach sways, TCKline rear shock mounts, TCKline camber plates, BMP adjustable rear lower control arms, powerflex bushings, Conforti CAIS, TRP Custom 3" exhaust, UUC Underdrive Pulleys, D-force 17x9's, Potenza RE-71R - weight:2820lbs

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    NC
    Posts
    729
    My Cars
    328Ci, 325is, 325i, LS1 Camaro, Tahoe
    As you raise the rear, both camber and toe-in decrease.

    Hopefully we will see you soon! Still running STX?
    STX 182 - 95' BMW 325is - quickly getting slower
    Forest Oaks Insurance/Mann Motorsports/The Racer's Market/Discount Tire

    Blog about my STX BMW

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Posts
    285
    My Cars
    '97 328is, '04 330ci
    We're taking this year off, but we should be at the Atlanta Street Tire Challenge in August... Then we'll be hitting it strong in 2012!!!!
    Bryce Merideth




    '97 328is (Calypso Red): TCKline/Koni Double Adj., VVS springs, JTDesigns f/r strut-tower braces, Eibach sways, TCKline rear shock mounts, TCKline camber plates, BMP adjustable rear lower control arms, powerflex bushings, Conforti CAIS, TRP Custom 3" exhaust, UUC Underdrive Pulleys, D-force 17x9's, Potenza RE-71R - weight:2820lbs

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    3,262
    My Cars
    97 M3/4/5
    Toe change is pretty negligible over the range of "normal" E36 ride heights. +/- 1/32" for a 2" change in ride height.

    Camber gets more negative the lower the car is. I think (going from memory) my car gained 0.5 degrees of negative camber when I dropped the rear 1.25". Roughly. I can measure it next time I put the car on the alignment rack and give more accurate numbers.
    Chris
    97 M3
    94 325is
    12 Jeep SRT8

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •