How do I tell if e36 is lowered/how far?

[M3blitkrieg]

Going to look at an e36 that's 100 miles away. Owner says its lowered an inch, but it looks like its lowered 2 inches from what I seen of other car pics. Is there a definitive way I can tell how far its dropped? Some measurement from the center of wheel to line on the car?

[bluptgm3]

Do you have a Bentley Manual?
Page 310-5 and 330-2

edit: all the values provided were for E36M3

[M3blitkrieg]

I Do not.

But thank you. How would I know if it was dropped an inch from sport suspension or stock without a vin# to search? Any identifiable parts to distinguish between sport and non?

[bluptgm3]

edit: all the values were for E36M3

[bluptgm3]

From E36 Bentley, an "is" (I believe) has Sport Suspension, as does the 'M' Technic.
No way 15”, 16” wheels fit over M3 front brakes.

E36_FrontRideHeight(1).png
E36_FrontRideHeight(2).png

E36_RearRideHeight(1a).png
E36_RearRideHeight(2a).png
E36_RearRideHeight(2b).png

[BAA M3]

Thanks for sharing !