Rear Camber question E46

[kevfra54]

2002 E46 325 Ci. Drives and tracks just fine, but I do have negative camber on both sides, plus the amount is different one side to the other.

What I'm saying is that the bottom of the tire sticks out more than the top. On the passenger side this is about 3/4 inch from true vertical, and on the drivers side about 1.5 inch from vertical.

Shocks respond great and springs are not broken. What's up? Thanks!

[Mless5]

BMWs are supposed to have positive camber in the back. As long as they are within spec, you are good. IIRC, e46 has adjustability of camber in the back on the lower arm bushing bolt, so left to right can be evened out if all your bushings are within their normal life span and don't need replacing.

https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/threa...4/#post-258872

[RBNetEngr]

BMWs are designed to have NEGATIVE camber in the back, not positive camber. Zero camber will have the wheels perfectly vertical. Negative camber tilts the top of the wheel inward relative to the bottom of the wheel.


-rb

[I3MW]

BMWs are designed to have NEGATIVE camber in the back, not positive camber. Zero camber will have the wheels perfectly vertical. Negative camber tilts the top of the wheel inward relative to the bottom of the wheel.


-rb

This. I can't think of a car that should have positive camber. A little bit of negative camber is good. I prefer more front camber but I like the rear to have at least some (-.5 to -1.5). OP what are your alignment numbers? You should do a quick search regarding what kind of alignment specs would benefit you based on your driving style.

[circuit.heart]

1.5"/40mm is a fuckton of rear camber (over 6 degrees). If your numbers are accurate, the alignment sheet is going to be atrocious, pointing to something bent. The factory adjustments do not allow for that much camber.

Take pics.