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Old 08-08-2012, 02:44 AM   #1
jimmypet
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Default Ride Height & Rake - Opinions?

Hey Gruppe,
I recently refreshed the suspension on my Ti.
Parts were Eibach springs, Bilstein Sports, Turner rear shock mounts, E36 M3 FCAB, 318Ti Upper mounts.
Pretty basic setup but quite effective refresh.

My car handles great, its transformed over factory original, stock,,, "shot" 154K mile base model parts.

I did however have a question about ride height.
The rear looked a little high.
I waited a month to see if the shocks settled which I know Bilsteins can do.

Tonight I measured from the RIM bottom straight up to the wheel arch.
This takes tire size out of the equation.
Front is 55 CM, rear is 56 CM. Sure enough, rear is a tad higher.
This is with 16" rims.

Can anyone else with any types of sport springs (especially Eibach brand) post your heights FR - RR and list your rim diameter?

When I did my install I left the stock rear spring rubbers in.
I am wondering now if I should have taken them out.

Its easy to take them out, I think next time I have the car on the lift I will pull them. That right there might make 1/2 the difference.

I welcome your comments.
Cheers
jimmy p
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88 E30 M3 Zinnoberot - street - 2196827
88 E30 M3 Lachsilber - Race - 2197924
87 E30 M3 Prodrive British Touring Car 2.0 Litre - 068
98 318ti Morea Green "Base"
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