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**wolferj-RIP** · 03-10-2009, 06:34 AM

Andrew;

I'm no suspension expert, but... a few questions...

Did the tire wear/camber issue start after hitting the "small cow", has it gotten worse, or has there always been an issue?

Any other symptoms of front suspension problems? Pulling, shaking, odd noises? Coilovers are notorious for making odd sounds and sensations when they are the slightest bit out of spec.

A "bent shock" diagnosis sounds suspicious on it's own, IMHO, as the force needed to bend that would most likely cause other damage as well. Lower control arm, bad ball joints, Tie rods, etc. could be damaged/bent, but you could possibly have other symptoms besides tire wear to indicate those.

Yes, a camber plate would be a possible band aid for tire wear, but another inspection by a suspension specialist sounds like it is in order...

Good luck!

btw... I am very jealous of your car by the description... We need pics!

03-10-2009, 06:34 AM	#2
wolferj-RIP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 '95 BMW 318ti iTrader: (16) Photo Gallery	Andrew; I'm no suspension expert, but... a few questions... Did the tire wear/camber issue start after hitting the "small cow", has it gotten worse, or has there always been an issue? Any other symptoms of front suspension problems? Pulling, shaking, odd noises? Coilovers are notorious for making odd sounds and sensations when they are the slightest bit out of spec. A "bent shock" diagnosis sounds suspicious on it's own, IMHO, as the force needed to bend that would most likely cause other damage as well. Lower control arm, bad ball joints, Tie rods, etc. could be damaged/bent, but you could possibly have other symptoms besides tire wear to indicate those. Yes, a camber plate would be a possible band aid for tire wear, but another inspection by a suspension specialist sounds like it is in order... Good luck! btw... I am very jealous of your car by the description... We need pics! __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW!