What did I do wrong? Just about done with my S52 swap and decided to try and dial in my front wheel alignment before I tried to drive it on the road for the first time. I certainly have to adjust the tie rods out as the wheels are both turned in way too much, but on further inspection I also noticed that I actually have positive camber up front too. I measured it with a level and the top of the tire is leaning out about 1/8" further than the bottom. On my real E36 M3 sedan the tire is leaning in about 1/2" so it has negative camber. This is the setup that I have on the car... control arms and CABs from a 97 M3 sedan as well as the struts, springs, sway bar and offset top hats. Ti knuckles with brand new bearings and hubs and new 328i vented rotors and brake calipers. I have M3 knuckles from a 95, but found out that I could not use the 328i brake components that I already had. I would need to buy M3 carriers, calipers, rotors, and pads to use those knuckles. I also don't have 17" wheels to fit over those calipers so that would cost even more to go that route. So I figure that the reason I am getting positive camber is because of the ti knuckles being used with everything else being 96+ M3 stuff. Do I have to use the M3 knuckles or can this be fixed by swapping the left and right offset top hats? I want this car to drive like my M3 does only better because it weighs less! I also figured that the 328i brake components should be adequate enough to provide the stopping power on the ti, a lighter car. This car will not be seeing any track days from me as I am an old fart, so I did not see the need to spend the money on the M3 brakes and wheels. Please correct me if I am wrong. The mega negative camber in the rear is a whole different issue that I suppose I will have to live with using the Z3M rear springs and shocks I bought from another forum member. He said his rear tire wear was not that bad of an issue. We shall soon see! In the meantime, what do I need to do to correct my front end? Thanks! Last edited by wodcutr; 06-28-2016 at 09:03 PM. |