Why do BMWS have negative camber?
Negative camber means the wheels on the car are canted in at the top. Under hard-cornering load, the tire presents a flatter, more uniform contact patch and better cornering grip. BMW does not like drivers to adjust the suspension beyond very mild parameters on their sports cars.
Can you adjust camber on stock suspension?
Yes you can adjust camber with the camber bolts on the front suspension. You’re limited as to the amount but it can be done. I would recommend taking it to a shop for a proper alignment. And you are also correct that there is no way to adjust the rear camber on the stock suspension.
Why are BMW engines slanted?
However, BMW has been doing the slant motor, as well as Nissan and Honda with the S2K loooong before that standard came into existence. its for 2 reasons, lower hood line for better packaging and aerodynamics, and slightly lower center of gravity.
Why does my car look slanted?
A car that is leaning to one side is almost always experiencing an issue with the shocks, springs, struts, chassis, or suspension. These are all critical parts of the vehicle, and should not be dismissed. Continuing to drive a vehicle that is leaning to one side or the other can do further damage to these components.
Does adjusting camber affect caster?
The greater the amount of positive caster, the more self-centering and responsive the vehicle will be. Also, increasing positive caster will have the effect of increasing negative camber on the outside front wheel of the vehicle in a turn.
How do I adjust the camber on my car?
Camber can be adjusted ±0.5º by moving the upper strut mount in slots cut in the strut tower. If you cannot get the camber into spec with this adjustment, start looking at the ride height, bushings and cradle. Other more radical camber adjustment kits are available that can change the camber by -3.5º, but these are for track day cars.
Where do you measure the front suspension on a BMW E46?
The measurement is taken between lip of the wheel well and the bottom of the rim. The specifications vary between coupes, sedans and suspensions packages. The number one component to fail on the BMW E46 front suspension is the rear control arm bushing. The bushing is attached to the uni-body directly next to the driver and passenger foot wells.
Does the front camber affect tire wear?
Camber does not affect tire wear, toe does Front toe out +.05 may help with the inherent lazy center feel and quicker turn in for E46 M3 at a cost of additional tire wear. Type of Driving Front Camber (Degrees)
How do I adjust the toe and camber of the bushing?
The bushing is attached to the uni-body directly next to the driver and passenger foot wells. When this bushing gets soft, it will change the toe, camber and caster. This will result in inside edge tire wear. Camber can be adjusted ±0.5º by moving the upper strut mount in slots cut in the strut tower.
