E36 B3 3.2 Touring suspension.
E36 B3 3.2 Touring suspension.
A couple of months ago we had new springs and dampers fitted all round. Done about 500 miles since. But checking the car today I noticed the rear N/S sits one and a half inches higher than the rear O/S.
Has anybody any ideas/suggestions what the cause of this may be? It certainly does not look normal.
Has anybody any ideas/suggestions what the cause of this may be? It certainly does not look normal.
1997 E36 Alpina B3 3.2 Touring. No.66
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
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Yes our roads are bad as well. But we know where the holes are and drive accordingly. Plus in just 500 miles I know we have not hit any big holes.
Hopefully it will go on the ramp at the end of the week for a full inspection.
Hopefully it will go on the ramp at the end of the week for a full inspection.
1997 E36 Alpina B3 3.2 Touring. No.66
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
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Alpina springs with Bilstein B6/B8 dampers. The car feels spot on now. Just got to get this ride height issue sorted. Getting it up on the ramp Monday.L8 ALPINA wrote:Hi, Did you go with the Alpina Eibach set up with Bilstein or other ...
1997 E36 Alpina B3 3.2 Touring. No.66
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
Our indi guy has the car at the moment and will be putting it up on the ramp for inspection on Monday. He just called me and said that after measuring the difference he has come up with 3/4" and not the 1.5" that I reported. He went on to say that he has checked the mileage since he fitted the new suspension and it works out at 408 miles.
Although he is still going to check it over on Monday, he feels that we have not covered enough miles yet to allow the new set-up to settle fully.
My question is. How many miles would you say the car should cover before full settlement is achieved?
I still think he has got the measurements wrong and will be going there Monday with my tape measure
Although he is still going to check it over on Monday, he feels that we have not covered enough miles yet to allow the new set-up to settle fully.
My question is. How many miles would you say the car should cover before full settlement is achieved?
I still think he has got the measurements wrong and will be going there Monday with my tape measure
1997 E36 Alpina B3 3.2 Touring. No.66
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
I think it will take longer than 100 miles to settle. We have decided to leave it for about 1k and see how it sits then. A full inspection has confirmed nothing is wrong underneath. So we are happy to wait and see. Currently she is sitting 3/4" higher on the n/s rear. That said we are more than happy with the way the car rides now.L8 ALPINA wrote:Would imagine settlement of the car would have happened within 100 miles
Just doing the same job on my coupe at the moment, get him to check the pads that the springs sit in because you can get various types. But shouldn't cause a vast change like you have mentioned
1997 E36 Alpina B3 3.2 Touring. No.66
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
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Good idea Now the fine weather is with us we have a few trips planned. Will give that a try.greenelekta wrote:Have you tried doing a few miles with weight in the back? Might help
1997 E36 Alpina B3 3.2 Touring. No.66
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)
1998 E36 1.8 Touring
1989 E30 M3.
2004 E60 530D
2004 Vauxhall Signum (for the shopping)
2002 E39 M5 (Sold)