» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | OMG!OMG! Today 08:53 AM Today 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 143 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 1,479 Views | | | | | | 08-01-2006, 11:26 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brunei Posts: 9 | Lowered Spring- Lower on the right side Is it normal that the right side is lower than the left side (front and rear)?? Been using these lowered spring for quite sometimes now,Been like this since i first install it,i did switch the spring from the left to the right and still its lower on the right side by a few mm.....Or is it because my car is a right hand drive | | | 08-01-2006, 12:51 PM | #2 | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 | from what i was told the car naturally sits that way, something about when the driver sits in the car it levels itself out. i still havent gotten definite answer on the question, but if its that way wouldnt having a passenger in the car with a driver make the car drop on that side again ? __________________ Specs: M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | 08-01-2006, 12:59 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brunei Posts: 9 | 1uvakind, My car ia a right hand drive,it drop on the driver side...It level out with a passenger and not level with or without driver,Your car on lowered spring,is your car level?? From what i see almost all E36 here in my country is not level (lower on right side). | | | 08-01-2006, 01:25 PM | #4 | Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: FT LUADERDALE, FL Posts: 91 | yeah i have bilstien shocks and hr springs there the sport model dropped the car about 1 1/4 inch, and my car does sit lower on the right. the funny thing is i only noticed it after i put the new shocks and springs on but again from what i was told its normal __________________ Specs: M-Technic Front/Rear, M3 Side Skirts & Mirrors, MS Roof Wing, Euro Tail Lights, Projector Signals, ADR M Sport 18x8.5, H&R Sport Springs, Bilstien Sport Shocks, E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts, M Roadster Rear Shock Mount Plates, Momo Shift Knob, Bavauto 8mm Perf Wires, K&N Cone Filter, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, Cross Drilled Rotors, 20 Piece Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, NR White Guage Face, X-Brace, BMP Strut Tower Brace, UUC stage 2 flywheel, and SS clutch line | | | 08-01-2006, 01:29 PM | #5 | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brunei Posts: 9 | Thank 1uvakind | | | 08-02-2006, 08:52 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 127 | its due to the gas tank and the extra added weight on rear right | | | 08-03-2006, 07:22 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 218 | Quote: Originally Posted by Adog2107 its due to the gas tank and the extra added weight on rear right | ?? When I had to replace my fuel level sensors the gas tank seemed to be pretty much centered under the back seat... | | | 08-03-2006, 08:09 PM | #8 | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 | Quote: Originally Posted by Etienne ?? When I had to replace my fuel level sensors the gas tank seemed to be pretty much centered under the back seat... | I agree, everything appears to be pretty symetrical under the car. It takes quite a bit of weight to lower the car an extra .5-1" I'm pretty sure it's this way by design. __________________ '99 Dinan M3 | | | 08-08-2007, 04:01 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 307 | I have Bilstien Sports and H&R Race springs, and my rear seems to sit equal to both sides. However the right front is lower about 3/4 of an inch that the left. Sitting in the drivers seat doesn't seem to level it out. Only noticed when I put on incorrect wheel and tire combo. My right front rubs more than the left front. If anybody has contacted H&R or Bilstien regarding this problem, or has further input, that would be very nice! Thanks | | | 08-08-2007, 04:22 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: G-dale, California Posts: 1,698 | I'm not sure but im going to take a guess but because the muffler system runs closer to the driver side, that side is designed a little higher for more clearance? __________________ Live Everyday As If Its Your Last A friend is someone who is willing to step into a flame to save you........aka a 318ti | | | 08-08-2007, 08:54 AM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 307 | This is really bugging me now, I keep looking at my car, and comparing the two sides. Hope to find out if this is a flaw with either bilstien or h&r or both. | | | 08-08-2007, 08:22 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 | Wondering if my camber is going to become a tire wear issue bugs me more. I can definitely see the rear tires tilting in a little bit (Negative camb). __________________ BMWCCA #403399 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed Loaded 2001 325xi, Winter Package, 5-Speed Traded 1998 318ti, Active, Automatic, TOTAL LOSS R.I.P. 10/20/08 Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | 09-04-2007, 07:36 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 234 | so i had this issue for a few years. a couple of months ago my E-Brake became loose and i needed to adjust it. to make things easy, i took off the wheels, calipers, and rotors to adjust the brakes in order to see if the shoes were expanding or contracting (you can do it by just jacking up the car buuuuut i didnt know which way to rotate the gear so i did it the other way). after i adjusted the ebrake, the ride height magically became symmetrical. seems like the passenger side EBrake was making contact with the drum before the left and thats why the driver's side was higher. y'all should give this a go. __________________ | | | 10-27-2007, 12:35 AM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 307 | Quote: Originally Posted by JedzE36/5 so i had this issue for a few years. a couple of months ago my E-Brake became loose and i needed to adjust it. to make things easy, i took off the wheels, calipers, and rotors to adjust the brakes in order to see if the shoes were expanding or contracting (you can do it by just jacking up the car buuuuut i didnt know which way to rotate the gear so i did it the other way). after i adjusted the ebrake, the ride height magically became symmetrical. seems like the passenger side EBrake was making contact with the drum before the left and thats why the driver's side was higher. y'all should give this a go. | Bingo, I haven't tried this yet, however it makes complete sense! I wanted to bump this for anybody else that may have this issue. I do know that it was far worse when I parked in my driveway. (driveway had slight grade change) Good luck fellas | | | 10-28-2007, 03:03 AM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rio de Janeiro - Brasil Posts: 133 | Pics of what i need to do? Tks! | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |