01-02-2011, 11:59 AM
So this morning I decide to go into TWT to do an alignment check seeing as I'm going down to langebaan for the weekend....So the techie tells me the it kinda perfect except the left camber/caster cant remember is out and is negative which means my wheel is leaning inwards at the top....and he cant set it as its already set to maximum.....and that I need to go to BMW to rectify. So my question what the hell they talking about and last time on my opel they used a bar and some kind of pump and wala it was straight again. Where can I take the car in Cape Town ofcourse to have this sorted?
E46 Wheel Alignment Specs
Current:
2002 320i Individiual
1997 Opel Kadett 180is
1993 Honda VFR400 NC30
Ex:
1992 Opel Kadett 1.6 GSE
1990 318i E30 2 door
19something AlfaSud -
2002 320i Individiual
1997 Opel Kadett 180is
1993 Honda VFR400 NC30
Ex:
1992 Opel Kadett 1.6 GSE
1990 318i E30 2 door
19something AlfaSud -
Bmw E46 Wheel Offset
- Wheel alignment on any BMW vehicle requires an understanding of the BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System (KDS), which is an advanced system that maintains the BMW standards of handling, speed, precision and performance. The specifications required for proper wheel alignment have much to do with the camber and caster measurements, along with the toe.
- The E46 is a favorite among many for its performance potential and traditional BMW looks. The E46 has relatively high offsets from the factory, and we've produced a variety of fitments which can be used for nearly any purpose. Available Wheel Designs (click images to enlarge) All APEX wheel designs are available for this chassis.
E46 Wheel Spacers
I spaced out fitting the new wheels & alignment by a week or so to make absolutely sure that I was happy with how the car was sitting. I knew the alignment would be a quite badly off, but -9 rear toe on one side! That’s impressive! The man himself working his magic. Always highly recommend The Wheel Alignment Specialist in Southampton. The rear wheels should be set from the factory for a slight negative camber (about -1 to -2 degrees), as the trailing arms tend to bend slightly outward as the car accelerates under power. Since one-half of the wheel is mounted firmly on the ground, the top of the wheel has a tendency to twist outward.