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      10-23-2017, 11:34 AM   #1
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Geometry setup wanted

On my 325d, I have already replaced the dampers with B4S and springs with Eibach pro which have lowered it marginally. I have arch scraping issues on undulations due to aftermarket wheels but I am getting the M3 control arms and tension struts fitted along with new steering arms in the next day or so which will give more camber on the front and as I understand more can be dialled into the rear as standard.

As the car will probably be undriveable I will need alignment sorting but I'll be taking it to somewhere local who won't necessarily know E90's so I'm thinking it may be easier if I guide them on geometry settings. What would be an appropriate setup to suggest for road use?

Am I right in saying the only adjustable geometry on an E90 is front toe and rear toe and camber?
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After alignment the car slowly veers to the right. Could this be due to the difference in front camber?
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      11-02-2017, 05:29 PM   #3
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Front camber is marginally adjustable if you have removed the pins - looking at your numbers it looks like this has already been done..

Check you strut top mount there are 3 bolts and a factory pin, it probably been removed already.. Camber is adjusted by slacking the 3 bolts that hold the strut mount.
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It all looks a little sloppy, it easy to get it spot on..

Are you wheels dished or flat faced?
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Front toe
Front camber (pins removed from strut mount)

Rear Toe
Rear Camber
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      11-09-2017, 12:35 PM   #6
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It all looks a little sloppy, it easy to get it spot on..

Are you wheels dished or flat faced?
Yes they are slightly dished
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