Does anyone have the alignment spec sheet for Ground Control Coilovers -

cragg56 · 11-24-2007, 02:02 PM

I need the alignment specs for ground control coilovers on an e36 m3

I am also looking for a place to get an alignment near crystal lake, il

**Reboot** · 11-28-2007, 10:19 AM

Go to NTB next to Spring Hill mall. Call them up and see when Mike Nowicki is working (store manager). Tell him you're part of Euroteknik.com and you'll probably get 50% off their alignment prices.

ZoHeB318 · 11-28-2007, 11:48 AM

Right Front:
Camber: -2.3
Toe: 0.05
Caster: 7.9

Left Front:
Camber: -2.3
Toe: 0.05
Caster: 7.9

Right Rear:
Camber: -1.8
Toe: 0.25

Left Rear:
Camber: -1.8
Toe: 0.25

cragg56 · 11-28-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoHeB318

Right Front:
Camber: -2.3
Toe: 0.05
Caster: 7.9

Left Front:
Camber: -2.3
Toe: 0.05
Caster: 7.9

Right Rear:
Camber: -1.8
Toe: 0.25

Left Rear:
Camber: -1.8
Toe: 0.25

Yea I got those off bimmerforums too.

Arnel · 11-28-2007, 01:59 PM

those camber and toe settings are real close to what I run, and have found it to be a good balance between performance and wear on the street. I used the poor man's shim method.

cragg56 · 11-28-2007, 11:48 PM

What caster are you running?

Arnel · 11-28-2007, 11:58 PM

I don't remember. Again, I used shims and don't have camber plates, thus my caster is non adjustable. I am not running offset LCAB's, so caster should be near OEM spec.

cragg56 · 11-29-2007, 12:16 AM

Do offset CAB change caster? I would think it would affect camber. I could be wrong though. I am just going off what I am picturing in my mind right now.

Arnel · 11-29-2007, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Do offset CAB change caster?

yes.

Quote:

I would think it would affect camber. I could be wrong though.

Static camber no, but once you turn the wheel, I believe so.

ZoHeB318 · 11-29-2007, 02:22 AM

No they only affect caster. I'm not sure with the OBD2 non-m cars, but with the OBD2 M3s you cannot run the offset LCABs. They add too much caster because the OBD2 control arms are designed for more caster than OBD1s.

The GC spec sheet is more for a track oriented car and the numbers I posted are more suited for a daily driven car where tire wear is important. I'm also a little confused why you posted a thread if you already have the alignment specs

cragg56 · 11-29-2007, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoHeB318

No they only affect caster. I'm not sure with the OBD2 non-m cars, but with the OBD2 M3s you cannot run the offset LCABs. They add too much caster because the OBD2 control arms are designed for more caster than OBD1s.

The GC spec sheet is more for a track oriented car and the numbers I posted are more suited for a daily driven car where tire wear is important. I'm also a little confused why you posted a thread if you already have the alignment specs

The caster setup on the front just didnt make sense. I have my camber/caster plates maxed out and I could only achieve 5.75 degrees of caster, but bmw specs call for something more like 3.

Also I posted this thread before I was going to get my alignment, but I stumbled upon the bimmerforums thread a few mins later and based my alignment on that.

ZoHeB318 · 11-29-2007, 10:24 AM

Did you get the specially kicked out struts from GC? If so, you need to swap your strut hats (L to R and R to L) to get more caster and a little more camber to run a wider wheel up front.

cragg56 · 11-29-2007, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoHeB318

Did you get the specially kicked out struts from GC? If so, you need to swap your strut hats (L to R and R to L) to get more caster and a little more camber to run a wider wheel up front.

I have ground control hydrid camber and caster plates and 5.75 was maxed out on plates

11-24-2007, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-28-2007, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
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11-28-2007, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
cragg56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Braidwood, IL Posts: 1,113 Car: 95' 2.8l	What caster are you running? __________________ AA \| Koni \| Tein \| Rogue \| B&B \| TMS \| Depo \| Predator \| Prolumen \| Rieger \| ADR \|

11-28-2007, 11:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Arnel ETK's Mortgage Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Carol Stream & Kenosha Posts: 3,161 Car: 88 Hurricane, 91 F2, 93 ZX7, 00 Ducati 996, 93 325is, 99 A4, 01 330i sport, 97 M3 TTS2	I don't remember. Again, I used shims and don't have camber plates, thus my caster is non adjustable. I am not running offset LCAB's, so caster should be near OEM spec. __________________ 97 M3 TT Turbo Stg2 (Thanks JT/Jim/Tom/Calvin/Luke), FX-R Retrofit, LTWFW, Z3 rack, Dynaudio "Eurotek's official Mortgage Professional" Purchase, Refi, Consolidation, Arbitrage Arnel Castillo 630-440-6646

11-29-2007, 12:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
cragg56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Braidwood, IL Posts: 1,113 Car: 95' 2.8l	Do offset CAB change caster? I would think it would affect camber. I could be wrong though. I am just going off what I am picturing in my mind right now. __________________ AA \| Koni \| Tein \| Rogue \| B&B \| TMS \| Depo \| Predator \| Prolumen \| Rieger \| ADR \|

11-29-2007, 02:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZoHeB318 non-emo x-dressing brick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palatine Posts: 14,937 Car: Current: 1999 BMW M3 - Alpine White with AA TS Past: 1998 BMW M3 - Faded Estoril w/ M-Technic int Images: 4	No they only affect caster. I'm not sure with the OBD2 non-m cars, but with the OBD2 M3s you cannot run the offset LCABs. They add too much caster because the OBD2 control arms are designed for more caster than OBD1s. The GC spec sheet is more for a track oriented car and the numbers I posted are more suited for a daily driven car where tire wear is important. I'm also a little confused why you posted a thread if you already have the alignment specs __________________ 1999 Alpine White/Dove - Stock RIP 1998 Estoril M3 - the one and only faded paint cone pooper

11-29-2007, 10:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
ZoHeB318 non-emo x-dressing brick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Palatine Posts: 14,937 Car: Current: 1999 BMW M3 - Alpine White with AA TS Past: 1998 BMW M3 - Faded Estoril w/ M-Technic int Images: 4	Did you get the specially kicked out struts from GC? If so, you need to swap your strut hats (L to R and R to L) to get more caster and a little more camber to run a wider wheel up front. __________________ 1999 Alpine White/Dove - Stock RIP 1998 Estoril M3 - the one and only faded paint cone pooper

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