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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Like ImSort0fABigDeal said, negative camber is set by BMW for improved handling. If you lower your car... you will need a camber kit to fix the camber in the front, as there is no adjustment for camber in the front. The rears are no problem. I've attached the printout of my alignment specs when I got it done. Hope it helps.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='599101' date='Jun 9 2008, 01:49 PM
sorry you cannot rotate with a staggered setup.
yes you can, you actually have to unmount the tires and re-mount it on the other side. so left goes to right and right goes to left. so what was on the inside is now on the outside and vice-versa. its cheaper than getting new tires, like around 60-80 bucks to do all four
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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The above statement is only true if they are directional tires. Unidirectional and asymmetrical tires are side specific and if installed in the wrong position, the tire will not perform its intended function. However, no damage or premature wear to the tires will result.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='600043' date='Jun 10 2008, 04:21 PM
The above statement is only true if they are directional tires. Unidirectional and asymmetrical tires are side specific and if installed in the wrong position, the tire will not perform its intended function. However, no damage or premature wear to the tires will result.
KnightCom is correct
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='599933' date='Jun 10 2008, 04:48 PM
Like ImSort0fABigDeal said, negative camber is set by BMW for improved handling. If you lower your car... you will need a camber kit to fix the camber in the front, as there is no adjustment for camber in the front. The rears are no problem. I've attached the printout of my alignment specs when I got it done. Hope it helps.
Attachment 52261
thanks for the sheet ill compare it to mine and make sure everything is correct
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