Rear suspension settings

[Bob Farrell]

My 1999 2.8 Z3 had been badly lowered and I have raised it back to standard ride height. Does anyone know what the "real" rear camber figure should be. I know it is not adjustable but would like to know what it should be as there still looks to be too much camber - Thanks, Bob

 

[Poprin]

Hi Bob, I don't know the figures but I've just had my rear shocks and top mounts replaced and my standard springs refitted as the previous owner fitted a spurious set of lowering springs that totally wrecked my rear suspension.

The rear wheels have a visually noticeable camber as standard.

Just need to sort the front end out now...

 

[Lee]

None what so ever. The rear of the Z3 is fixed by its bushes etc. If you have too much camber the beam bushes have likely collapsed. Get a ruler on the wheel and a spirit level. I think it says what is and is not acceptable in the Bentley manual.

Lee

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too

 

[Bob Farrell]

None what so ever. The rear of the Z3 is fixed by its bushes etc. If you have too much camber the beam bushes have likely collapsed. Get a ruler on the wheel and a spirit level. I think it says what is and is not acceptable in the Bentley manual.

Lee

Hi Lee - Thanks for that. I know about the non adjustment etc. but what I am trying to find is what the measured figure SHOULD BE. I have the gear to measure it but getting the actual, correct setting seems to be about as difficult as trying to get a formula to turn lead in to gold.

 

[mwpe]

According to the Bentley manual, the camber for 6 cylinder cars should be -2 degrees 20 minutes plus or minus 30 minutes for standard suspension and -2, 50 plus or minus 30 for sport suspension.

 

[Lee]

@mwpe you beat me too it.

Find your info here if your setting it up yourself.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42980&highlight=eccentric

Lee

 

[Bob Farrell]

According to the Bentley manual, the camber for 6 cylinder cars should be -2 degrees 20 minutes plus or minus 30 minutes for standard suspension and -2, 50 plus or minus 30 for sport suspension.

Thanks for that. Much appreciated. Tell me - What is the "Bentley Manual" which keeps being mentioned ? Here in the Colonies I've not seen it or heard of it - Cheers.

 

[hard top]

Tell me - What is the "Bentley Manual" which keeps being mentioned ?

Here you go....http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Z3-Service-Manual-1996/dp/0837616174

You could try this PDF down load, don't know if it will work, have not tried it myself..
http://www.bimmerwerkz.com/forum/3-series-e36/bmw-e36-bentley-service-manual-pdf-67601.html

 

[mwpe]

That seems to be the E36 but not the E36/7 which is the Z, some of it will be relevant but no specific Z stuff.

The Bentley manual is quite pricey but is quite comprehensive, much better than the Haynes manual which I find to be about as much use as a chocolate fireguard. The only thing to watch is that it is American and therefore all the specifications are for the American models and the language is American.

 

[Bob Farrell]

Hi Lee - Thanks for that. I know about the non adjustment etc. but what I am trying to find is what the measured figure SHOULD BE. I have the gear to measure it but getting the actual, correct setting seems to be about as difficult as trying to get a formula to turn lead in to gold.

Hi again Lee - There shouldn't be a problem with the Bentley file size at 220mb however the easiest way I have found to send big files is on Skype. Worth a try if you use it. Cheers, Bob

 

[Lee]

@Bob Farrell Lets try it over Skype. PM me your username.

 

[Bob Farrell]

@Bob Farrell Lets try it over Skype. PM me your username.

Hi Lee - Sorry o mess you about however I've been informed that the best way is to send it to my gmail address : **** - that apparently is better than Skype. - You will have to log in to my Google account with **** and upload to my Google 'Cloud' storage and I download from there. Hope that makes sense. - Cheers, Bob

 

[Antm72]

Bob you didn't just post your email and password on a public forum did you ?
May need modding @GazHyde @hard top ???

 

[hard top]

Done.

 

[Bob Farrell]

Bob you didn't just post your email and password on a public forum did you ?
May need modding @GazHyde @hard top ???

Hi - No, I appreciate that but it's only a temporary setup for a file swap. Thanks for the concern. - Cheers, Bob

 

[Dino D]

Google drive is indeed an excellent way to share files but you don't need to give anybody your password.
They can simply do it via their google account like this:
https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2494822?hl=en

If they don't have or wish to have a google account then dropbox is another popular storage/fileshare system that give free storage.
Microsofts Onedrive is another good one. There are of course many others and very handy to have.

These storage/fileshare systems are good as you can easily give out a link in future without uploading the file each time. You can also control the access by password.

If you want a statightforward file share only (i.e. No long term storage) then 'wetransfer' is a good free service https://www.wetransfer.com
Don't bother with the mobile app. Just use the website- it's imply uploads your file and then send an email with a link to the other person- the link expires in 7 days (or so can't remember for sure). The other person then just downloads it to their machine.

 

[Bob Farrell]

Google drive is indeed an excellent way to share files but you don't need to give anybody your password.
They can simply do it via their google account like this:
https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2494822?hl=en

If they don't have or wish to have a google account then dropbox is another popular storage/fileshare system that give free storage.
Microsofts Onedrive is another good one. There are of course many others and very handy to have.

These storage/fileshare systems are good as you can easily give out a link in future without uploading the file each time. You can also control the access by password.

If you want a statightforward file share only (i.e. No long term storage) then 'wetransfer' is a good free service https://www.wetransfer.com
Don't bother with the mobile app. Just use the website- it's imply uploads your file and then send an email with a link to the other person- the link expires in 7 days (or so can't remember for sure). The other person then just downloads it to their machine.

Thanks Dino - Something new learned every day - Bob