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      09-23-2021, 06:43 PM   #23
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Here's my final alignment after MSS HAS we're installed and settled.
Nice. How low did you go with the MSS? I found the rear MSS springs a little soft for track on my M2C. I can't wait to see your review on track.
The front is as low as possible and I think the rear dropped around 15mm.
Overall, it's a moderate drop which is what I wanted. It looks much better than stock and I have no risk of rubbing under max compression at the track.

My first track day with the MSS HAS and new alignment will be next weekend!
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Here's my final alignment after MSS HAS we're installed and settled.
Nice. How low did you go with the MSS? I found the rear MSS springs a little soft for track on my M2C. I can't wait to see your review on track.
The front is as low as possible and I think the rear dropped around 15mm.
Overall, it's a moderate drop which is what I wanted. It looks much better than stock and I have no risk of rubbing under max compression at the track.

My first track day with the MSS HAS and new alignment will be next weekend!
Take Tire temps!
Let me know how it handles.
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Anyone as an alignment done on a Xdrive model ? Really curious since lower control arms have different part numbers between RWD and AWD..
What he said.

I'm also curious to see if there is any deviation from RWD alignment specs.
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So what alignment settings would you recommend on stock suspension for a daily driver that goes to the track 1 weekend per month?
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So what alignment settings would you recommend on stock suspension for a daily driver that goes to the track 1 weekend per month?
You can drive around on -3.2 degree camber up front and zero toe with limited issues aside from tramlining and -2. Camber with slight toe in in rear.

Drove around like this for a while.
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These are my Before (1) and After (2) alignment results. (2) is a track alignment for the tracks where I do the majority of my driving. This shop is specifically track oriented, and he was shocked at the front camber delivered by BMW. Since front camber is fixed, there is nothing to be done about it other than camber plates or major front end surgery. Surgery still wouldn't result in ideal camber, so since the car handles beautifully through the turns as is, I have opted to wait for the camber plates.

Anyway, the takeaway here is that if you are going to drive your G80/82 on a track regularly you really should get a proper track alignment, and camber plates STAT.
Any idea of why there's a big delta between your left and right fronts? I know it is not adjustable but shouldn't it be closer delta? I am experiencing the same thing at the moment
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Are there any camber pins or camber correction pins on the top hats (like they did on the E9X, when removed, allowed the struts to move in some and gain camber) on our chassis?

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You can drive around on -3.2 degree camber up front and zero toe with limited issues aside from tramlining and -2. Camber with slight toe in in rear.

Drove around like this for a while.
I have driven with -3.1 and 0 toe up front, and -2.0 and 1/16 toe rear for a year now ever since installing the MP HAS, and I have never experienced any tramlining regardless of surface conditions. ?? The steering has always been crisp and precise. And as a side benefit, the front tire wear has remained perfect. Absolutely equal across the face of the tires, and with no roll over inside or out.
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Are there any camber pins or camber correction pins on the top hats (like they did on the E9X, when removed, allowed the struts to move in some and gain camber) on our chassis?

TIA!

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No, not pins. You can replace the hubs with the CSL version to get more “OEM” camber.
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I have driven with -3.1 and 0 toe up front, and -2.0 and 1/16 toe rear for a year now ever since installing the MP HAS, and I have never experienced any tramlining regardless of surface conditions. ?? The steering has always been crisp and precise. And as a side benefit, the front tire wear has remained perfect. Absolutely equal across the face of the tires, and with no roll over inside or out.
I second this. I actually had a lot of tramlining with front -3 camber and significant toe in like 1/8, which ended up cording the inner front tires. Now I stick with 0 toe.
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