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  • SamE30e
    R3V Elite
    • Sep 2007
    • 4319

    #16
    My car leans to the driver side too. But that's because it is a piece of shit.
    1985 325e 2.8 Turbo VEMS

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    • Hallen
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Dec 2007
      • 1008

      #17
      If you measure from the bottom of the wheel rim instead of the floor, you will get a better idea of the differences. That removes the tire pressure from the equations.

      If you have shorter springs than stock, make sure the springs haven't twisted off of their mount points when the car was lifted. I know my car with the H&R race springs will do that when I lift the car. The spring pads will have an effect on this type of thing too. If yours are old and worn, then maybe getting new ones, or removing them all together would help.

      Also, make sure you bounce the car pretty hard on all 4 corners and roll it back and forth a few feet to make sure the shocks and struts haven't taken a set and that everything is leveled out right.
      1987 E30 325is
      1999 E46 323i
      RIP 1994 E32 740iL
      oo=[][]=oo

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      • E30Idea
        R3VLimited
        • Mar 2007
        • 2196

        #18
        Mine leans the same way. Its because we are fat.
        ** Lot's of M20 turbo parts for sale.**



        Turn key track car.

        http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=222066

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        • hispeedimports
          Wrencher
          • Aug 2008
          • 219

          #19
          mine also leans to the right on the rear, my right rear tire rubs sometimes,

          I just replaced all bushings for AKG, new H&R srpings, new spring pads, new shocks amd mounts,

          I don't know,
          dtireshop.com@verizon.net

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          • norcalE30
            E30 Modder
            • Dec 2008
            • 932

            #20
            i think youre just too fat, and youre e30 cant take it anymore.... its rejecting you


            lol kidding
            Originally posted by kronus
            pff, all of you are slow as hell anyway. Eta > all

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            • Desaevious
              No R3VLimiter
              • Aug 2007
              • 3810

              #21
              Originally posted by E30Idea
              Mine leans the same way. Its because we are fat.
              Pretty much. I don't think 180 is too fat but mine leans like a motherfucker...but I'm still running 19 year old suspension!

              SC*AR (Schwarz Army)
              No longer stock ride height, rolling as low as a daily driver in New England should without worrying about breaking an oil pan. :up:

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              • kamotors
                R3V OG
                • Nov 2007
                • 7102

                #22
                mine leans also, the passenger side is about .25" lower than the driver side. Maybe its because I weigh less than 140lbs and most of my passengers weigh more.


                7speedshop.com

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                • gazellebeigem3
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Jun 2005
                  • 3712

                  #23
                  stupid question but you didnt leave your hydraulics on did you?

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                  • DCColegrove
                    Banned
                    • Dec 2007
                    • 2748

                    #24
                    Aside from suspension the bodies will twist and bend.

                    Look at the top of your strut towers they should be "flat" and the studs straight and parallel with each other... Often you will see one or the other or both punched up.

                    Same thing in the rear but it is more dificult to inspect and diagnose twisting at the rear of the Monocoque.

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                    • Philo
                      Ich esse kleine Kinder
                      • Oct 2008
                      • 3334

                      #25
                      No longer Mr. Anderson? Did the matrix grow old?

                      Now I need a new sig!
                      -tim
                      Originally posted by Jordan
                      I like the stance
                      -Coining hip terms since 10/9/03

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                      • themitchster359
                        Mod Crazy
                        • Dec 2007
                        • 654

                        #26
                        my car leans a little on the front driver side as well. about .5in in the front, even in the back.

                        89 Alpine White e30 325i

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                        • Teaguer
                          R3V OG
                          • Sep 2004
                          • 6167

                          #27
                          Frame damage. All of you.

                          E30 M3 / E30 325is / E34 525iT / E34 535i

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                          • Desaevious
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • Aug 2007
                            • 3810

                            #28
                            Well after that post about the fat bitch whining about her KIA, I think this is because we're all FAT.

                            SC*AR (Schwarz Army)
                            No longer stock ride height, rolling as low as a daily driver in New England should without worrying about breaking an oil pan. :up:

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                            • a3ternus
                              Mod Crazy
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 643

                              #29
                              Originally posted by themitchster359
                              my car leans a little on the front driver side as well. about .5in in the front, even in the back.
                              I m always under the impression that even though I weigh at about 240pounds,
                              my car leans a bit towards the front right wheel.Could be just my impression though...
                              N.
                              Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                              Originally Posted by aaron_silva
                              It is always frustrating having a harsh ride when
                              you arent in the right mind set.

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                              • e30this
                                No R3VLimiter
                                • Dec 2007
                                • 3580

                                #30

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