How I almost killed myself with my E30's E-Brake

[xLibelle]

has nothing to do with parking brake and teh trailing arm. its the geometric angle and settled compression of the shock. when you lift the car, because technically both front and rear are swing arms, the wheel base is slimmed. drop the car and the tires grab the ground, limiting the geometry from reaching its settled position. as you roll the car (or as tires slip outward) the cars height will come back to the settled position.

I guess youre comparing this to a straight axle american car. ive never owned or worked on such antiquated design so that thought excaped me.

[Emre]

We just sat in the bed for the rest of the day, and she would not let go. I wasn't letting go either.

Homo


(j/k ... glad you're ok.)

[Beach Bum]

Homo


(j/k ... glad you're ok.)

To be absolutely truthful, the first thing we did when we got back in the house wasn't cuddling...

I guess youre comparing this to a straight axle american car. ive never owned or worked on such antiquated design so that thought excaped me.

Twas actually comparing it to my old E36...

[Optimator]

To be absolutely truthful, the first thing we did when we got back in the house wasn't cuddling...

Yeah. The first thing I'd do would be to scrub off my hands with some orange-scented Gojo.

[SamE30e]

Don't be so hard on yourself. When Mom comes out to the garage to tell you that it's time for dinner, she'd probably find your smooshed body underneath your car. After shedding a tear or two, emotionally she'd move on, because she loves your brother more.

Listen Ovulator... You're right.. Wait no you're not, I'm not dumb enough to climb under my car without it supported.

[Knockenwelle]

Most cars with rear suspension other than leaf springs or A-arms (any sort of pivoting trailing arm) will do this. Also beware that setting this type of rear suspension back on the ground with the E-brake set will push the car forward. This is not good if the front is still on stands. Be careful.

J A C K S T A N D S.

[Beach Bum]

Yeah. The first thing I'd do would be to scrub off my hands with some orange-scented Gojo.

Yeah, we'll go with that. If I told you what we really did you'd all not stop at demanding pictures...

That Orange Gojo is a sight better than the regular stuff.

[hugh jass]

To be absolutely truthful, the first thing we did when we got back in the house wasn't cuddling...



Twas actually comparing it to my old E36...

how was the near death experience sex? better than makeup sex?

[Optimator]

If I told you what we really did you'd all not stop at demanding pictures...

Er, you both shared a footlong Hebrew National frankfurter with sauerkraut on top, starting at opposite ends of the bun, until your lips were twain, Lady and the Tramp-style?

[88e30is]

Ok lets have some pictures before this gets any worse.

Really....its for your own good.

[Fel]

This is why I never get under my car without it being properly supported by jack stands. Ever.

Glad you're alive though. Congrats on not dying.

[Atreus]

damn.....


next time ;)

lol.

[MPD47]

Under your car without jackstands.

WIN!

[Axxe]

Serious bat.

[TexasTerp]

Er, you both shared a footlong Hebrew National frankfurter with sauerkraut on top, starting at opposite ends of the bun, until your lips were twain, Lady and the Tramp-style?

frankfurter.....

I'm glad to hear you're ok, I've noticed this issue before but didn't pay too much attention, now I know!