DTM style trailing arm project.

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  • The Dark Side of Will
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    Now you just need new sway bar end link bushings

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  • cwlo
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    Really nice execution! Did you weigh them compared to stock?

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  • gnmzl
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    You just made a dream come true. Bravo

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  • silnc
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    Originally posted by R3VM3UP
    On a trailing arm suspension the wheel will move front to back in the wheel well a bit during normal suspension travel. I don't think that the adjuster at the outer point will make much of an impact on overall position, though I do see how putting it inboard would make it move slightly less. My guess is it was positions on the outer point for easy adjustment in the DTM car. Anyhow, this is looking awesome with the coilovers. Any details on the components you used to assemble those? Edit: looks like maybe just some Bilstein coilovers sleeves?
    Yeah they're Bilstein sleeves, I welded a perch on. Update. Everything fit up really nicely. First drive I noticed an immediate improvement over rear turn response, super snappy. Adjustment is a breeze. I string aligned the toe and used a digital level for the camber. Sitting at approximately -2 right now. Hopefully in the future we can find someone with an alignment rack to help us really dial it in. I'll try and get more pictures soon. So far so good, really love how these turned out. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

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  • R3VM3UP
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    Originally posted by The Dark Side of Will
    It moves less when adjusted at the inner.
    BMW themselves put the toe adjusters at the inner pivots on the E34 M5.
    On a trailing arm suspension the wheel will move front to back in the wheel well a bit during normal suspension travel. I don't think that the adjuster at the outer point will make much of an impact on overall position, though I do see how putting it inboard would make it move slightly less. My guess is it was positions on the outer point for easy adjustment in the DTM car.

    Anyhow, this is looking awesome with the coilovers. Any details on the components you used to assemble those?

    Edit: looks like maybe just some Bilstein coilovers sleeves?
    Last edited by R3VM3UP; 12-18-2019, 12:34 PM.

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  • silnc
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    Started on the install this morning, hopefully be done by the end of the day. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

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  • silnc
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    Made coilovers out of some bilsteins since they're nice and skinny... Just need to paint these arms and install for testing. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

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  • The Dark Side of Will
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    It moves less when adjusted at the inner.
    BMW themselves put the toe adjusters at the inner pivots on the E34 M5.

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  • AndrewBird
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    Originally posted by The Dark Side of Will

    Keep in mind that with the toe adjustment at the outer, the wheel moves forward and back in the wheel house as the toe is adjusted.
    The same movement happens if you are adjusting from the inside as well.

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  • hasa
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    Double rose joint solution for each side would work better. Nice fabrication!

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  • The Dark Side of Will
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    Originally posted by silnc
    It's IRP Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
    Ahh, found it. Thanks!



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  • The Dark Side of Will
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    Originally posted by R3VM3UP

    I see that now, makes sense. This seems like a great option. I may give it a shot over the winter. It looks like the heim joints should be easily replaceable too.
    Keep in mind that with the toe adjustment at the outer, the wheel moves forward and back in the wheel house as the toe is adjusted.

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  • pazi88
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    Related to this topic, Magnus Racing Team will have DTM adjustment kits for sale: https://www.facebook.com/pg/magnusra...=page_internal

    No affiliation. Just saying if there is someone interested of those.

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  • R3VM3UP
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    Originally posted by silnc
    Both the camber and toe adjustments are made on the outer.
    I see that now, makes sense. This seems like a great option. I may give it a shot over the winter. It looks like the heim joints should be easily replaceable too.

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  • silnc
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    Originally posted by The Dark Side of Will
    Did you make the bung adjuster yourself or source it?
    It's IRP Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk

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