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Though it was raining today, it eased off, and after having my mood lifted after my E46 flew through its mot, I thought may as well have a look at fitting the rear springs.
![]() Removing the ARB mount bolt made it an easy job, as the springs literally popped out. ![]() ![]() Springs look a similar size. ![]() ![]() ![]() The arms were cleaned of and tidying up under the arches and rest of subframe was addressed whilst car was up in the air. ![]() Rubbers cleaned up. ![]() Arms looking a bit more presentable. ![]() New spring ready to go home. ![]() Installed and arch cleaned up.
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1999 Z3M Coupe S50 / 2001 E46 M3 Coupe Last edited by jonnysideways; 28-11-2020 at 11:05 PM. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In and settled. New measurements are as follows Rear: Floor to edge of arch lip (after a quick drive) 64.4CM Top of alloy to edge of arch lip 11 CM So far front is 64.2CM/10.9CM to the same measurements.
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Looks much better than stock
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Cheers, I think they look better when the gap is tighter around the wheel.
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Thank you black Friday, overpriced spoiler wipers 45% off, so treated the old girl and the M3.
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1999 Z3M Coupe S50 / 2001 E46 M3 Coupe Last edited by jonnysideways; 14-12-2020 at 12:32 PM. |
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One week in and the rear of the car has settled about 1mm more into the standard 7.5mm spring pads. The gap between the wheel rim and highest point of the rear wheel arch is 10.9 cm and the car sits at 63.9 cm so going in the right direction.
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Though happy with the new lower height I was curious to see what a difference the 5mm 33531136385 spring pads would make.
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1999 Z3M Coupe S50 / 2001 E46 M3 Coupe Last edited by jonnysideways; 08-12-2020 at 04:22 PM. |
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The car did not settle any longer on the 5mm spring pads, after 1 week of sitting and 50 miles of hard-driving, so popped the 7.5mm ones back on, and after a day, back to 10.9 cm wheel rim to the rear arch and the car sits at 63.9 cm. At least I know now...
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Final job of the year???
Wash and dry ![]() and covered up. ![]()
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