Stu_NZ
03-01-2006, 04:10
Hi all,
Let me explain situation last night my eye caught something amiss when looking at the right rear wheel arch area.
The tyre seemed to be more obscured by the top of the guard near the rear by the fuel flap area. (right hand drive). Investigating it further I discovered that when compared to the left rear wheel arch there was a definite difference in height.
I had just had a tow bar installed and checked that out first and realised it does'nt involve removing any components anywhere near the suspension.
I dropped in to my mechanic, a bloody top bloke too. He had seen this before and had several E36's in his workshop at the time. he measure the height from ground to wheel arch on each corner of my car and several others and discovered that two of the others had the same fault.
I should mention car handling is sweet and the suspension is motorsport equipped.
There is a difference in height of about 15mm right is lower than left side.
He is going to use me as a guinea pig and swap the springs around in a couple of weeks when it can be fitted in.
My real question is this: What would cause this and has anyone else noticed this fault?
I wonder if it is manufacturing defect? Car has travelled 750000kms and is 1996 323i 4 door model. Wheels are 16's ..
Cheers.
Stu
Let me explain situation last night my eye caught something amiss when looking at the right rear wheel arch area.
The tyre seemed to be more obscured by the top of the guard near the rear by the fuel flap area. (right hand drive). Investigating it further I discovered that when compared to the left rear wheel arch there was a definite difference in height.
I had just had a tow bar installed and checked that out first and realised it does'nt involve removing any components anywhere near the suspension.
I dropped in to my mechanic, a bloody top bloke too. He had seen this before and had several E36's in his workshop at the time. he measure the height from ground to wheel arch on each corner of my car and several others and discovered that two of the others had the same fault.
I should mention car handling is sweet and the suspension is motorsport equipped.
There is a difference in height of about 15mm right is lower than left side.
He is going to use me as a guinea pig and swap the springs around in a couple of weeks when it can be fitted in.
My real question is this: What would cause this and has anyone else noticed this fault?
I wonder if it is manufacturing defect? Car has travelled 750000kms and is 1996 323i 4 door model. Wheels are 16's ..
Cheers.
Stu