Help with Suspension Overhaul

[danewilson77]

Yup....assuming amp = rear.

[derbo]

ouch. Looks like I got two parts to order on my list



Actually. I have GC Camber plates.

From the looks of it, the reinforcement plates would prevent some camber adjustment because of the lip?

[nike001]

Yup....assuming amp = rear.

Yeah. My iPhone did that when I hit submit... not sure why.

ouch. Looks like I got two parts to order on my list



Actually. I have GC Camber plates.

From the looks of it, the reinforcement plates would prevent some camber adjustment because of the lip?

That IMG is broken. I'd think that the reinforcement plates would prevent SOME adjustment.. but not a whole lot.


My list, with links:
H&R Sport Cup Kit:http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330..._Kits/ES10805/ (feel free to point me to a cheaper retailer for this kit)
Front Upper Strut Mount Reinforcement Plate:http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330..._Bar/ES128656/
Rear Upper Shock Mount:http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...aign=postreply
RTABS: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...shing/ES57711/ 2x

[LivesNearCostco]

Derbo, I have the OEM reinforcement plates with GC street camber plates and don't think the lip interferes up to -2.0 on the plates (about -3.0 total). But it might interfere with GC Race camber plates. And apparently it interferes (unless trimmed) with Vorshlag camber plates if you're trying to get a lotta lotta negative camber. Can you move beyond the -2.0 mark on your GC street plates? Or do you have the GC hybrid or race plates?

[derbo]

I'm running close to it. I don't remember. I'll have to run out to the car and check when I get a chance. I have the street plates and if it works for you then that should be okay for me. I run -3.1 camber in the front.


/end threadjack



Dalton,

That list looks good!

You would need this bushing. http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...shing/ES57711/


I would check final costs after shipping from turner as well. Since you are on east coast it could be cheaper from after shipping costs, but I could be wrong.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-36...r-cup-kit.aspx

[nike001]

Thanks Derek! I just checked prices after shipping, and ECS is still $40 cheaper!

Also, Should I get 4 strut reinforcements? It says front upper, but I'm not seeing any options for rear reinforcements.

[derbo]

You need 2 reinforcement plates for the front since that gold piece in the Meyle HD RSM is the reinforcement I believe.

[nike001]

You need 2 reinforcement plates for the front since that gold piece in the Meyle HD RSM is the reinforcement I believe.

Yup, Just figured that out.. lol

Over at E46F, they're saying to get A LOT more parts. Look at post #7 by Solidjake, do you think that I need all/any of that?
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...1#post14185206

[aurelius]

If you're committed to doing the RTABs, be sure the part number corresponds to the updated version which originally appeared in the MZ4. It's also known as the "updated E46 M3 RTAB."

Derbo implies above that these may already be installed from factory in later E46 models. Which if correct would be good news as it would make RTAB replacement unnecessary in most ZHPs. Can anyone confirm this?

Also consider the Vorshlag RTAB limiters. More info on their site. They sell em paired with the proper RTABs.

Beware the RTAB job involves a lot of labor on these cars.

[danewilson77]

This is the kit I was going to go with. The ones you have above.


http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...aign=postreply
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