Coilover Height Adjustment

E90076 · 12-08-2014, 04:30 PM

My dealer is having a hard time getting my coilover height correct... I asked for a 0.6 inch drop and they ended up just trying to even the wheel gap front and back. I'm working with them to resolve but don't have the stock height to back calculate into what they need. The dealer is measuring the distance between the bottom wheel lip and the fender front and back. I still don't think it's correct but after some adjustment the tech measured 642mm in the front and 638mm rear. I'd really appreciate it if someone could measure on a stock vehicle or competition pack vehicle.

EuroKar · 12-08-2014, 05:25 PM

What made you decide that you needed a 0.6 drop ?
Just curious..

E90076 · 12-08-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EuroKar

What made you decide that you needed a 0.6 drop ?
Just curious..

In the range between Dinan's recommendation at the competition package. Didn't want to go too aggressive as I have some steep driveways to take.

E90076 · 12-08-2014, 09:55 PM

For others who may need this in the future, I spoke with Dinan and they advised the distance from the center of the wheel to the fender on their settings is 14.25 inches in the front and 13.75 inches in the rear.

Spinny02 · 12-10-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by E90076

For others who may need this in the future, I spoke with Dinan and they advised the distance from the center of the wheel to the fender on their settings is 14.25 inches in the front and 13.75 inches in the rear.

How much fuel ?

e92MMM · 12-10-2014, 12:24 PM

any pics w the drop?

EuroKar · 12-10-2014, 12:31 PM

The installation instructions are very specific and very detailed on how to install the component's.
For example, it does show and say (just like all suspension kits) to measure from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender.
Also with the Dinan kit it talks about the bump stop height, etc.
It is a very straight forward easy installation.
Hope it turns out good for you.

12-08-2014, 04:30 PM	#1
E90076 Lieutenant 235 Rep 506 Posts Drives: X3M, M2CS, M5CS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Coilover Height Adjustment My dealer is having a hard time getting my coilover height correct... I asked for a 0.6 inch drop and they ended up just trying to even the wheel gap front and back. I'm working with them to resolve but don't have the stock height to back calculate into what they need. The dealer is measuring the distance between the bottom wheel lip and the fender front and back. I still don't think it's correct but after some adjustment the tech measured 642mm in the front and 638mm rear. I'd really appreciate it if someone could measure on a stock vehicle or competition pack vehicle.
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EuroKar Banned 53 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Temecula California iTrader: (0)	What made you decide that you needed a 0.6 drop ? Just curious..
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12-08-2014, 09:55 PM	#4
E90076 Lieutenant 235 Rep 506 Posts Drives: X3M, M2CS, M5CS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	For others who may need this in the future, I spoke with Dinan and they advised the distance from the center of the wheel to the fender on their settings is 14.25 inches in the front and 13.75 inches in the rear.
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e92MMM Private First Class 36 Rep 166 Posts Drives: e92 m3 frozen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: boston iTrader: (1)	any pics w the drop? __________________ Carrera white 991 GT3 Brilliant white M5 69 Plymouth RoadRunner 472 HEMI 68 528 hemi dodge dart 69 598 jon kaase boss mustang
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12-10-2014, 12:31 PM	#7
EuroKar Banned 53 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Temecula California iTrader: (0)	The installation instructions are very specific and very detailed on how to install the component's. For example, it does show and say (just like all suspension kits) to measure from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender. Also with the Dinan kit it talks about the bump stop height, etc. It is a very straight forward easy installation. Hope it turns out good for you.
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