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Date: 12-1-06 09:21
From: Delia in "Don't call it 'Frisco'" View user's profile
Subject: Lopsided stance...

I was tinkering with my '73tii the other day, and noticed that the RR corner was sitting a bit high...

Last summer I had new Bilsteins installed. Since then, the car sits a bit higher.

However, the RR corner is a full inch higher than the LR corner.

I've been considering new springs, but is there anything I can do in the meantime?

Delia
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Inka (aka "Orange Julius")
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1974 2002tii - gone
Polaris (aka "Mae West")
VIN 2782824

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Date: 12-1-06 09:27
From: KFunk in Southeast Ohio. View user's profile
Subject: Re: Lopsided stance...

make sure the little rubber piece at the bottom of each spring is in there properly?



Date: 12-2-06 09:48
From: Inka2002
Subject: Re: Lopsided stance...

Hi Delia,

Spring-rubber-wise, it's the top ones that are of different thicknesses, but I imagine you know that.

Of course, it could be the opposite problem, i.e., that the LR is sagging. This would most likely be caused by a bent or failing trailing arm. Or it could just be poor quality control on the Bilsteins.

Hope you're doing well.

Regards,
David Roach

"Molly" (Inka 1973 2002, Orange Julius' younger sister)
"Elmo" (Diamondschwartz 1991 325ix)



Date: 12-2-06 10:53
From: GregT2002 in Central NJ View user's profile Send e-mail
Subject: Re: Lopsided stance...

Hello,

I've noticed that my RR can look a bit high when my gas tank is empty!

Also (and this is more serious) if your shock towers are getting soft due to rust you can start to have a lopsided stance before a failure (colapse) of the spring perches.

If the LF spring is collapsed it can cause the same issue (maybe a previous owner was heavy).

I think the best way to address this is to get out the trusty tape measure and start looking for differences from side to side.
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1974 BMW 2002

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Date: 12-4-06 02:47
From: Delia in "Don't call it 'Frisco'" View user's profile
Subject: Re: Lopsided stance...

My guess is the rubber spring mounts are outta whack.

I didn't do the work myself (or any of the other mechanical work performed at the time), so I'd be hard pressed to know what the specifics are...

...I'm geting too old to be crawling about under my cars. There are lifts for that reason...they are often found at auto repair facilities I'm told...

Sure as heck isn't rust.

The future will see new bushings and new rubber bits on the rear fersure. Maybe new springs. I've got a set of swaybars waiting...

Thanks, everyone.

Delia
_________________
1973 2002tii - gone
Inka (aka "Orange Julius")
VIN 2762756

1974 2002tii - gone
Polaris (aka "Mae West")
VIN 2782824

BMW CCA member #1974

www.oldschoolbmw.com

deliawolfe@gmail.com



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