Info needed on E46

[Swiegie]

Hi

I have noticed that our BMW sits lower to the ground on the right rear side. I have actually measured this and the height from the ground differs by just over 12mm. I know this is a small difference, but you actually notice it. Since I have noted this I have been checking out all E46 BMW's and have found the same thing on a couple of them, but just on the facelift model. What could possibly cause this?

What engine is in the 2005 E46 318i and does it have valvetronic and vanos?

Thanks

 

[calypso]

How much you weigh?

 

[P1000]

They are designed to be left hand drive, so all the heavy stuff is on the right hand side - battery, engine slants to the right etc, to balance it out when the only the driver is in the car. When the driver is on the right hand-side, there is a lot more weight on the right side, and the springs will start to sag over time. Mine is more than 20mm lower (e39)...

 

[StK]

They are designed to be left hand drive, so all the heavy stuff is on the right hand side - battery, engine slants to the right etc, to balance it out when the only the driver is in the car. When the driver is on the right hand-side, there is a lot more weight on the right side, and the springs will start to sag over time. Mine is more than 20mm lower (e39)...

The general consensus is exactly this :thumb: Check this thread http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/f18/2000-e46-323ci-does-your-e46-sit-lower-t27088/ for quite a discussion on it.....