R53 has no eccentric bolt?
R56 or later should hv bigger range for adjustment with the eccentric bolt.

 

It does, at least late 05 and 06, -1.8 was cranked all the way in. Now looking for non-heim joint camber links.

 

-1.8 should be fine as factory spec is around 1.7 degree I guess.

 

For Autox I would like it to be close to -1.2

 

I have found a picture of an R56 challenge car which is lowered without using adjustable drop links. Do they do this to get as much camber as possible?

 

Support trailing arm from underneath using a workshop jack.

Release nut and remove screws (1).

Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 33 32 1AZ.




Mark position of eccentric adjustment washer to trailing arm to simplify subsequent adjustment of rear axle.

Release screw (2).

Installation note:
Refit eccentric adjustment washer.

Tightening torque 33 32 2AZ.

 

I love old thread revivals. What front and rear specs are you guys running?

Im about to get an alignment. I was thinking zero toe and caster front and rear and -1.2 to -1.5 rear camber (have -1 camber with ireland plates up front).

 

I am about to pull the trigger on lowering my car but I'm concerned about costs. If I have to buy springs and then also buy rear control arms and then pay for install and alignment, now we are talking a lot more money. I read several threads about people saying some had to and some didn't. Problem is, I don't want to have springs installed, then get alignment, then have to buy control arms, and then pay again. I was told definitively that you don't need them from a reputable source and this thread seems to back that up to an extent. I have an R60 so I'm not sure if everything is the same either. Thanks.

Also, I have seen a disclaimer directly on websites that sell lowering springs that you will need the control arms. Just adding more confusion.

 

Just lowered my 09 MCS R57 using the Bilstein B12 kit ( B8 struts and shocks + Eibach lowering springs ).
Did an alignment after on a Hunter system - LR and RR camber came in at -1.32.
I did not change the factory control arms, all stock.


after

on the Hunter

LR

RR

alignment spec, needed front toe adjustment

 

Looks great!