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          Old 12th June 2006, 13:07   #1 (permalink)
          PowerM
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          Suspension problems

          First I wish to comment the mods of my car and then the problem...

          BMW M5 E39 with KW Variant 2 coilovers, Strong-Strut tower bar and BBS CH 19 inch wheels

          The problem is very simple: I leave my car for a inspection in the BMW official service because I wish to put the idle 200 rpm higher than stock. Because I have the front bumber a little damage I said to the BMW to repair it at the same time, and when this man went to test the car note a handling problem.

          They said the front-left suspenssion do not enter in the right values for the camber...

          I think this would be a problem of a bad previously repairing because a man crash with my car and damage my front-right side a few months ago.

          What do you think about the cause of the problem or damage parts??

          Thank you to all people that try to help

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          Old 12th June 2006, 14:51   #2 (permalink)
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          I am assuming that you do not have camber plates with your set up? I would be suspicious of the previous damage and repair. Did you drive the car/had the alignment checked after the repairs but before the coilovers? You may need to take the car to another shop/body shop that has laser frame/suspension alignment equipment to determine just what is not right. If it from the damage, do you have a recourse to get this repaired under the insurance???

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          Old 12th June 2006, 15:44   #3 (permalink)
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          I am assuming that you do not have camber plates with your set up? I would be suspicious of the previous damage and repair. Did you drive the car/had the alignment checked after the repairs but before the coilovers? You may need to take the car to another shop/body shop that has laser frame/suspension alignment equipment to determine just what is not right. If it from the damage, do you have a recourse to get this repaired under the insurance???

          Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
          No, I do not have installed GC Camber Plates, but I am looking to buy a set...

          Yes, the suspension I think works fine after the repairing but I am not sure because I can not use the car at high speeds in this time...

          The coilovers was putting in the car before the the damage...

          I do not know if in the BMW Official Service of Spain have a Laser frame/ suspension...

          Yes, the insurance I think covers because I have a full insurance...
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