Will I need adjustable camber arms?

PITT M3 RR · 01-14-2013, 07:04 AM

I have PSS10s on the way, I don't plan on slamming the car by anymeans. I bought them to tighten up the car a bit and because the stock suspension has 109K. I drive the car on the street 90% of the time.

I dont want to kill my tires with an un-needed aggressive setup only to be used on the street. So will I need camber arms if I come down maybe an inch front and rear or will stock adjustability not be enough?

Thanks

S54Dan · 01-14-2013, 07:40 AM

I don't think so. I use AST4100 and it's lower than 1 inch from stock. Any good alignment shop should be able to align it correctly for street use.

illestminimike · 01-15-2013, 12:31 AM

Stock should be enough. But some camber arms would still be nice.

PITT M3 RR · 01-15-2013, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the info guys, I guess I'll hold off if it isnt a needed expense right now. I just didnt want to murder my tires, I dont need -3 on the street or stupid amounts of toe.

api · 01-17-2013, 03:23 PM

No, you will not need the adj rear camber arms. I ran the OEM arms when I put my PSS9s on the car and did not have any issues at all.

I will say that when I installed the TMS Rod-End Rear Camber Arms on my car that I noticed the rear end gave more feedback and had less play but that is to be expected when going from a gel filled bushing to a pivot bearing. I love the things but they are not needed for the street.

PS: the driver's side bolt by the diff is a pain to install but worth it.

PITT M3 RR · 01-17-2013, 03:27 PM

Great info guys thanks!

Ill just reinforce the stock arms like i did on my E36 M.

Way to save me 300!

01-14-2013, 07:04 AM	#1
PITT M3 RR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 57 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Will I need adjustable camber arms? I have PSS10s on the way, I don't plan on slamming the car by anymeans. I bought them to tighten up the car a bit and because the stock suspension has 109K. I drive the car on the street 90% of the time. I dont want to kill my tires with an un-needed aggressive setup only to be used on the street. So will I need camber arms if I come down maybe an inch front and rear or will stock adjustability not be enough? Thanks __________________ UUC SSK / AFE STG1 Intake / AKG Red Motor mounts / AKG Red Tranny mounts / AKG Red Subframe bushings / AKG Red Differential bushings / AKG Red RTABS / TMS Subframe reinforcement / Custom in trunk subframe structural brace / Bilstein PSS10's / Ground control camber plates / Turner RSM Last edited by PITT M3 RR; 01-14-2013 at 07:05 AM.

01-14-2013, 07:40 AM	#2
S54Dan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 247 My Ride: '05 M3 '03 ZHP View My Garage	I don't think so. I use AST4100 and it's lower than 1 inch from stock. Any good alignment shop should be able to align it correctly for street use. __________________ 2005 M3 6MT \| Weekend toy & Track rat 2003 330i ZHP 6MT \| Wife Mobile 1994 325i 5MT \| DD BMW NA Accessory Champion \| Twitter \| Instagram @S54Dan

01-15-2013, 12:31 AM	#3
illestminimike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Covina CA Posts: 3,924 My Ride: 2003 SMG Vert M3 View My Garage	Stock should be enough. But some camber arms would still be nice. __________________ -2003 M3 Vert -1967 Mini Cooper

01-15-2013, 10:13 AM	#4
PITT M3 RR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 57 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Thanks for the info guys, I guess I'll hold off if it isnt a needed expense right now. I just didnt want to murder my tires, I dont need -3 on the street or stupid amounts of toe. __________________ UUC SSK / AFE STG1 Intake / AKG Red Motor mounts / AKG Red Tranny mounts / AKG Red Subframe bushings / AKG Red Differential bushings / AKG Red RTABS / TMS Subframe reinforcement / Custom in trunk subframe structural brace / Bilstein PSS10's / Ground control camber plates / Turner RSM

01-17-2013, 03:23 PM	#5
api Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 205 My Ride: 03 M3 6-spd View My Garage	No, you will not need the adj rear camber arms. I ran the OEM arms when I put my PSS9s on the car and did not have any issues at all. I will say that when I installed the TMS Rod-End Rear Camber Arms on my car that I noticed the rear end gave more feedback and had less play but that is to be expected when going from a gel filled bushing to a pivot bearing. I love the things but they are not needed for the street. PS: the driver's side bolt by the diff is a pain to install but worth it. __________________ MODS: 03 M3, 6MT, PSS9, AFE Intake, El Diablo Exhaust, Turner Motorsports Rear Adjustable Camber Arms, PowerFlex bushings, 18'x9' square setup & one driver that grins ear to ear everytime he is driving it

01-17-2013, 03:27 PM	#6
PITT M3 RR Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 57 My Ride: E46 M3 View My Garage	Great info guys thanks! Ill just reinforce the stock arms like i did on my E36 M. Way to save me 300! __________________ UUC SSK / AFE STG1 Intake / AKG Red Motor mounts / AKG Red Tranny mounts / AKG Red Subframe bushings / AKG Red Differential bushings / AKG Red RTABS / TMS Subframe reinforcement / Custom in trunk subframe structural brace / Bilstein PSS10's / Ground control camber plates / Turner RSM

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