31 .. ... Base Suspension Setting M3 GTS Procedure

31 .. ... Base suspension setting M3 GTS procedure







IMPORTANT:
The suspension setting must always be performed in normal position.
Only perform the adjustment of the ride height on the front and rear axle in rebounded state.
After adjustment of ride height, set vehicle on wheels, move back and forth approx. 3-5 m. (to release vehicle tension), check ride height and if necessary adjust again.







Procedure:
1. Adjust vehicle to ride height "street setup"
- Vehicle in normal position
- Ride height VA 613 mm/HA 597 mm
2. Check toe and camber values, adjust if necessary
- Refer to Technical Data
3. Adjust vehicle to ride height "race setup"
- Vehicle in normal position
- Ride height VA 597 mm/HA 585 mm
4. Sealing "race setup"
- Fit new stop ring on spring cup limit position, and tear off bolt
See the following graphic
5. Adjust vehicle to ride height "street setup" again (delivery status)
- See point 1
- Fit C-clips and check ride height
See the following graphic
6. Check vehicle suspension settings again (camber/toe values)
7. Perform damper adjustment ( rebound and compression stage) for VA and HA







Front axle:
For point 4:
Turn stop ring (1) to spring cup (2) limit position.
Apply bolt (3), until bolt head breaks off.







For point 5:
Fit C-clips (1).
Turn spring cup (2) to C-Clip limit position.
Apply set screw to spring cup.
Tightening torque 1-2 Nm







Rear axle:
For pt. 4:
Fit stop ring (3) to spring cup (1) limit position.
Apply shear screw until screw head breaks off.

For pt. 5:
Fit C-clips (2).
Turn spring cup (1) to C-Clip limit position.