Uneven rear end on ACS

Junebug85 · 07-12-2018, 11:14 AM

Should I be concerned... The rear passenger side of the car sits higher then the rear driver side. I had ACS Springs and Eibach spacers fitted in May and its been fine. The front is all level. Its just the one corner that sits higher.

The only thing I can think of is the car was at the dealer last Friday to have wheel corrosion sorted so they would of jacked the car up and had the wheel off.

I parked on level ground and left it over night but still off... Last night I jacked the car up and then dropped it back to the ground allowing the spring to settle over night but still higher on side.

I've not measured it and the only other think is I haven't checked the air pressure... but not sure if that was play a big part in the difference.

I noticed dopper99 raised this back in 2014 but settled overnight.

Am I worrying about nothing and should just wait longer for it to settle?

I'll upload some pics later

Lorcan · 07-12-2018, 11:41 AM

They are all like that. Fitting the springs doesn't make any difference, but you might notice it more because the arch gap is narrower.

Rudz · 07-12-2018, 01:31 PM

Fuel tank?

Junebug85 · 07-14-2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

They are all like that. Fitting the springs doesn't make any difference, but you might notice it more because the arch gap is narrower.

Why are they all like that though?

Is the car heavier on one side

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sspade · 07-14-2018, 11:17 AM

Post a pic... I have ACS springs fitted and my ride is very even (or so I think)...

Lorcan · 07-16-2018, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Junebug85

Why are they all like that though?

Is the car heavier on one side

:

Yes, the explanation seems to be that the cars are originally designed as left hand drive, and moving the steering column etc to the right makes them sit lower that side. It doesn't affect the drive, and kind of makes sense if you bear in mind the road camber. Porsche, VW etc are all the same.

Junebug85 · 07-16-2018, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorcan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junebug85

Why are they all like that though?

Is the car heavier on one side

:

Yes, the explanation seems to be that the cars are originally designed as left hand drive, and moving the steering column etc to the right makes them sit lower that side. It doesn't affect the drive, and kind of makes sense if you bear in mind the road camber. Porsche, VW etc are all the same.

Thanks Lorcan.

Since I've had them fitted I've never noticed it until the other day.

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Junebug85 Colonel 1615 Rep 2,271 Posts Drives: BMW 540i xDrive - M Sport Plus Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Should I be concerned... The rear passenger side of the car sits higher then the rear driver side. I had ACS Springs and Eibach spacers fitted in May and its been fine. The front is all level. Its just the one corner that sits higher. The only thing I can think of is the car was at the dealer last Friday to have wheel corrosion sorted so they would of jacked the car up and had the wheel off. I parked on level ground and left it over night but still off... Last night I jacked the car up and then dropped it back to the ground allowing the spring to settle over night but still higher on side. I've not measured it and the only other think is I haven't checked the air pressure... but not sure if that was play a big part in the difference. I noticed dopper99 raised this back in 2014 but settled overnight. Am I worrying about nothing and should just wait longer for it to settle? I'll upload some pics later __________________ IG: project540ix G30 540i xDrive / Stage 3 via BM3 / xHP Stage 3 / Pure 800 Cast Turbo / 5" Catted Downpipe / MST Intake / Remus Exhaust / MSS Springs / 19" JR SL01 & Conti SC7 / 20" BBS CI-R & Michelin PS4S / F90 Sway Bars & Braces / Lots of Gloss Black
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