04-13-2011, 05:34 PM
cool thanks for the info. I assumed it was normal, especially since the new one has such low miles.
On another note, I haven't spent much time researching the known issues with the rear shock mounts on these cars, so maybe someone can provide some insight? Is it common maintenance (or preventative maintenance) to upgrade the rear shock mounts to a later E46 or whatever mount? What can happen over time; can the shocks break through the metal where they are mounted? If I were to pull my shocks down to install new mounts, this will affect the alignment, correct? I did this on my e30 track car, but I assumed it would help only because of the demands of track driving.
Also... it looks like someone in the past may have dropped off the road on the right side of my car. There are some stratches underneath and the RR tire looks to have rubbed the inner fender some. This wheel well also seems to be lower than the other side (I can fit a finger between the tire and the fender on one side, and not the other). I'll look at the shock for signs of leaking next time I'm working on the car, but it tracks straight and doesn't feel bad when I push down on this side of the car. Anything to be concerned about?
(sorry for rambling on, thanks for the input)
On another note, I haven't spent much time researching the known issues with the rear shock mounts on these cars, so maybe someone can provide some insight? Is it common maintenance (or preventative maintenance) to upgrade the rear shock mounts to a later E46 or whatever mount? What can happen over time; can the shocks break through the metal where they are mounted? If I were to pull my shocks down to install new mounts, this will affect the alignment, correct? I did this on my e30 track car, but I assumed it would help only because of the demands of track driving.
Also... it looks like someone in the past may have dropped off the road on the right side of my car. There are some stratches underneath and the RR tire looks to have rubbed the inner fender some. This wheel well also seems to be lower than the other side (I can fit a finger between the tire and the fender on one side, and not the other). I'll look at the shock for signs of leaking next time I'm working on the car, but it tracks straight and doesn't feel bad when I push down on this side of the car. Anything to be concerned about?
(sorry for rambling on, thanks for the input)
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