E70 50i Lowering / Camber / Control Arms

azm3 · 08-22-2016, 07:01 PM

I am looking to lower my 50i with H&R 1.2" drop springs all around (no air ride), and I was told by my shop that they will not be able to get the camber out of my stock control arms as they are not adjustable and that I will need to order different length control arms (length TBD once springs are in and it is on the alignment rack where we can measure) if I want to get close to stock camber.

Anyone have any experience in this area with the 50i? Did the M models come with adjustable control arms? If I need control arms, has anyone found the correct length to order?

Thanks,

Trey

azm3 · 08-22-2016, 08:19 PM

Nevermind, looks like some 14mm camber bolts are all that is needed:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CB2GOU/

mitch808 · 08-23-2016, 10:23 AM

Correct, up front, camber bolts are all you need. Or if you have cash, BMW makes different "crash arms," that are +0.5 and -0.5 degrees of fixed camber.

But I prefer H&R TripleC camber bolts if you want to spend for that. I hate the ingall/spc style with the tab washer...

azm3 · 08-27-2016, 09:42 AM

Thanks, those H&R bolts look much nicer. Planning to have my springs installed next week, I will order a set asap...

08-22-2016, 07:01 PM	#1
azm3 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 96 SC M3, 20 X5MC Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	E70 50i Lowering / Camber / Control Arms I am looking to lower my 50i with H&R 1.2" drop springs all around (no air ride), and I was told by my shop that they will not be able to get the camber out of my stock control arms as they are not adjustable and that I will need to order different length control arms (length TBD once springs are in and it is on the alignment rack where we can measure) if I want to get close to stock camber. Anyone have any experience in this area with the 50i? Did the M models come with adjustable control arms? If I need control arms, has anyone found the correct length to order? Thanks, Trey __________________ 17 X5 50i Space Grey Metallic - ESS Tune, Catless Downpipes, X5M Air Filters, H&R Springs & Spacers , BBK 96 SC ///M3 - CP Pistons & Rods, ARP Studs, VAC SC Cams, VF V3 Blower, 12lb Pulley, RK Tune & lots, lots more...
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azm3 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 96 SC M3, 20 X5MC Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Nevermind, looks like some 14mm camber bolts are all that is needed: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CB2GOU/ __________________ 17 X5 50i Space Grey Metallic - ESS Tune, Catless Downpipes, X5M Air Filters, H&R Springs & Spacers , BBK 96 SC ///M3 - CP Pistons & Rods, ARP Studs, VAC SC Cams, VF V3 Blower, 12lb Pulley, RK Tune & lots, lots more...
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08-23-2016, 10:23 AM	#3
mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Correct, up front, camber bolts are all you need. Or if you have cash, BMW makes different "crash arms," that are +0.5 and -0.5 degrees of fixed camber. But I prefer H&R TripleC camber bolts if you want to spend for that. I hate the ingall/spc style with the tab washer... __________________ 2012 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity - Alpine White - M Sport Package
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azm3 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 96 SC M3, 20 X5MC Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Thanks, those H&R bolts look much nicer. Planning to have my springs installed next week, I will order a set asap... __________________ 17 X5 50i Space Grey Metallic - ESS Tune, Catless Downpipes, X5M Air Filters, H&R Springs & Spacers , BBK 96 SC ///M3 - CP Pistons & Rods, ARP Studs, VAC SC Cams, VF V3 Blower, 12lb Pulley, RK Tune & lots, lots more...
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