From digest.v7.n318 Tue Sep 23 12:37:10 1997
From: Duane Collie <trapdnce_at_erols.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 08:58:08 -0400
Subject: E36 M3 Understeering

> From: Michael Hill <mhill_at_cloud9.net>
> Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 22:49:00 -0500
> Subject: 97 M3 understeering corrections
>
> I read a post in the past regarding understeer correcting tire pressures and
> alignment specs for the 96/7 M3. Does anyone have this post at hand?

Michael,

You won't fix the understeer in an E36 M3 by fiddling with tire pressures..there is too much of it. If you want a "track" alignment vs. the standard factory spec alignment (which will help to some degree), take your M3 onto the alignment rack with a full tank of gas and have them set up the car with YOU in the seat. Have them adjust to ZERO toe both front and rear wheels.

To get the understeer out, you really have to rework the entire suspension and be willing to live with accelerated inside front tire wear. Be prepared for about $ 1,500 in parts and a day in the garage to do.

Duane Collie
RM3DR1
National Capital Chapter