while getting to know my RS, i notice the ride height of the front suspension (between the black plastic retention rings on the shock assembly shown below) is about 3/16" (4.7 mm) higher on the driver side. the rear shock assembly has identical height. is this a typical set up from factory to compensate for driver's weight? i have not corner balance my RS yet

my M3's front driver side ride height is about 2/16" higher compare with the other side after corner balance. it's pretty impressive if RS come this way from factory to account for a 180 - 200 lbs driver

 

I'll remember to measure them the next time I take off my wheels. That's interesting.

 

thanks Kevin. I guess this is something most people don't notice unless you try to corner balance the car

 

And especially if it's in mm. Hey, are you going to the meet in January at the Berkeley Marina? Daytonaviolet and I might stop by and we want to check out your new ride.

 

I recommend to corner balance the rs mine was very bad from the factory now is super good after 3 corner balance secions.

 

when is the meet? i may be taking the RS to Thunderhill Jan 18th with Trackmaster if i it does not rain ... and if i can get my track tires by then. let me know the date and i may be able to meet up with you guys

i am going to corner balance it myself soon. DIY is a great way to get to know your car. i just can't find a bathroom scale that go up to 1000 lbs at Walmart lol

 

I believe it's on the 20th.

 

I have my own Longacre scales and a Bendpac ramp also you will need Longacre scale levels,Longacre laser to align the scales etc.

So maybe it will be better if you go to a perf shop and pay for the corner balance.