2008 BMW 1 Series 3-door Hatchback First generation Chassis Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
expand_moreWith performance package
Setting -0°28'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°28'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting -0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°12'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -0°28'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°28'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
expand_moreWith performance package
Setting -1°50'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value -1°50'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting -1°30'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value -1°30'+0°15'-0°15'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -1°50'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value -1°50'+0°15'-0°15'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCaster front
With sports suspension +7°17'+0°30'-0°30'
Otherwise +7°20'+0°30'-0°30'
Conditions for axle measurement 2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg
on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot,
with full fuel tank.
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreWith performance package
With 16" rims 1.78–1.85 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.84–1.9 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.88–1.94 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 16" rims 1.87–1.93 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.92–1.98 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.96–2.02 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.82–1.88 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.87–1.94 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.91–1.98 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
Front tire pressure 2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreWith performance package
With 16" rims 1.71–1.78 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.76–1.83 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.8–1.87 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 16" rims 1.79–1.86 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.84–1.91 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.89–1.95 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 16" rims 1.75–1.81 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims 1.79–1.86 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims 1.83–1.9 ft
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
Rear tire pressure 2.2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
Setting 0°16'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°16'+0°12'-0°12'
expand_moreToe-in rear
Setting 0°18'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°18'+0°12'-0°12'
Tread front 4.87 ft
Tread rear 4.91 ft
Wheel base 8.73 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
Wheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle) 18°22'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2008 BMW 1 Series 3-door Hatchback.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 BMW 1 Series 3-door Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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